Chelsea will host West Ham United on Monday evening in a crucial London derby at Stamford Bridge. With the opportunity to climb into the Premier League’s top four, the Blues will be eager to capitalize on recent slip-ups from Manchester City and Newcastle United.
However, Enzo Maresca’s side has been inconsistent, winning just one of their last seven league matches. Facing a Graham Potter-led West Ham, Chelsea will need to avoid complacency against a team eager to climb out of mid-table obscurity.
🗓️ Match Details
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
⚔️ Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
- Chelsea: 3 wins
- West Ham: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea (21 September 2024 – Premier League)
đź“Š Current Form (All Competitions)
Chelsea:
- Man City 3-1 Chelsea (25/01/25)
- Chelsea 3-1 Wolves (20/01/25)
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (14/01/25)
- Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe (11/01/25)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea (04/01/25)
West Ham:
- Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham (26/01/25)
- West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (18/01/25)
- West Ham 3-2 Fulham (14/01/25)
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (10/01/25)
- Man City 4-1 West Ham (04/01/25)
🔵 Chelsea Team News
- Out: Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Omari Kellyman (injuries), Mykhailo Mudryk (suspension due to failed drugs test)
- Doubtful: None
- Key Decision: Goalkeeper spot—Robert Sanchez may be dropped after recent poor form, with Filip Jorgensen in line to start.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jorgensen; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
⚒️ West Ham Team News
- Out: Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville (injuries)
- Doubtful: Lucas Paqueta (groin injury)
- Returning: Jarrod Bowen (fractured foot—could feature off the bench), Konstantinos Mavropanos (back from suspension)
West Ham Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soler, Emerson; Kudus, Soucek; Ings
đź”® Chelsea vs West Ham Score Prediction
Chelsea’s unpredictable form makes this London derby tricky to call. Despite their inconsistency, the Blues have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their recent 3-1 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge. On the other hand, West Ham is struggling with injuries, especially in attack, which could hinder their ability to capitalize on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Expect Chelsea to control possession, with Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho providing creative sparks. West Ham might rely on counter-attacks through Mohammed Kudus and set-pieces to trouble the Blues.
âś… Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
- Goalscorers: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea); Tomas Soucek (West Ham)
- Key Player: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Chelsea’s superior squad depth and home advantage should see them through, but expect a tight contest with West Ham posing a late threat.
