West Ham United faces Everton in what promises to be an exciting Premier League showdown at the London Stadium.
Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent setbacks and secure a much-needed victory.
Match Preview
Reeling from back-to-back losses in the Premier League and Europa League, West Ham United seeks redemption when they take on Everton.
In their recent Europa League encounter, David Moyes’s men suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Olympiacos.
While a stunning volley from Lucas Paqueta offered some consolation, it was too late to overturn the game.
West Ham’s Premier League campaign has also been challenging, with a 4-1 loss to Aston Villa adding to their woes.
The team’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United and consecutive defeats have pushed them down to ninth place in the table, with the possibility of slipping further.
Everton, on the other hand, is dealing with off-field distractions, mourning the loss of chairman Bill Kenwright and struggling in the Premier League.
Their recent defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby highlighted the challenges they face.
Currently in 16th place, Everton is just three points away from the relegation zone.
Despite their recent setbacks, West Ham has shown consistency in scoring, maintaining a streak of netting in all their competitive matches.
In their 14 Premier League home games this season, they’ve consistently found the back of the net.
The match between these two teams is expected to be highly competitive, with both sides aiming to secure crucial points.
West Ham has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning three of their last four meetings.
Key Players and Team News
West Ham’s Emerson Palmieri will be suspended for the match due to receiving his fifth yellow card in the Premier League.
Aaron Cresswell or Ben Johnson may step in to replace him. West Ham is also dealing with injuries to Vladimir Coufal and Lukasz Fabianski, with their availability uncertain.
For Everton, Ashley Young will miss the game due to suspension following his red card in the Merseyside derby. Nathan Patterson is expected to replace him.
Seamus Coleman is back in training but not fully fit, while Andre Gomes and Dele Alli are not expected to return until next month.
Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison are likely to make a comeback for Everton after being substituted in their previous match.
Idrissa Gueye is expected to challenge James Garner for a midfield spot.
Possible Starting Lineups:
West Ham United:
Areola;
Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell;
Alvarez, Soucek;
Bowen, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta;
Antonio
Everton:
Pickford;
Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko;
Harrison, Onana, Gueye, McNeil;
Doucoure;
Calvert-Lewin
Prediction
In what promises to be a closely contested match, West Ham United is favored to come out on top.
The team’s consistency in scoring, especially at home, gives them an edge.
Everton, dealing with off-field issues and recent distractions, will need a strong performance to secure a result.
Prediction:
Don’t miss this exciting clash between two Premier League sides looking to get back on track and secure crucial points.
- Our Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 Everton