The Premier League is back on Friday night as West Ham United face Chelsea at the London Stadium. Read our preview of the West Ham United vs Chelsea match.
Both teams have had slow starts to the campaign, but while Chelsea are showing glimpses of improvement under Enzo Maresca, the Hammers are desperate to turn things around after a poor run of form.
Betting Preview For West Ham United vs Chelsea
- Venue: London Stadium
- Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 8:00pm BST
- Team: West Ham United vs Chelsea
- Odds are provided by 1XBet
Betting On West Ham United
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 4.835
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
West Ham have made a disappointing start to the season and currently sit in 19th place. After losing their opening games, they were humbled 3-0 by Sunderland last week. David Moyes’ side look fragile at the back and short of confidence in attack, a combination that has left them in early relegation trouble. Playing at home offers them a chance to respond, but they will need a big improvement to compete with Chelsea.
Betting On Chelsea
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.759
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Chelsea, meanwhile, are in 11th place with two points from their opening matches. The Blues were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace last weekend, failing to make their dominance count in front of goal.
Despite that, there have been signs of progress under Enzo Maresca, and with players like Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku, they have the quality to turn performances into wins sooner rather than later.
MatchPlug Prediction for Chelsea vs Westham
West Ham’s struggles in both attack and defense make them vulnerable, and Chelsea will be eager to bounce back from a goalless outing. With their greater firepower and more balanced squad, the visitors are favorites here.
Final Prediction: Chelsea
