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West Ham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups: Exclusive Preview, Latest Team News, Predictions, Betting, Livestream, Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 2

By Yazad Bagli
August 19, 2025

Football Fans eagerly anticipate numerous matches around the globe, particularly those held in the Premier League. We at The Football Yeller are here to cover the West Ham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups for the Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 2 matchup that will take place on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at the London Stadium, in London, England.

West Ham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups. Image Credits:- BBC.

West Ham vs Chelsea Preview

Although West Ham had defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the London Stadium the previous season, they have won four of their past eight home Premier League games against the Blues (D2 L2). Their most recent home league losses against the Blues were in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons.

Chelsea has defeated West Ham United in the Premier League 32 times total, only surpassed by Spurs 37 times. Chelsea have won five of their past seven Premier League encounters with the Hammers (D1 L1). Sunderland defeated West Ham United 3-0 on MD1 this season.

This is the eighth time in Premier League history that West Ham United has begun a season with back-to-back losses, the most recent being in 2022–2023. The only team to lose both of their opening two games in a Premier League season more frequently than the Hammers is Southampton (9).

Chelsea and Crystal Palace drew 0-0 on MD1, with Chelsea having 19 shots without scoring. Since 1995–96, when they began the season with two goalless draws, the Blues have never failed to score in their first two league games.

For the first time since February 2023, Chelsea has gone three Premier League games without giving up a goal; their last extended stretch was in March 2021, when they went four games without giving up a goal.

West Ham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups. Image Credits:- Getty Images.

Going into this Premier League matchup, West Ham has a win probability of 20%, whereas Chelsea has a win probability of 45%, and the possibility of A Draw is 35%

Now let’s look at the West Ham vs Chelsea Team News:-

Below is West Ham’s Official Premier League Squad:

Goalkeepers: Mads Hermansen, Alphonse Areola, Krisztián Hegyi, and Wes Foderingham.

Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Kyle Walker-Peters, Jean-Clair Todibo, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Nayef Aguerd, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Emerson, and Oliver Scarles.

Midfielders: James Ward-Prowse, George Earthy, Edson Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez, Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek, Andy Irving, and Lewis Orford.

Forwards: Niclas Fullkrug, Callum Wilson, Luis Guilherme, Callum Marshall, Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, and Maxwell Cornet.

The Following Players might be Injured/Unavailable for this Match at present:

Crysencio Summerville, George Earthy and Luis Guilherme.

Below is Chelsea’s Official Premier League Squad:

Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Gaga Slonina.

Defenders: Reece James, Malo Gusto, Alfie Gilchrist, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Josh Acheampong, Axel Disasi, Jorrel Hato, Renato Veiga, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Ben Chilwell, and Aaron Anselmino.

Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Andrey Santos, Carney Chukwuemeka, Omari Kellyman, and Cole Palmer.

Forwards: Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, Tyrique George, David Fofana, Pedro Neto, Estevao Willian, Christopher Nkunku, Jamie Gittens, and Raheem Sterling.

The Following Players might be Injured/Unavailable for this Match at present:

Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Levi Colwill.

**West Ham vs Chelsea *Betting***

If you’re into football betting, it might be worth considering a bet on Chelsea to win. While the match could turn out to be close and competitive, Chelsea may have the edge—especially if they’re up against a side like West Ham, whose defence can be tested. Given the potential value, backing Chelsea could be a smart option.

If you’re feeling adventurous and looking to boost your potential payout, you might consider riskier outcomes like a draw or even a win for West Ham. Football is unpredictable, and on a good day, West Ham could spring a surprise. Just keep in mind that higher risk comes with higher uncertainty.

West Ham vs Chelsea Livestream

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