West Ham vs Wolves: West Ham look to close the gap on the top 4 spots when they face Wolves at home in their next Premier League clash on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: West Ham vs Wolves
Venue: London Stadium, London
Date: Sunday 27th February, 2022
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
West Ham head into this after a 1-1 home draw against Newcastle in their previous Premier League clash last week.
Dawson and Willock scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils. West Ham have now drawn their last 2 matches across competitions and need a lift in performance to target the top 4 spots.
They are in 6th place currently with 42 points from 26 matches and have lost 1 of their last 5 matches across competitions.
On the other hand, Wolves were narrowly beaten at the Emirates by Arsenal on Thursday 2-1.
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Hwang gave the visitors a half time lead before a strike from Pépé and Sá’s own goal in extra time dashed their hopes.
This was Wolves’ third defeat in the last 5 matches which leaves them in 8th place with 40 points from 25 matches.
Hwang Hee-chan has now scored five Premier League goals this season, no Wolves player scored more during the entire 2020/21 campaign.
Can he score? Yes Hee-can. pic.twitter.com/GUtEzhnKpU
— William Hill (@WilliamHill) February 24, 2022
It’s a contest where either side need the points as they target a move upwards. With all to play for, we expect an intriguing contest.
Both sides last met in November, where Wolves won 1-0 at home through Jimenez’s effort.
Form Guide
West Ham: DDWWL
Wolves: LWWLL
Last Matches of both teams:
West Ham 1-1 Newcastle
Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
Hwang Hee-chan has now scored five Premier League goals this season, no Wolves player scored more during the entire 2020/21 campaign.
Can he score? Yes Hee-can. pic.twitter.com/GUtEzhnKpU
— William Hill (@WilliamHill) February 24, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of West Ham vs Wolves in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV; while the broadcast will be available on Star Sports Select 1.
Team News
Yarmolenko, Ogbonna and Coufal are out for the hosts due to injuries.
Sarkic and Semedo miss this one for Wolves due to shoulder and muscle injuries while Boly is a doubt due to calf strain.
West Ham possible 11:
Fabianski, Johnson, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma and Antonio
Wolves possible 11:
Sá, Saiss, Coady, Kilman, Nouri, Neves, Dendoncker, Marcal, Neto, Jimenez and Hwang
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Wolves
Given how the table is shaped, neither side can afford a defeat.
West Ham at home can produce the goods through their attacking style of play but Wolves are equally potent.
Hence, we expect an intriguing stalemate here.
Players to watch out for: Bowen, Rice, Hwang and Jimenez.
