Prediction: West Ham United to win 2-0
Best Odds: 13/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
West Ham United and Sheffield United will face each other at the London Stadium in the Premier League next week. The match is slated to kick off at 6pm UK time next Monday and promises to be an entertaining game of football.
West Ham United
West Ham United are having a wonderful season in the Premier League and are actually in the running for the Champions League places in the table. David Moyes’s side are sixth in the standings at the moment with 39 points from 23 matches, just a point behind fourth-placed and defending English champions Liverpool.
The Hammers played out a goalless draw with Fulham away from home at Craven Cottage in the league this past weekend. It followed a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa away from home at Villa Park in the Premier League. On Tuesday evening, West Ham lost to Premier League rivals Manchester United away from home at Old Trafford in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Team News:
Angelo Ogbonna picked up an injury against Manchester United in the FA Cup on Tuesday evening and had to be substituted. It is likely that the defender will miss the game against Sheffield United.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are having a torrid time in the Premier League, and it looks very likely now that the Blades will end up getting relegated to the Championship at the end of the season. Chris Wilder’s side are rooted to the foot of the table with just 11 points from 23 matches, as many as 12 points from safety.
The Blades, though, have shown some encouraging times in recent times. United won 2-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 27 and got the better of West Bromwich Albion by the same scoreline at Bramall Lane on February 2.
Team News:
Ethan Ampadu was ineligible to play against his parent club Chelsea, but the 20-year-old will be available for the game against West Ham.
Key Factors to Consider
- West Ham United have scored 34 goals in 23 Premier League games this season.
- Sheffield United have scored scored 15 goals in 23 Premier League games this season.
- West Ham United have conceded 28 goals in 23 Premier League matches this campaign.
- Sheffield United have conceded 37 goals in 23 Premier League matches this campaign.
- West Ham United won against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in November.
Conclusion
Sheffield United are unlikely to pose too much of a trouble for West Ham, who are flying. An easy win for the Hammers in this Premier League game is likely to be the final outcome.
Prediction: West Ham United to win 2-0
Best Odds: 13/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
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