Chelsea vs West Ham United: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Chelsea vs West Ham United: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31, 2026 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | 17:30 GMT

This Saturday sees a London derby as Chelsea play host to West Ham. Chelsea will be hoping to keep their race for a coveted Champions League spot going and carry on the start to winning ways since Liam Rosenior took over the vacant position following Maresca walking out of the job.

West Ham meanwhile are looking more and more like things are clicking into gear with a spate of recent good results providing some optimism over being able to able to stay in the Premier League as they continue in their battle to do so.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.53 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Chelsea vs West Ham United Predicted Lineups:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella, Santos, Caicedo, Estevao, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro

West Ham United (4-4-1-1): Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles, Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville, Pablo, Castellanos

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. West Ham 1-5 Chelsea | 22/08/25
2. Chelsea 2-1 West Ham | 03/02/25
3. West Ham 0-3 Chelsea | 21/09/24
4. Chelsea 5-0 West Ham | 05/05/24
5. West Ham 3-1 Chelsea | 20/08/23

In the previous 5 meetings between the sides Chelsea have come out with derby bragging right in all but 1 of the games and only one of these has been a close call, other than that Chelsea have blown away their East London opponents in all their other wins.

As mentioned this is typically a high scoring affair with none of their last 5 meetings resulting in under 2.5 match goals. When we couple this fact with both sides recent form in front of goal it makes over 2.5 match goals a very justified bet.

Recent Chelsea and West Ham United Form Analysis:

Last 5 Chelsea Games:

1. Charlton 1-5 Chelsea
2. Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
3. Chelsea 2-0 Brentford
4. Chelsea 1-0 Pafos FC
5. Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea

Chelsea have been good in their last 5 matches, that much is clear to anyone but some of their wins have come a lot narrower than they would have hoped for, mainly the game against Pafos but we can chalk this down to team rotation. Either way they have won 4 of their last 5 across all competitions and are looking solid under new boss Rosenior.

Up front Chelsea have proven they are capable of netting goals, in their last 5 they have scored a total of 13. This alone is impressive but often we find teams can find the net but struggle defending their own, this has not been the case for Chelsea as they have been able to keep 2 clean sheets and have only conceded 4.

Last 5 West Ham Games:

1. Wolves 3-0 West Ham
2. West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
3. West Ham 2-1 QPR
4. Tottenham 1-2 West Ham
5. West Ham 3-1 Sunderland

West Ham's last 5 games began with what we can only really describe as a highly depressing affair losing to 2 of the other sides they're scrapping against to avoid relegation. Since then though they have turned it around with 3 wins on the bounce including a very impressive 3-1 victory over Sunderland, it's too soon to say that West Ham have finally clicked back into place and can stay in the league however this is very promising signs.

Defensive issues have been a crux for West Ham in their last 5 they have been unable to keep a single clean sheet and have seen 8 shipped into their own net. Up front though there is some promise for the side, they have been able to bag 8 to keep a net neutral record in their last 5.

Chelsea vs West Ham United Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 65.00% confidence in Over 2.5 Match Goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Chelsea vs West Ham United Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 1.53 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Over 2.5 Match Goals in this fixture. Their respective form, individual quality, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Joao Pedro (Chelsea):

Following his arrival from Brighton, Joao Pedro was not exactly touted as a big goal scorer however he has actually shown to be very solid in front of the net so far this season and has done a fantastic job leading the line for the West London side. So far this season in the league he is the clubs top contributor with 11 goal contribution, 8 goals and 3 assists.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham):

Probably fairly unsurprising to see as West Ham's most likely threat this game is captain and frequent top scorer for the hammers, Jarrod Bowen. This season he is yet again fulfilling his role as the clubs highest contributor in the league and the main threat for the side despite their struggles. He currently has 9 goal contributions in the league, 7 goals and 2 assists.

Chelsea vs West Ham United Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Premier League (UK), Various Regional Broadcasters (Rest Of World)

Referee: English referee Anthony Taylor will take charge of Saturday's fixture.

Stadium Information: The game will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England, home of Chelsea FC. The stadium has a capacity of 41,841.