West Ham vs Wolves Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 9, 2024

West Ham vs Wolves Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Wednesday, Dec 04
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
• Venue: London Stadium, England

The Hammers will host Wolves in their 15th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at London Stadium. The London giants will be looking to regain their form following their disappointing start to the season under Julen Lopetegui.

Hosts West Ham are one of the struggling squads in the Premier League this season. They are desperate to improve their league position and are looking to capitalize on their home advantage in this tie. The Hammers did not have a great start to the new campaign and are searching for their fifth in the league after 14 games.

Meanwhile, Gary O’Neil’s men have managed only two wins in their last 14 games in the Premier League and are sitting in the relegation zone. Wolves are currently sitting 19th in the Premier League standings and are coming off a 4-0 defeat to Everton in their last game. The hosts are expected to emerge triumphants in Monday’s fixture.

West Ham Team News

West Ham would be boosted with the return of Niclas Fullkrug who is back after a lengthy absence. Summer signing Jean-Clair Todibo is a doubt going into this game. There are no further injury concerns for Julen Lopetegui’s side this weekend.

Wolves Team News

As for Wolves, they would be without the services of Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Enso Gonzalez (knee), Yerson Mosquera (knee), Boubacar Traore (knee) and Bastien Meupiyou (fitness). Pablo Sarabia and Santiago Bueno are all expected to return to the starting lineup. Nélson Semedo would be available once again after serving a suspension.

West Ham vs Wolves Predicted Lineups

West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Fabiański

Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson

Midfielders: Álvarez, Paquetá

Forwards: Bowen, Souček, Kudus; Fülkrug

Wolves predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Sá

Defenders: Bueno, Dawson, T. Gomes

Midfielders: Semedo, André, Lemina, J. Gomes

Forwards: Cunha, Aït-Nouri; Larsen

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 73 times in the past, with West Ham winning 35 of those games. Wolves have won 24 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 14 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in West Ham vs Wolves

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

West Ham attacker Jarrod Bowen is one of the pivotal players in the current West Ham squad and has had a mixed start to the new campaign. The England international has bagged three goals and three assists in 14 Premier League appearances so far.

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

The Brazilian attacker has made a fine start to his 2024/25 campaign scoring seven goals in 14 Premier League appearances so far. Cunha who holds a contract until the summer of 2027 has been a rare shining light for Gary O’Neil’s side this season.

West Ham vs Wolves Prediction

It has been a disappointing start for Julen Lopetegui’s star to the campaign as West Ham have managed only four wins from their first 14 Premier League games. They are coming off a disappointing 3-1 defeat to newly-promoted Leicester City last weekend. The Hammers would aim to make amends from their back-to-back Premier League defeats and would not get a better chance than this tie.

As for Wolves, they sustained a 4-0 defeat to Everton in their last game and have conceded 36 goals so far after 14 games. Gary O’Neil’s side had an underwhelming start to their Premier League campaign as they are languishing in the relegation zone. They are currently sitting in 19th place with nine points and would aim to get out of the relegation battle.

Predicted Score: West Ham 2-1 Wolves

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