Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date: 17th December, 2023
- Kick-off time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: London Stadium
West Ham vs Wolves Match Preview
Wolves are all set to take the field against West Ham on Sunday. Both the teams have faced a similar fate in the league as they are placed quite similarly at the mid-table position.
With 7 wins and 24 points to their name in the 16 matches, West Ham is placed in the ninth position of the league. On the other hand, Wolves with 5 wins and 19 points are placed in the 13th position of the league.
West Ham is coming to this match after a devastating loss to Fulham by a 3-2 scoreline. However, West Ham managed to beat an in-form Tottenham 2-1, a match earlier than the Fulham match. Wolves on the other hand are coming to this match after a draw to Nottingham Forest.
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West Ham vs Wolves Head-to-Head
In the head-to-head between the two teams, West Ham has the lead with 33 wins to Wolves 24. 14 matches between the two teams have ended in a draw. In the last five matches too, West Ham has a lead over Wolves with three wins. West Ham is predicted to win the match owing to the form of Bowen by a scoreline of 2-1.
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West Ham vs Wolves Team News
David Moyes’s team has performed below expectations in the Premier League this season. However, West Ham has been performing fairly well in other competitions.
In the Europa League, West Ham is currently the table toppers of its group and is ensured of qualifying for the next round. West Ham has also qualified for the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup and the third round of the FA Cup. West Ham has been hyperactive during the transfer window before the start of the season. Their wonderboy Declan Rice left the club for Arsenal for a whopping 933 Crore (£105m). Nikola Vlasic too left the club for Torino.
West Ham also had some top arrivals during the transfer window. Mohammed Kudus and Edson Álvarez arrived from Ajax, and James Ward-Prowse arrived from Southampton FC. Players such as Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus, and James Ward-Prowse have been performing well for the club.
West Ham would aim to repeat their historic 22–23 season, in which they achieved European success by winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. Michail Antonio will miss the match on Sunday for West Ham owing to a knee injury.
Gary O’Neil’s Wolverhampton Wanderers known as Wolves is currently in the 13th position of the league. Wolves have been in trouble before the season. They lost some of their main key players such as Ruben Neves and Joao Mourinho.
However, the club also saw various arrivals in the transfer window. Players such as Santiago Bueno, Matheus Cunha, and Tommy Doyle arrived during the transfer window. Though the club is in the 13th position of the Premier League table, various players such as Hee-Chan Hwang, Matheus Cunha, and Pedro Neto have been performing consistently during the season. Hee-Chan Hwang has already registered eight goals and two assists this season. Pedro Neto has been the main assist provider for the Wolves with eight assists.
West Ham vs Wolves Betting Tips
- West Ham to win the match.
- West Ham to score one or more than one goal.
Odds:
- West Ham to win: 23/20
- Draw: 5/2
- Wolves to win: 23/10
- (Odds via Betfair and subject to change.)
West Ham vs Wolves Possible LineUps
West Ham:
- Goalkeeper- L. Fabianski
- Defenders- A. Cresswell, N. Aguerd, K. Zouma, V. Coucal
- Midfielders- P. Fornals, J. Ward Prowse, M. Kudus, T. Soucek, Lucas Paqueta
- Forward- J. Bowen
Wolves:
- Goalkeeper- J. Sa
- Defenders- M. Kilman, C. Dawson, T. Gomes
- Midfielders- N. Semedo, M. Lemina, J. Gomes, H. Bueno
- Forwards- P. Sarabia, H. Hwang, M. Cunha
West Ham vs Wolves Players to watch out for
Jarrod Bowen
The player to watch out for West Ham is going to be J.Bowen. Bowen has been the major threat in attack for the West Ham- United. Bowen had already racked up a staggering nine goals and an assist in this season’s Premier League. Apart from Bowen, James Ward-Prowse can prove to be a major threat in the central midfield region. Prowse has scored three goals and five assists in this season’s Premier League.
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Hee-Chan Hwang
The player to watch out for Wolves will be Hee-Chan Hwang. The center-forward has been in stellar form this season and has scored a staggering eight goals and two assists in this season’s Premier League. Apart from Chan Hwang, Pedro Neto can be a major threat down the right-hand side of the attack. Neto has registered eight assists to his name and is the leading assist provider of the club currently in this season.