West Ham United will face Chelsea in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the London Stadium. Both teams are looking to secure their first win of the season after disappointing opening day results.
West Ham suffered a 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland, while Chelsea managed a goalless draw against Crystal Palace. The Blues’ have a strong strong over West Ham having won seven of their last 10 contests. With the Hammers yet to register a win over Chelsea since 2023, Potter and his will be keen to make the most out of their home advantage.
The latest team news from Maresca ahead of our trip to West Ham. 👇
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 21, 2025
| Bets | Over/Under | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | West Ham: +420 | Draw: +320 |
| Draw No Bet | West Ham: +250 | Chelsea: -420 |
| Total Goals | Over 3.5: +180 | Under 3.5: -220 |
| West Ham to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +600 | No: -1667 |
| Chelsea to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +200 | No: -335 |
| Goal in Both Halves | Yes: -182 | No: +120 |
West Ham, under manager Graham Potter, enters this match under significant pressure following their 3-0 loss to Sunderland. The Hammers have won only two of their last nine home games under Potter, and a loss to Chelsea could see him match the lowest points tally (10) in the first 10 home games by any West Ham manager, a record currently held by Alan Curbishley and Avram Grant.
Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, comes into the game with a squad bolstered by the Club World Cup title but hampered by injuries and transfer uncertainties. Despite a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, the Blues created 1.9 expected goals and 19 shots, indicating potential to dominate. However, injuries to Levi Colwill (ACL tear), Roméo Lavia, Benoît Badiashile, and Omari Kellyman, along with a ban for Mykhailo Mudryk, pose challenges.
West Ham vs Chelsea Over 2.5 Goals @ -141 as per BetMGM
Based on the odds, the match is likely to see at least three goals, given Chelsea’s attacking potential and West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed against Sunderland.
| Pick | Odds |
| 1-0 | +1100 |
| 0-0 | +1100 |
| 0-1 | +650 |
| 2-0 | +1200 |
| 1-1 | +1200 |
| 0-2 | +700 |
| 2-1 | +1200 |
| 2-2 | +2800 |
| 1-2 | +1000 |
| 3-0 | +4500 |
| 3-1 | +2500 |
Considering Chelsea’s superior form and West Ham’s defensive struggles, a victory for the Blues seems likely. However, West Ham’s home advantage and key players could contribute to a competitive match.
Final Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 West Ham
Bettors can explore various betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props, for this exciting Premier League fixture.
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