West Ham United (12-10-9) travel to face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers (12-12-6) on Saturday, April 6th. This match will be played at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Both West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers ended their previous matches with a draw. The match is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.
West Ham United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
West Ham United Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, West Ham United hosted Tottenham Hotspur and the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw. This came on the heels of two straight wins for West Ham United. Despite playing at home, they were still the underdog at +243.
The over/under line going into the match was 3.5 goals, which was higher than the actual two goals scored. This was the first time in three matches for West Ham that the under/over line didn’t come into play.
Kurt Zouma was the only player for West Ham United to score, and he took just one total shot and one shot on goal. Jarrod Bowen finished the match with a club-high two shots on goal, to go along with his club-high nine corner kick opportunities.
West Ham United is currently 7th in the EPL, three points behind Manchester United. They are 12-10-9 overall, and their road record is 6-7-2. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, going 1-1-3. In their last match, they played to a 1-1 draw vs. Tottenham Hotspur. After this match vs. Wolverhampton, they will be at home vs. Fulham FC on Sunday, April 14th.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, Wolverhampton Wanderers took on Burnley FC. This match took place on the road, and despite playing to a draw, they were the underdog at +205. The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.
Wolverhampton’s offense scored just one time on their eight total shots and two shots on goal. Rayan Aït-Nouri was the only player for the club to score, with Pablo Sarabia finishing with the only assist for the club.
On the defensive end, Wolverhampton’s back line allowed a total of 13 shots and six shots on goal, with five saves for José Sá. The club’s defenders finished with six interceptions and two blocked shots.
Through 30 matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers sits 10th in the EPL with a record of 12-12-6. They are just one point behind Brighton & Hove Albion and one point ahead of AFC Bournemouth. Overall, they have been favored in just seven matches, going 3-2-2, while they have been the underdog in 23 matches, going 9-10-4. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-1-1, including a draw against 19th-ranked Burnley FC on April 2nd. After this match, they will take on Nottingham Forest FC on April 13th.
West Ham United Offense Breakdown
West Ham United’s offense has been solid this season, ranking 8th in the EPL with 1.6 goals per match. Jarrod Bowen has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 15 times, which is 6th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 8th in the EPL. James Ward-Prowse has been their top playmaker, leading the team in assists and ranking 23rd in the league. He has also scored 5 goals this season. Overall, West Ham is 15th in shots on goal and 17th in corners.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown
Wolverhampton Wanderers has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 13th in the EPL. They have scored less than their season average in each of their last five matches. Hwang Heechan is their top scorer with 10 goals, which is 14th in the EPL. Matheus Cunha leads the team in shots on goal and is 10th in the EPL in that category. Pedro Neto is their leader in assists and is 5th in the EPL in that category.
West Ham United Defense Breakdown
West Ham United’s defense has been a bit up and down of late, but they are coming off a solid performance against Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is 6th in the EPL in scoring. Overall, they are 16th in the league in goals allowed, giving up 1.8 goals per match. Keeper Alphonse Aréola is 13th in the league with four clean sheets, and he is 2nd in the league with 113 saves. Overall, West Ham is 17th in blocked shots and 4th in interceptions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown
Over their last six matches, Wolverhampton’s defense has been up and down, but they have been trending in the right direction of late. They have given up just five goals over their last four matches, and they are coming off a match where they gave up just one goal to Burnley FC, who is 19th in the EPL in scoring. Overall, Wolverhampton is 9th in the EPL in goals allowed, and they are 19th in blocked shots. Keeper José Sá is 14th in the EPL with four clean sheets.
West Ham United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
Coming into this EPL matchup, West Ham has been the better offensive team, ranking 8th in goals scored and 1st in shooting percentage. Our projections have them taking 16 shots compared to 10 for Wolverhampton. Look for Michail Antonio to have the best chance to score for West Ham. As for Wolverhampton, Matheus Cunha has the best chance to find the net. We like West Ham to win this one 2-1, with a payout of +173 on the money line.
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Last updated:April 4, 2024 West Ham United FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC