Premier League 2025/26: Chelsea vs West Ham Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup

Fifth-placed Chelsea hosts 18th-placed West Ham at Stamford Bridge. While the Blues aim to break into the top four, the Hammers are desperate to build on recent momentum and escape relegation.

Match Facts

Chelsea has won their last five consecutive home games against West Ham, scoring 13 goals and conceding only two in that span.

Under new manager Liam Rosenior, Chelsea has won five of their last six matches, including a mid-week 3-2 victory away at Napoli in the Champions League.

After a bleak run, West Ham arrives with back-to-back league wins over Tottenham and Sunderland, moving within five points of safety.

Chelsea overwhelmed the Hammers 5-1 at the London Stadium earlier this season in August.

Predicted Lineup

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; João Pedro.

West Ham (4-4-1-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Bowen, Fernandes, Souček, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos.

Prediction of AI

Chelsea enters the match as strong favorites (66% win probability). While West Ham has become more resilient under Nuno Espírito Santo, Chelsea's attacking depth—bolstered by the return of a fit Cole Palmer—should prove too much for the Hammers' backline. Expect the Blues to control possession and exploit the counter-attack. Score Prediction: Chelsea 3 - 1 West Ham.

Kick Off Time?

Competition: Premier League (Round 24)

Kick-off (GMT): 17:30, Saturday 31 January 2026

Stadium, location: Stamford Bridge, London, England

How to Watch in the UK and US?

In the UK: Live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

In the US: Broadcast on USA Network, Universo, and streaming via Fubo or the NBC Sports App.

TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.