On Monday night, two struggling Premier League teams, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, will clash at the London Stadium in London. This match is vital for both teams, as they are both fighting to avoid relegation. The home team is in 14th place with 15 points, while Wolves are currently 19th with just 9 points.
West Ham United: Lopetegui under pressure
West Ham lost 3-1 to Leicester City in their last match despite dominating the majority of the match. Despite 31 shots on goal, they scored only once, which clearly shows that their use of situations is still a weak link. Julen Lopetegui, the manager, expressed frustration after the match: "We should win from this situation."
The team's season has been disappointing so far, with just 15 points in 15 games, and their defense leaves a lot to be desired. Although their performance at home shows an improving trend, the fans are growing impatient with Lopetegui.
Key statistics:
- West Ham have lost three of their last five games and won just once.
- In their last four matches played at the London Stadium, they have won two, drawn one and lost one.
- Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus are the most dangerous players in the forward line that the Wolves defense will have to watch out for.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
Fabianski - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Palmieri - Alvarez, Soler - Bowen, Soucek, Kudus - Fullkrug
Wolverhampton Wanderers: O'Neil's team in deep crisis
In Wolves' last match, they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Everton, which further deepened the team's crisis. In the match, they produced only two shots inside the opponent's penalty area, while they allowed eight shots on their own goal. Craig Dawson committed two own goals, which further worsened the team's situation.
Manager Gary O'Neil's situation is increasingly uncertain and the fans have lost faith. Wolves' away form is particularly worrying, having won just one of their last 14 away matches.
Key statistics:
- Wolves have conceded 36 goals so far this season, the worst in the league.
- They have scored just one point in their last five away games.
- Matheus Cunha and Hee-Chan Hwang could be the key figures in the offensive line, which the Wolves will rely on in hopes of scoring points.
Expected starting team (4-3-3):
Bentley - Doherty, Gomes, Dawson, Ait-Nouri - Doyle, Lemina, Bellegarde - Sarabia, Cunha, Hwang
Head-to-head results
In recent years, the matches between the two teams have been closely fought, but West Ham have generally been better at home. Wolves won two of their last four meetings, while one ended in a draw. However, Monday's match is also crucial from another point of view: the manager of the losing team may even lose his job.
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Forecast
The stakes are high for both teams, as a win could provide significant momentum for the rest of the season. West Ham have home advantage, but Wolves' attacking prowess, especially through Matheus Cunha, could spring a surprise.
Summary
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