A meeting between Lucas Paquetá and Estêvão could shake up West Ham vs. Chelsea; check out the likely lineups
West Ham and Chelsea meet this Friday (22), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Olympic Stadium in London, in one of the most anticipated matches of the second round of the Premier League 2025/26. Both clubs are still chasing their first win after setbacks in their debut.
Match Information
- Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Time: 4 pm (Brasília)
- Venue: London Olympic Stadium
- Competition: Premier League – Round 2
- Broadcast: ESPN and Disney+
Brazilian Stars in Focus
The clash is marked by the presence of Brazilian talents. Lucas Paquetá, a West Ham pillar since 2022, is confirmed in the starting lineup. Recently acquitted of betting-related accusations, the midfielder has 121 appearances, 18 goals, and 14 assists for the Hammers.
On Chelsea’s side, the spotlight is on Estêvão, Palmeiras’ jewel, who debuted for the Blues last weekend. The 17-year-old is likely to start on the bench but remains one of the main attractions of the match. The Londoners also count on João Pedro and Andrey Santos to reinforce the Brazilian connection.
Probable Lineups
West Ham: Mads Hermansen; Jean-Claire Todibo, Maximilian Kilman, Nayef Aguerd, Wan-Bissaka; James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodríguez, Diouf, Lucas Paquetá; Jarrod Bowen, Niklas Füllkrug.
Chelsea: Robert Sánchez; Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella; Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández; Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens; João Pedro.
Head-to-Head Record
In 124 official meetings, Chelsea lead with 57 wins, while West Ham have 44 victories, along with 23 draws. In their most recent clash, in February, Chelsea won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
