US EditionChelsea vs. West Ham Prediction, Odds, Start Time: 2025 Premier League Picks, Best Bets for Friday, August 22
West Ham United seeks to recover from a 3-0 loss while Chelsea aims to convert a goalless draw into victory; Chelsea hold a 54.6% win probability, Opta says.
- On Friday, August 22, 2025, West Ham United F.C. will host Chelsea F.C. at the London Stadium with kick-off at 8 p.m. Nigerian time; both seek their first 2025-26 season win.
- After losing 3-0 at Sunderland, West Ham must respond quickly under manager Graham Potter, who faces early pressure as bookmakers list him favourite to be the first Premier League manager sacked.
- Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana are fit for Friday's match, while Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile remain sidelined.
- Bookmakers have priced Chelsea F.C. as favourites with a 54.6% win probability by the Opta supercomputer, while West Ham United F.C. sit 19th with zero points and +360 odds.
- Graham Potter highlighted Chelsea F.C.'s momentum, saying `They are in a good moment having won the Club World Cup` after victories over Paris Saint-Germain and Fluminense, with top-three expectations despite a 0-0 draw.
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