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 6th in the standings with 48 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 23 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

West Ham, sitting 18th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Chelsea and West Ham have favored Chelsea, with Chelsea claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). In head-to-head clashes of late, Chelsea have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Everton, Chelsea recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sanchez, Cucurella, Hato, Fofana, Gusto, Caicedo, Lavia, Neto, Fernandez, Palmer, Pedro. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

West Ham's last outing came against Aston Villa, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Hermansen, Malick Diouf, Disasi, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Potts, Soucek, Pablo, Castellanos, Bowen. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

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 3.8 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. West Ham's games average 2.6 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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