West Ham vs Chelsea: How to watch the match, lineups and prediction

This Saturday at 13:30, West Ham will host Chelsea at the Olympic Stadium in London as part of the 5th day of the Premier League.

The Hammers, led by Julen Lopetegui, arrive after a draw against Fulham on the road in the last round, which extends their winless streak to two games, after having lost to Manchester City at home in the previous round. The team is still looking for its best form and the possible absence of Niclas Füllkrug due to a calf injury raises doubts in the home team’s attack.

On the other hand, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea arrive with high morale after winning by the minimum against Bournemouth, also away from home. The Italian coach wants to take the ‘blues’ back to the elite of English football, although injuries are complicating his project. The absences of key players such as Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia will put the depth of the team to the test in its attempt to score another victory away from home and continue climbing the table.

City: London, England

Date: September 21st

Schedule: 13:30 (Spain), 8:30 (Argentina), 5:30 (Mexico)

Stadium: London Stadium

In Spain The match can be followed live on DAZN While in Argentina will be seen on DIRECTV, and in Mexico on Sky HD.

West Ham are still uncertain whether they will be able to count on Niclas Füllkrug, the German striker, who is in doubt due to a calf injury. Lopetegui has tried alternatives in attack, but the lack of goals has been one of the problems in his last few games. The team has worked this week to adjust its offensive system, looking to get back to winning ways against a Chelsea team that also has important casualties.

Chelsea arrive with a team weakened by injuries, with important absences such as Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia. Despite these absences, Enzo Maresca hopes to maintain the solidity that his team showed in Bournemouth. Maresca has worked in training to compensate for these absences, trusting in young talent and players from the back row such as Ian Maatsen and Conor Gallagher to maintain competitiveness.

West Ham: Aréola, Wan Bissaka, Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Emerson, Edson Álvarez, Guido Rodríguez, Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, Soucel and Antonio

Chelsea: Robert Sánchez, Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Veiga, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Madueke and Jackson.

A tight encounter is expected in London, with both teams trying to find stability amid injuries and absences. West Ham will be looking to take advantage of their home advantage and improve their run of form, while Chelsea will try to continue to add points despite the absences. The prediction is for a 1-1 draw, with both teams scoring but failing to fully impose themselves in a match that promises to be very tight.

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