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Premier League: West Ham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Kickoff Time: 2026-4-11 3:00 (HKT)
West Ham drew with Leeds United in the FA Cup last time out and the tie went to a penalty shootout, where the Hammers eventually lost 2-4 and crashed out disappointingly. In the league, West Ham currently sits in the relegation zone, yet the team is only one point adrift of safety and still has a chance to avoid the drop. Under Nuno’s management, West Ham adopts a counter-attacking system, focusing on midfield pressing, wide acceleration and quick transitions between defence and attack. The Hammers’ attack relies heavily on Jarrod Bowen, who has scored 40% of the team’s total goals. However, defensive fragility remains the side’s biggest problem. So far this season, West Ham has conceded 57 goals, held back by poor defending, making them the second-worst side in the league in terms of goals conceded.
Wolves drew 2-2 away at Brentford in their previous match. In their last five league games, they have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, performing far better than expected. Nevertheless, due to their dismal form earlier in the campaign, Wolves’ survival hopes are now only theoretical. Wolves also operate a counter-attacking system, primarily using a compact low block, with the whole team dropping deep to compress space and cut off the opposition’s passing lanes. In attack, the side relies on precise long balls and the individual ability of a small number of forwards to create threats. Notably, Wolves are the only team in the entire Premier League yet to win an away game this season, managing just 5 draws and 10 defeats from 15 away fixtures.
Although Wolves have been impressive in the league recently, their poor away form is plain to see. Furthermore, West Ham have won their last five home matches against Wolves by convincing margins, giving the Hammers a clear home advantage. All things considered, West Ham, backed by home advantage, are favoured to come out on top in this encounter.
West Ham’s Last 5 Games: DLDDW
26-04-05 West Ham 2-2 Leeds United (penalties 2-4)
26-03-22 Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham
26-03-15 West Ham 1-1 Manchester City
26-03-10 West Ham 2-2 Brentford (penalties 5-3)
26-03-05 Fulham 0-1 West Ham
Wolverhampton Wanderers‘s Last 5 Games: DLWWL
26-03-17 Brentford 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
26-03-07 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Liverpool
26-03-04 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Liverpool
26-02-28 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Aston Villa
26-02-22 Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Head-To-Head Record
26-01-03 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 West Ham
25-08-27 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 West Ham
25-04-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 West Ham
24-12-10 West Ham 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
24-04-06 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 West Ham
Prediction: West Ham to win at home