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by Erik Gibbs in Premier League Picks
West Ham face Chelsea in a Premier League match on Friday, and West Ham have struggled to start the new season strongly. The London side finished 14th last campaign and have continued to look disjointed under new boss Graham Potter. They emerged from a difficult pre-season with mixed results (beating Lille on penalties in a friendly but losing to Manchester United and drawing other games) and fell 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland in their Premier League opener.
That heavy defeat, with struggling attack and defensive lapses, has left the Hammers seeking confidence at home. West Ham’s squad has undergone turnover: attacking talent like Declan Rice and Mohammed Kudus have departed, while new signings such as Lucas Paquetá (arrived from Arsenal), Malick Diouf (wing-back) and goalkeeper Mads Hermansen are integrating. The team showed some offensive spark in friendlies (Paquetá scored, new striker Niclas Füllkrug got a goal in pre-season), but early-season form suggests they still need time to click.
Chelsea, in contrast, have had a fairly encouraging opening to their campaign. Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Blues continue to rebuild. In friendlies they looked strong – beating AC Milan 4-1 and Leverkusen 2-0 – and even won the Club World Cup in June, showing depth in their squad. In the Premier League they drew 0-0 away to Crystal Palace last week.
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West Ham vs Chelsea Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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18
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
West Ham and Chelsea Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 16, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 18, 2025 - Premier League
May 4, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 19, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 5, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 16, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 25, 2025 - Premier League
May 11, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 10, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 13, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jul 8, 2025 - Club World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 10, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 13, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 16, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 16, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 8, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jul 4, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 28, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 24, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 20, 2025 - Club World Cup
West Ham against Chelsea : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
17 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Feb 3, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 21, 2024 - Premier League
May 5, 2024 - Premier League
Aug 20, 2023 - Premier League
Feb 11, 2023 - Premier League
Sep 3, 2022 - Premier League
Chelsea v West Ham last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
G. Earthy
Luis Guilherme
ForwardC. Summerville
B. Badiashile
L. Colwill
T. Adarabioyo
MidfielderR. Lavia
ForwardM. Mudryk
O. Kellyman
West Ham - Chelsea Key Points
- West Ham are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- Chelsea are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in West Ham's last 5 games
- The Over is 1-4 in Chelsea's last 5 games
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Our West Ham vs Chelsea Prediction
Key players for West Ham include captain Jarrod Bowen and the Brazilian playmaker Lucas Paquetá. Bowen is the veteran leader on the wing who will carry much of the Hammers’ attacking burden; he has been delivering consistently and will need to produce chances against Chelsea. Paquetá, a creative midfielder, impressed in pre-season and even scored from the penalty spot in a friendly, so he will be central to West Ham’s forward transitions.
New striker Niclas Füllkrug also merits mention – his layoff has ended and he partnered Bowen in attack during pre-season, though he remains untested in the league. For Chelsea, standout contributors include Brazilian youngsters Cole Palmer and João Pedro (the Portuguese forward). Palmer has been influential in friendlies, scoring multiple goals against Milan, and he offers speed and skill on the flank.
This London derby is expected to be tight. Both clubs have star attacking players but also unresolved defensive questions – West Ham have not yet found consistency under Potter, while Chelsea still mold their new-look side. On balance, the match could go either way. West Ham’s home crowd may give them a lift, but Chelsea’s recent form and depth might edge the contest.
A narrow win for either team or a draw seems most likely in this early-season clash, with perhaps a slight advantage toward Chelsea if the Hammers’ firepower (Bowen, Paquetá) is kept in check. Overall, expect a close, low-scoring game. Our prediction for West Ham vs. Chelsea: Over 2.5 goals.
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