Halloween brings a pivotal Championship clash as West Ham host West Brom, with both sides desperate to climb the table. The Hammers, currently languishing with a 25% win rate, have shown flashes of life recently with two wins and a draw in their last five, but their porous defence, conceding 57 goals, remains a significant concern. West Brom, just above them in the standings, also boast a modest 28% win rate but arrive with slightly better recent form, picking up two wins and two draws from their last five outings.
Historically, this fixture has often favoured West Ham, who have won three of the last five encounters, including a dominant 3-1 away victory earlier this season. However, West Brom did snatch a 1-0 win at the London Stadium recently, proving they can cause an upset. The bookmakers are struggling to separate the teams, with a draw almost as likely as a home win (45% for both). This suggests a tight affair, potentially decided by individual brilliance or a defensive lapse. For West Ham, containing West Brom's attack will be paramount, while the Baggies will look to exploit the Hammers' defensive vulnerabilities. Expect a cagey contest where both teams will be wary of conceding.
1. M. Hermansen, 2. K. Walker-Peters, 15. K. Mavropanos, 3. M. Kilman, 5. Morato, 20. J. Bowen, 14. D. Mukasa, 7. A. Engels, 10. M. Solomon, 11. T. Castellanos, 17. M. Kante
1. M. O'Leary, 18. B. Pereira, 2. C. Mepham, 6. G. Campbell, 4. C. Styles, 29. H. Whitwell, 8. J. Molumby, 17. O. Diakite, 21. I. Price, 9. B. Stewart, 7. F. Myhre
Match events
17' Card Yellow Card — Maximilian Kilman (West Ham)
20' Goal Normal Goal — Felix Horn Myhre (West Brom) (assists: J. Morgan)
29' Goal Normal Goal — Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) (assists: Mohamadou Kante)
48' Goal Normal Goal — J. Morgan (West Brom) (assists: Felix Horn Myhre)
60' subst Substitution 1 — Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus (West Ham) (assists: Joel Piroe)
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