West Ham vs Wolves Betting Prediction 27-Sep (EPL)
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West Ham vs Wolves is expected to be an exciting duel judging by the odds given by online bookmakers. They’re almost identical for all three outcomes (Home, Away, Draw), but we think otherwise. We believe Wolverhampton Wanderers should win this one without any problems. Why? Keep reading to find out!
COVID-19 in West Ham
Just before West Ham’s game with Hull in the EFL Cup, which the Hammers won 5-1, it was revealed that their boss David Moyes and two more players have tested positive to COVID-19.
Testing on COVID-19 is done randomly in the Premier League, as a preventive measure. However, if a player/coach tests positive, all of their close contacts have to get tested as well. What this means is that the chance is high that other West Ham players might test positive, even though if they’re showing no symptoms of the diseases, the same as those three guys.
100% Poor Record in the Prem
West Ham have zero points in the Premier League after two rounds, with the score difference of 1-4. They lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the opening round, followed by a defeat to Arsenal in the second round. Obviously, considering how tough the Premier League is this season, they need to start winning points ASAP.
The good news for them is that they did well in the Carabao Cup, absolutely demolishing Hull. The bad news is that Hull is a team playing in League 1, which is the third tier of English soccer.
West Ham vs Wolves H2H
Wolves returned to the Premier League in the season 2018-19. Since then, they are without a defeat to West Ham. Actually, this team has won each of those games, with a total goal score of 8-0.
Wolves did lose in the previous round to Manchester City by 3-1, but before that, they beat Sheffield United 2-0. They obviously still have what it takes to compete for a spot in Europe.
The player quality is the reason why Wolves would be our favorites against West Ham even if Moyes and others haven’t tested positive to COVID-19. In fact, even if West Ham have been in a winning form, we’d still think Wolves are going to win this game.
The odds for Wolves win are pretty good, but if you’d like even longer odds, we got a soccer prop bet suggestion for you. We say put your money that Wolves are going to win this without allowing a single goal.
Our West Ham vs Wolves Predictions:
- Wolves
- Wolves to win to nil