One of the matches in the 7th round of the English Championship will take place on Saturday in London, where West Ham will host Ipswich Town at the London Stadium. Here’s a prediction for this matchup from the Sportsmacro experts.
West Ham
West Ham began the new season with a coaching change, as David Moyes departed and Julen Lopetegui took over. However, the team’s early form has been disappointing. In their first six matches, the Hammers managed just one victory, a 2-0 win over struggling Crystal Palace.
They drew 1-1 with both Fulham and Brentford, but faced setbacks against Aston Villa (1-2), Manchester City (1-3), and Chelsea (0-3). As a result, after six rounds, West Ham finds itself in 14th position in the Premier League standings.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town, back in the top tier of English football, faced tough competition in their Premier League debut, going up against formidable opponents. In their first two matches, they suffered defeats to Liverpool (0-2) and Manchester City (1-4). However, these challenges helped the players adapt more quickly to the level of the Premier League.
In their next four matches, Kieran McKenna’s side improved their performance, earning draws against Fulham (1-1), Brighton (0-0), Southampton (1-1), and Aston Villa (2-2). These results have allowed Ipswich to sit in 15th place in the Premier League standings.
Key Facts about the match
- In the last three matches between these teams, the bet on ‘Both Score’ has been successful.
- The betting option ‘Total over 2.5’ has also hit in 4 out of the last five encounters.
- Additionally, the ‘Both Score’ bet has been successful in 4 out of the last 5 matches involving West Ham.
Probable Lineups
- West Ham: Areola, Emerson, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan Bissaka, Rodriguez, Alvarez, Kudus, Soucek, Bowen, Antonio.
- Ipswich: Muric, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davies, Morsy, Phillips, Burns, Gutchinson, Smodic, Dileep
Head-to-Head (H2H)
West Ham has triumphed over Ipswich in their last three encounters. However, in their last five matches at home, the “Hammers” have managed just one victory, alongside two defeats.
West Ham vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The upcoming match promises to be intriguing, considering the current form of both teams. The chances appear fairly balanced, but West Ham is favored due to the experience of their key players. Our bet for the match is ‘West Ham win’ with odds of 1.85.
