West Ham travel to Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, so join us for our West Ham vs Arsenal preview, which features the score prediction, team news, predicted lineups & information about how to watch Chelsea vs West Ham on TV.
Chelsea vs West Ham preview
For those who cannot make it to the game and wish to watch West Ham vs Arsenal on TV...
How to watch Chelsea vs West Ham on TV
When is kick off? Saturday 31 February, 2026
What time is kick-off? 17:30 (GMT)
Where is it played? Stamford Bridge
TV channel / live stream? Sky Sports Ultra HD, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event
West Ham team news
Nuno Espirito Santo is unlikely to make many changes to his lineup, as they have won their last two Premier League games. The only change that makes sense is bringing in El Hadji Malick Diouf to start ahead of Oliver Scarles.
James Ward-Prowse, who made the bench against Sunderland, has since departed for Burnley on loan. Lucas Paqueta has also gone, as he has returned to Flamengo. Adama Traore has been brought in, but he will likely be an option off the bench.
Chelsea team news
Cole Palmer, who came on at half-time against Napoli in the Champions League, could start. There has been speculation that Palmer is unhappy at Stamford Bridge and wants to return to Manchester. Therefore, the player could make a statement if he performs and appears happy in this fixture.
The Blues have quite a few players missing through injury. This includes Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Dario Essugo. Whilst Mykhailo Mudryk is still suspended.
Chelsea vs West Ham lineups
Predicted West Ham lineup vs Chelsea: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville, Bowen; Pablo, Castellanos
Predicted Chelsea lineup vs West Ham: Sanchez; Gusto, James, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos, Fernandes; Palmer, Estevao, Pedro
Chelsea vs West Ham prediction
West Ham are on a good run of form, having won their last three games in all competitions. However, they are facing a Chelsea side that has impressed under new manager Liam Rosenior. He has won all but one of his six games in charge of the Blues. That defeat came against Arsenal in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
The Blues will be heavy favorites, but West Ham is scrapping to stay in the division. Chelsea are fifth in the division, so I will go with a 2-1 win for the Blues, but for the Hammers to have a spirited performance.
• Fabrizio Romano's claim makes West Ham fans dread 2026 already
• New additions have unlocked West Ham trio
• Lucas Paqueta may have played his final game for West Ham
Where in the world will you be watching Chelsea vs West Ham?