Chelsea vs West Ham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Chelsea prepare to host West Ham on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Taylor, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Chelsea, currently 5th in the standings with 44 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 22 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

West Ham, sitting 18th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Chelsea and West Ham have favored Chelsea, with Chelsea claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Overall, Chelsea have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Leeds, Chelsea recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sanchez, Cucurella, Chalobah, Acheampong, Gusto, Santos, Caicedo, Estevao, Fernandez, Palmer, Pedro. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

West Ham's last outing came against Manchester Utd, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hermansen, Malick Diouf, Disasi, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Summerville, Potts, Soucek, Bowen, Fernandes, Castellanos. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Chelsea are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, West Ham are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Chelsea's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. West Ham's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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