West Ham and Chelsea clash in Round 2 of the English Premier League, a London derby carrying early-season importance—momentum, pride, and the chance to strike a statement against a direct rival. West Ham will look to harness the energy of the London Stadium, relying on swift transitions and their set-piece strength, while Chelsea aim to dominate through controlled possession, aggressive pressing, and dynamic wide play to carve out clear opportunities. With both managers still shaping their systems and integrating new arrivals, fine margins such as second-ball battles, defensive organization, and set-piece discipline could prove decisive
West Ham vs Chelsea, match details:
Location | London , United Kingdom |
Venue | London Stadium |
Date and time | 23 Aug, 2025 / 12:30 AM IST |
Streaming | sportsamrath |
Establishment | May 5, 2012 |
Capacity | 68,013 |
Owner | Greater London Authority |
Home team | West Ham |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
West Ham | L W L W D |
Chelsea | D W W W D |
West Ham vs Chelsea, Head-to-Head Records:
Team | West Ham | Chelsea |
H2H | 45 | 45 |
Wins | 11 | 27 |
Loss | 27 | 11 |
Draw | 7 | 7 |
West Ham vs Chelsea, Total Highlights:
Team | West Ham | Chelsea |
Played games | 4684 | 4413 |
Goals | 6924 | 6914 |
Total attacks | 626 | 116 |
West Ham vs Chelsea, Discipline Statistics:
Category | West Ham | Chelsea |
Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Yellow Cards | 12 | 2 |
Fouls | 73 | 60 |
Tackles | 112 | 98 |
West Ham vs Chelsea, Predicted Lineup:
West Ham (3-4-1-2) | Chelsea (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
M. Hermansen (GK) | R. Sánchez (GK) |
N. Aguerd | R. James |
M. Kilman | T. Adarabioyo |
J-C. Todibo | M. Cucurella |
E. H. M. Diouf | P. Neto |
G. Rodriguez | E. Fernández |
J. Ward-Prowse | M. Caicedo |
A. Wan-Bissaka | J. Gittens |
L. Paquetá | Acheampong |
J. Bowen | C. Palmer |
N. Füllkrug | J. Pedro |
West Ham :
- W. Foderingham
- George Earthy
Chelsea :
- N. Jackson
- L. Colwill
- M. Mudryk (Suspension)
- B. Badiashile Mukinayi
West Ham vs Chelsea, Betting Tips:
Tips | But |
Match Winner | West Ham 1-2 Chelsea |
1st half score | 1 |
Most Assist Given | P. Neto |
2nd half score | 2 |
Player of the Match | J. Gittens |
My prediction:
- I think Chelsea will win the match
FAQs:
Q1: When is the West Ham vs Chelsea match?
A1: The match takes place in Round 2 of the 2025/26 English Premier League season.
Q2: Where will the game be played?
A2: The game will be held at the London Stadium, home of West Ham United.
Q3: What formation is West Ham expected to use?
A3: West Ham are likely to line up in a 3-4-1-2 system.
Q4: What formation will Chelsea use?
A4: Chelsea are expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 setup.
Q5: Who are the key players for West Ham?
A5: Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, and James Ward-Prowse are central to West Ham’s chances.
