Chelsea Battle West Ham: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Chelsea aim to extend their winning streak to five matches under Liam Rosenior when they face West Ham United in Premier League action this Saturday.
The Blues maintained their upward trajectory under Rosenior with a crucial 3–2 win over Napoli on Wednesday evening, a result that guaranteed direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16. Focus now shifts back to Premier League duties for a capital city clash with the Hammers as Chelsea seek to bolster their chances of securing European competition's top tournament for next season.
Chelsea haven't always been convincing during Rosenior's short tenure but morale is elevated and performances have markedly improved. The home fixture against West Ham represents precisely the type of match the Blues have found challenging this campaign and they'll be eager to prevent their first Stamford Bridge loss in this matchup since November 2019.
West Ham have displayed encouraging signs recently as they battle to climb out of the relegation zone. Back-to-back Premier League wins against Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland have relieved some pressure on Nuno Espírito Santo and might even have the Irons contemplating an unexpected result in west London.
Will Chelsea navigate this potential stumbling block? Time will provide the answer.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. West Ham Kick-Off?
What Time Does Chelsea vs. West Ham Kick-Off?
Chelsea vs. West Ham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Chelsea vs. West Ham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Chelsea (WWWWL) | West Ham (WWWLL) |
|---|---|
Napoli 2–3 Chelsea | West Ham 3–1 Sunderland |
Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea | Tottenham 1–2 West Ham |
Chelsea 1–0 Pafos | West Ham 2–1 QPR (AET) |
Chelsea 2–0 Brentford | West Ham 1–2 Nott'm Forest |
Chelsea 2–3 Arsenal | Wolves 3–0 West Ham |
How to Watch Chelsea vs. West Ham on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Chelsea vs. West Ham on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra |
United States | USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, TeleXitos |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 6 Canada |
Mexico | FOX One |
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea Team News
Fixtures are arriving in rapid succession for Chelsea but the well-timed comeback of Cole Palmer against Napoli helped drive the Blues to victory. The England international provided two assists from the substitutes' bench and may earn a starting role on Saturday.
Several players remain unavailable in the Chelsea roster. Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo continue to be absent at center-back while Roméo Lavia and Dário Essugo are out injured in midfield. Mykhailo Mudryk is serving a suspension after testing positive for banned substances.
Players such as João Pedro, Enzo Fernández and Reece James might be given rest before the midweek journey to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, though Rosenior will be hesitant to alter a successful combination for a crucial Premier League encounter.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. West Ham (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.
West Ham Team News
West Ham Team News
Łukasz Fabiański seems to be West Ham's sole injury concern for the visit to Chelsea, with Espírito Santo having an otherwise fully fit squad at his disposal.
Adama Traoré might be set to make his West Ham debut after his recent transfer from Chelsea's neighborhood rivals Fulham, though there's minimal likelihood of him starting given the excellent recent performances of Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen on the flanks.
Espírito Santo will be hesitant to alter his lineup from the side that defeated Sunderland as West Ham begin to establish some vital momentum.
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
West Ham predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (4-4-1-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Bowen, Souček, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos.
Chelsea vs. West Ham Score Prediction
Chelsea vs. West Ham Score Prediction
West Ham have provided glimpses of hope for staying up in recent fixtures but it's premature to declare they've completely reversed their fortunes. Despite their progress, Espírito Santo's team will find it difficult to compete with the talent and squad depth that Chelsea possesses.
The Blues are in buoyant spirits as they regain their rhythm under Rosenior and they have been considerably more clinical in attack, netting 16 goals in six matches under their new boss.
For the third consecutive match, Chelsea might find the net three times, though their shaky defense will face examination.