West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to clash in a Premier League fixture tonight, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the table. This match promises to be an intriguing encounter, given the recent form and historical head-to-head record of these two sides.
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Current Form and League Standings
West Ham currently sits in 14th place in the Premier League, with 15 points from 14 matches. Their form has been poor overall, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses this season. At home, the Hammers have struggled, winning only 2 out of 7 matches, with 1 draw and 4 defeats.
Wolves, on the other hand, find themselves in a more precarious position, occupying 19th place in the table. Their form has been very poor, with just 2 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses from 14 matches. Away from home, Wolves have managed 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 defeats.
Goalscoring and Conceding
West Ham have been struggling in front of goal, averaging only 1.29 goals per match. They have scored a total of 18 goals in 14 matches, with 10 of those coming at home. Defensively, they have conceded an average of 1.93 goals per match, letting in 27 goals overall.
Wolves have fared slightly better in attack, scoring an average of 1.57 goals per match. However, their defensive record is concerning, conceding an average of 2.57 goals per game. This has resulted in a goal difference of -14 for Wolves after 14 matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical head-to-head record between these two teams is closely-contested. In their 21 previous meetings, West Ham have won 11 times, Wolves have won 9 times and there has been 1 draw. The average total number of goals scored is 2.57 per match.
Key Statistics
• West Ham’s home form: 2 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses
• Wolves’ away form: 1 win, 2 draws, 4 losses
• West Ham’s clean sheet percentage: 21% (3 in 14 matches)
• Wolves’ clean sheet percentage: 7% (1 in 14 matches)
• West Ham’s matches seeing over 2.5 goals: 64%
• Wolves’ matches seeing over 2.5 goals: 79%
Recent Results
West Ham’s recent form has been poor, with their last five Premier League results reading: L-D-W-L-L. Wolves have also struggled, with their last five league results being: D-W-W-L-L.
Prediction
Given the above statistics and current form of both teams, this match could go either way. Both sides have struggled defensively, which suggests we might see both teams scoring in this encounter. The historical average of 2.57 goals per match between these teams, combined with their current defensive frailties, indicates the possibility of an over 2.5 goals scenario.
West Ham’s slightly better league position and home advantage might give them a slight edge, but Wolves’ superior goal-scoring record this season could make for an interesting contest. With both teams desperate for points to climb the table, we can expect a closely-fought match with potential for multiple goals.
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