Chelsea vs West Ham United predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Jan 24, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English Premier League, on Saturday,

Chelsea

West Ham United

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As Chelsea prepares to host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2026, both teams will be looking to secure vital points in their English Premier League campaigns. Chelsea enters the match on a positive note, having won three of their last five fixtures. Their recent performances showcase a solid attacking approach, combined with a defense that has improved in both organization and discipline.

On the other hand, West Ham United has experienced a mixed bag of results, securing victories in only two out of their last five matches. While the Hammers possess a dynamic midfield and a counter-attacking style, they have struggled with consistency and defensive stability, a challenge that Chelsea may capitalize on.

According to bookmakers, Chelsea stands as the favorite with odds of 1.49, reflecting their strong home advantage and current form. The model prediction gives Chelsea a 66.6% chance of victory, while West Ham sits at 14.8%. However, matches like these can often be unpredictable, and it remains crucial for both teams to execute their strategies effectively. As such, while Chelsea may be favored, the outcome is far from guaranteed and could hinge on moments of brilliance or tactical adjustments on the day.

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Chelsea
64.3%		 Draw
20.2%		 West Ham
15.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of English Premier League Chelsea: 0.46% West Ham: 0.02%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.49 4.9 6.46
betsson 1.49 4.85 6.1
WilliamHill 1.44 4.5 5.75
Pinnacle 1.5 4.82 6.4

Latest Results

21.01.26 Chelsea – Paphos FC – 1:0
17.01.26 Chelsea – Brentford FC – 2:0
14.01.26 Chelsea – Arsenal FC – 2:3
10.01.26 Charlton Athletic – Chelsea – 1:5
07.01.26 Fulham FC – Chelsea – 2:1		 24.01.26 West Ham United – Sunderland AFC – 3:1
17.01.26 Tottenham Hotspur – West Ham United – 1:2
11.01.26 West Ham United – Queens Park Rangers – 2:1 ET
06.01.26 West Ham United – Nottingham Forest – 1:2
03.01.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers – West Ham United – 3:0

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 6 and 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Championship).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 4.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • West Ham may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Chelsea is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 11 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 36:20. (average 1.8:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chelsea won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 18:5. (average 2:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.08.25 West Ham United – Chelsea – 1:5
    03.02.25 Chelsea – West Ham United – 2:1
    21.09.24 West Ham United – Chelsea – 0:3
    05.05.24 Chelsea – West Ham United – 5:0
    20.08.23 West Ham United – Chelsea – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 22 15 5 2 40:14 26 50
    2 Manchester City 23 14 4 5 47:21 26 46
    3 Aston Villa 22 13 4 5 33:25 8 43
    4 Liverpool 22 10 6 6 33:29 4 36
    5 Manchester Utd 22 9 8 5 38:32 6 35
    6 Chelsea 22 9 7 6 36:24 12 34
    7 Fulham 23 10 4 9 32:32 0 34
    8 Brentford 22 10 3 9 35:30 5 33
    9 Newcastle 22 9 6 7 32:27 5 33
    10 Sunderland 23 8 9 6 24:26 -2 33
    11 Everton 22 9 5 8 24:25 -1 32
    12 Brighton 23 7 9 7 33:31 2 30
    13 Tottenham 23 7 7 9 33:31 2 28
    14 Crystal Palace 22 7 7 8 23:25 -2 28
    15 Bournemouth 22 6 9 7 35:41 -6 27
    16 Leeds 22 6 7 9 30:37 -7 25
    17 Nottingham 22 6 4 12 21:34 -13 22
    18 West Ham 23 5 5 13 27:45 -18 20
    19 Burnley 23 3 6 14 25:44 -19 15
    20 Wolves 23 1 5 17 15:43 -28 8

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.19 (77.85%)

    2. Manchester City: 5.5 (16.84%)

    3. Aston Villa: 37.5 (2.47%)

    4. Liverpool: 113.5 (0.82%)

    5. Manchester United: 151 (0.61%)

    6. Chelsea: 201 (0.46%)

    7. Sunderland: 876 (0.11%)

    8. Newcastle Utd: 1001 (0.09%)

    9. Brentford: 1001 (0.09%)

    10. Brighton: 1001 (0.09%)

    11. Tottenham: 1251 (0.07%)

    12. Crystal Palace: 1251 (0.07%)

    13. Everton: 1251 (0.07%)

    14. Fulham: 1251 (0.07%)

    15. Leeds: 1501 (0.06%)

    16. Bournemouth: 1501 (0.06%)

    17. Nottingham: 1751 (0.05%)

    18. Burnley: 2751 (0.03%)

    19. Wolves: 2751 (0.03%)

    20. West Ham: 4501 (0.02%)

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