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Chelsea vs West Ham United: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 3, 2025

Chelsea vs West Ham United: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 3, 2025

Chelsea welcome former manager Graham Potter and his West Ham United side to Stamford Bridge for a London derby showdown on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time. Both teams are fighting for European spots, with Chelsea struggling for consistency and West Ham looking to break a losing streak against their city rivals.


Interesting Fact:

No former Chelsea manager has ever won a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge after leaving the club (D8, L14).


Team Analysis

Chelsea

Chelsea have won just one of their last seven Premier League matches, but they remain strong at home, with only one loss in their last 16 matches at Stamford Bridge across all competitions.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: L-D-W-D-L
  • Last match: 3-1 loss vs Manchester City

Key Players:

  • Nicolas Jackson: Has directly contributed to six of Chelsea’s last eight goals against West Ham (4 goals, 2 assists).
  • Cole Palmer: A creative force in Chelsea’s midfield, capable of producing match-winning moments.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended)
  • Omari Kellyman (hamstring)
  • Romeo Lavia (thigh)
  • Wesley Fofana (hamstring)
  • Benoit Badiashile (thigh)

West Ham United

West Ham have struggled in recent weeks, losing four of their last six matches. They are winless in their last two Premier League games and need a result to stay in the race for European football.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: D-L-W-L-L
  • Last match: 1-1 draw vs Aston Villa

Key Players:

  • Emerson Palmieri: Scored against Chelsea earlier this season and has a habit of finding the net in London derbies.
  • Jarrod Bowen: The winger has been a key attacking outlet and could return from injury for this match.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Crysencio Summerville (hamstring)
  • Michail Antonio (leg)
  • Niclas Füllkrug (thigh)
  • Jean-Clair Todibo (unspecified)
  • Lucas Paquetá (groin, doubtful)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Chelsea have dominated recent encounters against West Ham, winning the last two by a combined score of 8-0.

Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 2024: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
  • May 2024: Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
  • Feb 2024: West Ham 1-1 Chelsea

Key Stats:

  • Chelsea have lost just once in their last 19 home games against West Ham (W14, D4, L1).
  • West Ham have conceded a league-high nine goals in the opening 10 minutes of matches this season.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United

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Chelsea’s strong home record and West Ham’s defensive struggles give the Blues the advantage in this derby. However, West Ham’s attacking threats could make this a closer contest than previous meetings.


Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Nicolas Jackson

Possible Lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

West Ham United (3-4-2-1):
Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Paquetá, Kudus; Bowen


Hot Stat

West Ham have not won three consecutive league meetings against Chelsea since 2011.

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