Chelsea vs West Ham Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips & 60/1 Bet Builder
Chelsea and West Ham meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday with both sides looking to build on recent form.
The relegation-threatened Hammers have given themselves a fighting chance of beating the drop with back-to-back wins in the Premier League, though they remain odds-on to go down at 1/2.
Chelsea have impressed under new boss Liam Rosenior, who has guided the Blues to five wins in his first six games in charge, with their only defeat coming to Arsenal in the EFL Cup.
Someone’s winning run has got to end this weekend though, so here are our predictions and Premier League tips for this meeting.
Chelsea vs West Ham Tips
Tip 1: Chelsea to win 2-0
Following Wednesday’s come-from-behind win away to Napoli in the Champions League, Chelsea have won four in a row in all competitions and Rosenior has two wins from two in the league.
Both of those Premier League wins have come via a two-goal margin, with a 2-0 win at home to Brentford and a 3-1 win away to Crystal Palace.
The Blues have been prolific under Rosenior, with 16 scored in six games, although 11 of those goals have come away from home, so the home support may need to be patient when the Hammers visit.
It’s a big ask for West Ham to get anything at the Bridge, so I expect Chelsea to control the game but without much urgency given their midweek excursion. A 2-0 home win is generously priced at 8/1 on the best betting sites.
Tip 2: Joao Pedro to score first
Summer signing Joao Pedro has found his form again with four goals in five games since Rosenoir took over, including two beauties in Naples.
Indeed, he’s actually on a run of seven goals in his last 13 in all competitions, and in that sort of form you might expect the Brazilian to be favourite in the first goal market.
That is not the case, however, with the best betting apps making Cole Palmer the 9/2 favourite to break the deadlock on the back of his impact off the bench on Wednesday.
The England international returned from injury and set up two goals to help Chelsea overturn a half-time deficit. He’s expected to make the starting line-up against West Ham, hence the bookies have handed him a short price to score at 6/5.
That has opened up value on in-form Pedro, who is 13/10 to score anytime, though the braver prediction is to back the striker to net first at a best price of 11/2 with Unibet.
Tip 3: Chelsea to win 2-0, Joao Pedro to score first, Under 8.5 shots on target in the match
Given the short turnaround from Chelsea’s trip to Italy, the home side could be a little fatigued and may need to conserve energy if they are to control this game.
Nuno EspÃrito Santo has clearly prioritised defensive stability since coming in as West Ham manager, and his influence is finally starting to sink in with the squad.
Last time out, they limited Sunderland – one of the surprise packages of the Premier League campaign – to just two shots on target in a 3-1 win, the lowest they’ve faced all season.
Nuno will be looking for more of the same at Stamford Bridge, and if the hosts are indeed tired from their Champions League duties, the visitors might be able to frustrate Chelsea for long periods of the game.
The Blues should ultimately have too much for West Ham, but take the price of 11/10 on under 8.5 shots on target in the match. Pop our three Chelsea vs West Ham predictions into a bet builder and you’ll get 60/1 on bet365.
Chelsea vs West Ham Odds
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Where to Watch Chelsea vs West Ham
Here's a look at the different options to watch the game on Saturday.
TV Channel
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League (note that Sky Sports Ultra HDR is an available feed but not counted here as a main TV channel), so UK viewers with a Sky Sports subscription will be able to watch the full game on their television screens.
Live Stream Information
UK viewers can live-stream this Premier League fixture via Sky Go if they have a Sky Sports subscription, or through NOW TV with a Sports Pass on compatible devices, which provides legal live streaming options for those without a traditional TV package. Other official streaming options linked to the Sky Sports rights may also be available for subscribers.
Chelsea vs West Ham Match Information
Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.
Kick-Off Time
Chelsea vs West Ham United is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm, with pre-match build-up and coverage beginning on television and online platforms well before the start of play.
Fixture Date
This Premier League London derby between Chelsea and West Ham United takes place on Saturday 31 January 2026.
Stadium
The match will be played at Stamford Bridge, the home stadium of Chelsea.
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