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Chelsea vs West Ham: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Chelsea host West Ham on Monday / Visionhaus/Getty Images

Chelsea Hosts West Ham in a Crucial London Derby

Chelsea welcome London rivals West Ham United to Stamford Bridge on Monday evening, aiming to secure a crucial victory that could see them climb to fourth place in the Premier League table. Following a mixed run of form, the Blues are desperate to regain momentum in their push for Champions League qualification.

Meanwhile, West Ham, led by Graham Potter, are fighting to break into the top half of the table. With injuries troubling the Hammers’ attacking line, they face an uphill battle against a Chelsea side looking to bounce back from their recent loss to Manchester City.

Chelsea FC v West Ham United - Premier League | Justin Setterfield/GettyImages
Chelsea FC v West Ham United – Premier League | Justin Setterfield/GettyImages


Chelsea vs West Ham: Match Details

  • Date: Monday, 3 February 2025
  • Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
  • Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
  • Referee: Stuart Attwell
  • VAR: Michael Salisbury

Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)

Current Form (All Competitions)

Chelsea:

  • Man City 3-1 Chelsea – 25/01/25
  • Chelsea 3-1 Wolves – 20/01/25
  • Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth – 14/01/25
  • Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe – 11/01/25
  • Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea – 04/01/25

West Ham:

  • Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – 26/01/25
  • West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace – 18/01/25
  • West Ham 3-2 Fulham – 14/01/25
  • Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham – 10/01/25
  • Man City 4-1 West Ham – 04/01/25

How to Watch Chelsea vs West Ham on TV and Live Stream

CountryTV Channel/Live Stream
United KingdomSky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV
United StatesfuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO
CanadafuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada

Chelsea Team News and Predicted Lineup

Filip Jorgensen could come into the team / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages
Filip Jorgensen could come into the team / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages

Chelsea remain without long-term absentees Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana in defence. Romeo Lavia is also unavailable in midfield, while Omari Kellyman has yet to make his debut due to fitness concerns. Additionally, Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended after failing a drugs test.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been inconsistent, and manager Enzo Maresca may opt to replace him with Filip Jorgensen.

Predicted Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.

West Ham Team News and Predicted Lineup

Jarrod Bowen could return on Monday / Crystal Pix/MB Media/GettyImages
Jarrod Bowen could return on Monday / Crystal Pix/MB Media/GettyImages

West Ham are grappling with injuries in attack, as Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio are sidelined. Crysencio Summerville is also unlikely to feature. Midfielder Lucas Paqueta suffered a groin injury in their last match and will be assessed before kick-off.

However, Jarrod Bowen could make a return to the squad after recovering from a fractured foot, which would be a huge boost for the Hammers. In defence, Jean-Clair Todibo remains unavailable, but Konstantinos Mavropanos is back from suspension.

Predicted West Ham Lineup (3-4-2-1): Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soler, Emerson; Kudus, Soucek; Ings.

Chelsea vs West Ham: Score Prediction

Chelsea have struggled for consistency, especially at Stamford Bridge, where they have won just one of their last three home matches. However, with their superior squad depth and attacking options, they should have the edge over a West Ham side that is still adjusting under Graham Potter and dealing with significant injuries.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham

Chelsea host West Ham on Monday night
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Chelsea host West Ham on Monday night
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