West Ham vs Chelsea face off in English Premier League Round 2, a derby with early-season stakes: momentum, bragging rights, and a chance to set the tone against a direct London rival. West Ham will lean on home energy at the London Stadium, fast transitions, and set-piece threat, while Chelsea target controlled possession, pressing traps, and quick wide rotations to create high-value chances. With both managers still bedding in patterns and new signings, details—second balls, defensive spacing, and set-piece discipline—could decide it.
West Ham vs Chelsea, match details:
| Location | London , United Kingdom |
| Venue | London Stadium |
| Date and time | 23 Aug, 2025 / 12:30 AM IST |
| Streaming | E2Bet |
| Establishment | May 5, 2012 |
| Capacity | 68,013 |
| Owner | Greater London Authority |
| Home team | West Ham |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
| West Ham | LÂ W L W DÂ |
| Chelsea | Â D W W W D |
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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 | R. Sánchez |
| 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 |
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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
Q: What competition and round is the match, and where will it be played?
The clash between West Ham and Chelsea takes place in Round 2 of the English Premier League at the London Stadium, the home ground of West Ham United.
Q: What should West Ham and Chelsea prioritize?
Compact mid-block, quick outlets into space, and maximizing restarts (corners/long throws) while limiting cheap fouls near their area. Breaking West Ham’s lines with quick switches, keeping width to stretch the block, and staying secure in defensive transitions against counters.
Q: What result patterns are common in this matchup?
Tight margins. One-goal wins and draws are frequent when West Ham contain central spaces and when Chelsea fail to convert early pressure.
Q: What would a win mean for each side?
For West Ham: a statement home result and platform for consistency. For Chelsea: validation of patterns in possession and early-season momentum.
