West Ham vs Stoke: Preview and Prediction

Monday 16th April 2018

England Premier League
Monday 16th April 2018
Kick off at 8pm BST
Venue: Olympic Stadium

Match Preview:

West Ham’s victory over Southampton the last time they played at home cannot be underestimated, and could be the key to keeping the club in the Premier League. David Moyes' side followed that up with a superb 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, and now they will take on fellow strugglers Stoke and the home team will feel confident of another three points.

The Hammers have chosen a good time to hit form and if they beat Stoke they would go 10 points clear of them. The club have lost just 1 game from their past five and this seems like the perfect opportunity for another win.

Stoke fought hard against Tottenham and only lost 2-1 but that defeat was their 4^th in a row and they stay in 19^th place and six points from safety. Stoke have the 2^nd to worst away record in the league where from a possible 48 points they have won just 8. Indeed they have won just one match all season on the road and are conceding on average two goals a game.

West Ham vs Stoke Team News:

West Ham: Aaron Cresswell has a chance to return after a knock. James Collins and Manuel Lanzini remain major injury doubts

Stoke: Charlie Adam is serving the last of his 3 match ban after a red card.

West Ham vs Stoke Head to Head:

5 of the last 7 games either home or away has ended in a draw

West Ham have not beaten Stoke in London since 2011

Earlier this season at Stoke, West Ham won 3-0

West Ham vs Stoke Prediction:

West Ham are in good spirits, which even a few weeks ago looked unimaginable. But the club has recovered and look confident. They have the team to win this match and they should win it. If not, serious questions must be raised as Stoke this season are one of the poorest sides in the league.

West Ham vs Stoke Betting Tips:

West Ham to beat Stoke at 2.00

Anytime goalscorer: Marko Arnautovic at 2.50