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West Ham vs Wolverhampton: Prediction and Betting Tips with Odds of 5.70
West Ham and Wolverhampton suffered defeats in the previous two rounds, completely failed in defense, conceded a total of 16 goals between them. Should we expect a productive game in the face-to-face match on December 9 and what reliable bets to choose? - the answer is in our forecast
Command Analysis
West Ham United
EnglandCurrent form
Julen Lopetegui fate is hanging by a thread, judging by the press reports, in case of failure today the Spanish specialist may be dismissed from the post of head coach. This does not cause much surprise, since the squad was significantly strengthened in the summer, Lopetegui was invited to the position to solve the problems of getting into the European Cups. In fact, after 14 rounds we see a modest 15 points and an intermediate 14th place in the table.
It seemed that after a good away win over Newcastle with a score of 2:0, the Hammers would be able to build on their success. However, instead, two unimpressive matches followed against Arsenal (2:5) and Leicester (1:3). In each of these matches, West Ham failed in defense, the goalkeeper did not save. Plus, there were many problems with the implementation of moments against the Foxes. In general, the game in defense is a weak link for the Londoners, as evidenced by 27 goals conceded, more only for the main outsiders of the championship.
The home field factor, where https://www.whufc.com target=_blank rel=noopener>West Ham are traditionally strong, has not helped this season. In London, they managed to collect only seven points out of a total of 15 points. In their two previous home games, the Hammers did not win – a dismal 0:0 draw with Everton and a 2:5 defeat to Arsenal.
Disqualifications and injuries
Striker Michail Antonio was involved in a traffic accident and will not play in the upcoming match. The appearance of Ings and Todibo on the field is in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- West Ham have failed to win in the first half in four of their last five matches
- The Hammers have won only one of their last five Premier League matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in six of the Londoners' last eight Premier League matches
- West Ham have won only twice in the first half of their last 17 league games
Probable line-up: Fabianski - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson - Alvarez, Soler - Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus - Fullkrug.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
EnglandCurrent form
Wolverhampton can't get out of the relegation zone. The Wolves had two wins in a row over Southampton (2:0) and Fulham (4:1), when for the first time in a long time they managed to play reliably in defense. However, they failed to build on those successes, as the problems in defense did not go away. In the last two rounds, the team lost, conceding four goals - defeats to Bournemouth (2:4) and Everton (0:4).
In the league table with nine points, Gary O'Neill charges occupy the penultimate 19th place. The same number of points is also held by Ipswich, who are one position above them. The distance to the saving 17th place is four points. It should be noted that Wolverhampton is the worst team in the Premier League in terms of defense - 36 goals conceded.
The Wolves have rarely pleased their fans away from home during the season – they have only scored five points. Their only away win was against Fulham with a score of 4:1. Ahead is a game against West Ham, to whom they have lost in London in four previous head-to-head matches with a total score of 0:10.
Disqualifications and injuries
Injured and will not play today are Kalajdzic, Gonzalez, Mosquera, Traore. Sarabia appearance on the field is in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Wolves have failed to win in the first half in four of their last five matches
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Wolves' previous 11 Premier League games
- Goals have been exchanged in 11 of Wolves' last 13 Premier League games
- Wolves have conceded at least two goals in 15 of their last 18 Premier League games
Estimated line-up: Sa – Semedo, Lemina, Bueno, Ait-Nouri – Andre, Gomes – Bellegarde, Cunha, Guedes – Strand-Larsen.
Trends
Bet Total corners over 9.5
In 11 of West Ham last 12 matches this bet has paid off
1.45Wolverhampton Wanderers to Win Offsides Bet
West Ham have failed to win due to offsides in six of their last seven matches
1.87Bet Exact score 3:1
West Ham have won two of their last four head-to-head victories by two goals
13.50Bet Goals in both halves – yes
The bet took place in the three previous face-to-face matches
1.61Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
In three of the last five head-to-head matches, more than one goal was not scored in the opening 45 minutes
1.59Tip and bets
Both teams are currently in a decent decline, in defense you can see constant failures, it is difficult to give preference to anyone in the outcome of this pair. Nevertheless, we will agree with the bookmakers' odds, which lead West Ham as the favorite. Still, the Londoners have a more solid selection of players, play on their home field, where they won the four previous face-to-face matches. The hosts have nowhere to retreat, if they do not beat Wolverhampton, then Julen Lopetegui clearly has nothing to do as the Hammers' coach.
Our prediction is a West Ham win at odds of 1.97
Bet on total
Given the constant lapses in defense, a bet on the total over suggests itself. Three of West Ham last five matches have seen more than two goals scored. Wolverhampton have scored fewer than three goals in only one of their previous ten matches.
The second bet is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.62
Bet on the exact difference in the score
West Ham have a successful home record against Wolverhampton, winning their last four Premier League games. Overall, the Hammers have won four of their last five meetings, with two victories coming by two goals.
Prediction: West Ham win by two goals with odds of 5.70
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