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West Ham vs Brighton: English Premier League Match Prediction
West Ham have not lost to Brighton in their last two head-to-head encounters, but in the next game on December 21, even at home, the Hammers are underdogs with bookmakers. Will the Londoners be able to score points today? – the answer is in our forecast. What bets should you play on the match?
Command Analysis
West Ham United
EnglandCurrent form
West Ham managed to break their losing streak after two defeats in a row. The Londoners earned four points in their previous two matches. First, they beat Wolverhampton (2:1) at home, and then took points away from Bournemouth (1:1). Considering the less than impressive season, such results can definitely be considered successful. However, Julen Lopetegui team is only in 14th place in the league table with 19 points. It will be difficult to enter the top 6 and get a ticket to European competitions for the next season, as the gap is currently six points. It should be noted that West Ham has noticeably improved on its home field during the season and has suffered only one defeat in its previous five matches, when it failed to cope with Arsenal (2:5).
Disqualifications and injuries
Antonio will not be able to help his team due to injury. Soler will serve a disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
- West Ham have drawn 0-0 at half-time in their last two matches
- Eight of the Londoners' previous 11 Premier League matches have seen goals exchanged
Probable line-up: Fabianski - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson - Alvarez, Soucek - Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville - Bowen.
Brighton & Hove Albion
EnglandCurrent form
Brighton were recently fighting for a place in the top four, but could not withstand the competition. In the last four rounds, the Seagulls did not have the most difficult schedule, but they failed to win even once - two draws and two defeats. The fact that they cannot beat their opponents over time with class is telling. Thus, in the last match, Fabian Hürzeler team lost to Crystal Palace (1:3) on their home field. In fact, everything was decided in the first half, when the Glaziers scored three goals. Brighton are also not doing well away from home - a defeat to Fulham (1:3) and a draw with Leicester (2:2). The Seagulls have obvious problems in defense - in the three previous matches they did not concede less than two goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kadioglu, Milner and Webster are out through injury. Veltman, Welbeck, March, Hinshelwood, O'Reilly are doubtful.
Interesting trends for betting
- Both teams have scored in Brighton last eight games
- Seven of the Seagulls' previous eight matches have seen at least three goals scored
Tentative lineup: Verbruggen - Lamptey, van Hecke, Dank, Estupignan - Wiffer, Baleba - Encio, Rutter, Mitoma - Pedro.
Trends
West Ham to score in the second half
West Ham have scored goals in the second half in their last three matches
1.62Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
In the eight previous head-to-head matches, no more than one goal was scored in the opening 45 minutes.
1.65Bet Exact score 2:1
West Ham have scored two goals in their last two wins
10.00Tip and bets
Brighton have failed to win in four rounds in a row and are experiencing serious problems in defense. Nevertheless, bookmakers are leading the Seagulls as favorites. West Ham, of course, is also far from the peak of form, but is playing on its home field, has not lost in two previous matches and is clearly not inferior to the upcoming opponent at the moment. We believe that the line underestimates the Hammers.
Our prediction is West Ham not to lose at 1.62
Bet on total
Brighton defence has been failing regularly, and this is largely the reason for their recent failures. In the three previous matches, the Seagulls have always conceded at least two goals, and we do not rule out that this series will continue in London.
The second bet is West Ham individual total goals over 1.5 with odds of 2.05
Bet on corners
Another promising trend in corners is worth noting. Brighton have not taken more than five corners in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings at West Ham in the Premier League. Accordingly, we recommend betting on statistics.
Prediction: Brighton corners total under 5.5 with odds of 1.72
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