Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Wolves vs West Ham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

Fixture: Wolves vs West Ham
Date: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Venue: Molineux

The match at Molineux Stadium is expected to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams looking to secure crucial points for their respective objectives. Wolves will aim to exploit their home advantage and capitalise on their recent form, while West Ham will look to bounce back and maintain their mid-table position.

Given the current form and the injury concerns for both teams, the match could be decided by moments of individual brilliance or defensive solidity. Wolves' home advantage and the need to secure points in their relegation battle might give them a slight edge.

Prediction: Wolves 1-1 West Ham

Wolves have shown resilience in their recent outings, managing to secure crucial points in their battle against relegation. Their last five matches have been a mix of wins and draws, with a notable victory against Southampton and a draw against Everton. However, losses to Fulham and Liverpool highlight areas where they need to improve, particularly in defending against strong attacks.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 2-1 Southampton (A)
• Draw: 1-1 Everton (H)
• Loss: 1-2 Fulham (H)
• Win: 1-0 Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-2 Liverpool (A)
  

West Ham have been inconsistent in their recent form, with a mix of wins and losses. They managed to secure back-to-back victories against Leicester and Arsenal, but a draw against Everton and a loss to Newcastle show their struggle for consistency. Their performance against Brentford was particularly disappointing as they failed to capitalise on home advantage.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 1-1 Everton (A)
• Loss: 0-1 Newcastle (H)
• Win: 2-0 Leicester (H)
• Win: 1-0 Arsenal (A)
• Loss: 0-1 Brentford (H)
  

The historical encounters between Wolves and West Ham have been closely contested, with both teams having their moments of dominance. In their recent meetings, West Ham have had the upper hand, winning four of the last five matches. However, Wolves have shown they can compete, with a 1-0 victory at home in January 2023.

• West Ham 2-1 Wolves (09 December 2024)
• Wolves 1-2 West Ham (06 April 2024)
• West Ham 3-0 Wolves (17 December 2023)
• Wolves 1-0 West Ham (14 January 2023)
• West Ham 2-0 Wolves (01 October 2022)
  

Wolves are facing a challenging situation with several key players potentially sidelined due to injuries. Enso Gonzalez and Yerson Mosquera are out due to knee and hand injuries, while Jorgen Strand Larsen is an injury doubt.

Matheus Cunha is ruled out through suspension. The potential absence of these players, particularly Cunha, who has been a significant goal threat, could impact their attacking options.

West Ham are also dealing with injury concerns, with Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville, and Niclas Fullkrug all likely to miss out. Antonio's absence in particular could affect their forward line, as he has been a key figure in their attack for a number of years.

José Sá; Toti Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou, Matt Doherty; Nélson Semedo, João Gomes, André, Rayan Aït-Nouri; Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde; Pablo Sarabia

Wolves are likely to continue with their 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive structure while utilising the pace and creativity of Bellegarde in attack. The potential absence of Larsen could see Sarabia stepping up as the main attacking threat.

Alphonse Areola; Maximilian Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lucas Paqueta, James Ward-Prowse, Tomás Soucek, Emerson; Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen

West Ham may opt for a 3-5-2 formation to counter Wolves' attacking threats, with Bowen and Kudus leading the line. The midfield trio of Paqueta, Ward-Prowse, and Soucek will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and breaking up Wolves' play.

• João Gomes vs Tomás Soucek: The battle in midfield will be pivotal, with Gomes' tackling and distribution facing off against Soucek's physical presence and goal-scoring ability.
• Jarrod Bowen vs Rayan Aït-Nouri: Bowen's pace and finishing will be tested by Aït-Nouri's defensive skills and ability to contribute to the attack.
• Jean-Ricner Bellegarde: With several key players potentially out, Bellegarde's creativity and goal threat will be crucial for Wolves.
• James Ward-Prowse: His set-piece expertise and ability to control the game from midfield will be vital for West Ham.
  

Wolves have won two of the last three Premier League home games against West Ham. This historical advantage could play a psychological role in the upcoming match.

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