West Ham vs Wolves: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 1st September 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 1st September 2018
Kick off at 3pm BST
Venue: Olympic Stadium

Match Preview:

West Ham’s win in midweek in the Carabao Cup against AFC Wimbledon was huge for morale as the Hammers have made a nightmare start to their league season.

However fans could rightly claim that they have had to play quality teams in Liverpool and Arsenal, both away games in which they conceded 7 goals. Though the Hammers played some good football at the Emirates, ultimately it wasn’t enough for a win and they are currently bottom of the league on goal difference.

Wolves have impressed already this season with a fighting 2-2 draw against Everton followed up with a loss away to Leicester and then a superb 1-1 draw at home to champions Manchester City. However it is easy to see a trend with the club which is that they will be hard to beat at home but perhaps weaker away.

West Ham vs Wolves Team News:

West Ham: Mark Noble has a back injury and will be assessed ahead of this game

Wolves: No new major injuries for the club ahead of this game, with Ivan Cavaleiro the only absentee.

West Ham vs Wolves Head to Head:

The teams have not met at West Ham since 2016 in the FA Cup which ended 1-0 to the Hammers.

Wolves have not won in London since 2010.

3 out of the last 10 fixtures between the two clubs has ended with the correct score of 3-1, two times in West Ham’s favour.

West Ham vs Wolves Prediction:

For manager Manuel Pellegrini this game is all about his side carrying the Carabao Cup victory into the weekend and getting their first win of the season. Wolves should be respected but the fact that West Ham played good football against Arsenal, won in midweek and are now at home, we will back the home side to win but remain cautious and cover the draw.

West Ham vs Wolves Betting Tips:

Asian handicap 0.0 West Ham at 1.83

Anytime goalscorer: Marko Arnautovic at 2.75