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Premier League 2025/26 – Matchday 2: West Ham vs Chelsea
The London Stadium will be the battleground on Friday, August 22, 2025, as West Ham United face off against Chelsea FC in a fiery Premier League derby. With both sides under pressure after mixed opening results, this fixture could be pivotal in shaping early-season momentum.
📅 Kickoff: 22:00 EEST
📍 Venue: London Stadium, London
🌡️ Weather Forecast: 20°C, clear skies
Latest Transfers (Updated August 2025)
West Ham United – Summer Signings:
- 🧤 Mads Hermansen (Leicester): New No.1 goalkeeper
- 🧱 El Hadji Malick Diouf (Metz): Promising left-back
- ⚡ Niclas Füllkrug (Werder Bremen): Physical striker to lead the line
- ❌ Crysencio Summerville (injured): Will miss this match
- ✅ Jarrod Bowen in form: 4 goals in last 6 matches
Chelsea FC – Summer Signings:
- 🔥 João Pedro (Brighton): Adds flair and finishing
- ⚡ Estevão Willian (Palmeiras): Teenage sensation with explosive pace
- 🧠 Liam Delap (Manchester City): Versatile forward option
- 🧱 Josh Acheampong promoted: Filling in for injured Levi Colwill
- ❌ Robert Sánchez (error-prone): Still starting in goal
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
Last 3 Meetings | Result |
|---|---|
Feb 2025 | Chelsea 2–1 West Ham |
Sep 2024 | Chelsea 3–0 West Ham |
May 2024 | West Ham 1–1 Chelsea |
- Chelsea’s Win Probability: 56.3%
- West Ham’s Win Probability: 20.1%
- Draw Probability: 23.6%
- West Ham’s Form: Lost 3–0 to Sunderland in opener
- Chelsea’s Form: Drew 0–0 with Crystal Palace
Tactical Preview
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
- Manager: Graham Potter
- Key Players: Bowen, Füllkrug, Ward-Prowse
- Style: Possession-based, flexible midfield, counter-attacking threat
Chelsea (4-3-3)
- Manager: Enzo Maresca
- Key Players: Palmer, João Pedro, Caicedo
- Style: Structured build-up, high press, wide overloads
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Market | Tip | Odds (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
Full-Time Result | Chelsea Win (2-1) | 1.71 |
Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.70 |
Under 3.5 Goals | Yes | 1.60 |
Anytime Goalscorer | Jarrod Bowen | 3.10 |
Prediction: West Ham 1–2 Chelsea
Chelsea’s attacking depth and recent dominance in this fixture give them the edge, but West Ham’s home crowd and Bowen’s form could keep it close.
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