Chelsea vs West Ham United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea vs West Ham United on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea vs West Ham United preview before placing your bet.

Chelsea vs West Ham United: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 13:30

Chelsea
3 - 2
Finished
West Ham United
90+7' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
90+3' event Enzo Fernandez
90+2' event Enzo Fernandez
85' event Moises Caicedo
81' event Reece James / Malo Gusto
70' event Marc Cucurella
57' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
46' event Wesley Fofana / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
46' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Alejandro Garnacho
46' event Marc Cucurella / Jorrel Hato
26' event Pedro Neto / Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
event 90+11' Jean-Clair Todibo
event 90+10' Jean-Clair Todibo Card changed
event 90+7' Adama Traore Diarra
event 81' Adama Traore Diarra / Jarrod Bowen
event 81' Oliver Scarles / El Hadji Malick Diouf
event 76' Callum Wilson / Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez
event 67' Max Kilman / Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus
event 36' Crysencio Summerville
event 7' Jarrod Bowen
90+7' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 90+11' Jean-Clair Todibo
90+3' event Enzo Fernandez
event 90+10' Jean-Clair Todibo Card changed
90+2' event Enzo Fernandez
event 90+7' Adama Traore Diarra
85' event Moises Caicedo
event 81' Adama Traore Diarra / Jarrod Bowen
81' event Reece James / Malo Gusto
event 81' Oliver Scarles / El Hadji Malick Diouf
70' event Marc Cucurella
event 76' Callum Wilson / Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez
57' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 67' Max Kilman / Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus
46' event Wesley Fofana / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
event 36' Crysencio Summerville
46' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Alejandro Garnacho
event 7' Jarrod Bowen
46' event Marc Cucurella / Jorrel Hato
26' event Pedro Neto / Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#20 João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
#29 Wesley Fofana
#7 Pedro Neto
#3 Marc Cucurella
#24 Reece James
#17 Andrey Santos
#28 Teddy Sharman-Lowe
#34 Josh Acheampong
#38 Marc Guiu
Chelsea Chelsea West Ham United West Ham United
14Shots11
6Shots on Goal6
11Fouls13
9Corner Kick3
13Free kick11
0Offside2
3Yellow card1
0Red card1
2Aerial16
4Save3
8Successful Tackles8
8Interceptions7
34Long pass26
2Assist2
6Successful center2
5Substitution4
4Shots off goal2
1Hit The Post1
15Head Success13
4Blocked3
7Tackle8
2Dribbles9
17Throw-in13
700Passes296
142Attacks73
95Dangerous attacks33
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed2
11ShotsInsideBox8
3ShotsOutsideBox3
45DuelsWon46
2.55ExpectedGoals1.12
2.33xGOpenPlay0.68
2.55xGNonPenalty1.12
2.55xGOT1.05
36Touches In Opposition Box22
36AccurateCrosses12
28GroundDuelsWon33
17AerialDuelsWon13
24Clearances46
West Ham United West Ham United
Substitutions
#17 Adama Traore Diarra
#9 Callum Wilson
#30 Oliver Scarles
#3 Max Kilman
#1 Mads Hermansen
#27 Soungoutou Magassa
#55 Mohamadou Kante
#2 Kyle Walker-Peters
#32 Freddie Potts
Commentary
90+11' Jean-Clair Todibo - West Ham United receive a red card
90+10' VAR review - West Ham United
90+7' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea receive a yellow card
90+7' Adama Traore Diarra - West Ham United receive a yellow card
90+3' Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea receive a yellow card
90+2' Goal! Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea
85' Moises Caicedo - Chelsea receive a yellow card
81' Chelsea — substitution: Reece James / Malo Gusto
81' West Ham United — substitution: Adama Traore Diarra / Jarrod Bowen
81' West Ham United — substitution: Oliver Scarles / El Hadji Malick Diouf
76' West Ham United — substitution: Callum Wilson / Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez
70' Goal! Marc Cucurella - Chelsea
67' West Ham United — substitution: Max Kilman / Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus
57' Goal! João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea
46' Chelsea — substitution: Wesley Fofana / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
46' Chelsea — substitution: João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Alejandro Garnacho
46' Chelsea — substitution: Marc Cucurella / Jorrel Hato
36' Goal! Crysencio Summerville - West Ham United
26' Chelsea — substitution: Pedro Neto / Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
7' Goal! Jarrod Bowen - West Ham United

How We Build the Chelsea vs West Ham United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea vs West Ham United on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chelsea vs West Ham United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against West Ham United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Chelsea and West Ham United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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