Overview

• Kickoff is 8:00 p.m. BST at the London Stadium, live on Sky Sports in the UK, USA Network with Fubo and NBC Sports streaming in the U.S., and Stan Sport in Australia.
• Chelsea opened with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, while West Ham were beaten 3-0 by newly promoted Sunderland as both seek a first league win.
• Previews note Chelsea's backline issues, with Levi Colwill out until 2026 after ACL surgery and Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia not expected back until after the September break.
• Predicted XIs differ across outlets, with suggestions that Joao Pedro or Liam Delap could lead Chelsea's line and that West Ham could turn to Callum Wilson, while Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme remain sidelined for the hosts.
• Betting coverage largely favors Chelsea and highlights recent head-to-head dominance (three straight wins, 10-1 aggregate), though some tipsters see value in West Ham or double-chance markets.