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Premier League: West Ham United vs Burnley
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-10 22:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Carl Recine
In the recent Europa League knockout round, West Ham suffered a 0-1
defeat away to Freiburg in the first leg. However, there has been a significant
improvement in West Ham’s overall condition with the return of injured players.
In the last two league matches, West Ham achieved consecutive victories against
Brentford and Everton, showcasing good form. West Ham typically deploy a
4-2-3-1 formation, relying on long passes to initiate attacks and allowing
their forward players to deliver the final shot. Defensively, they employ high-pressing
tactics to apply pressure on the opponent’s defenders, disrupting their passing
lanes and forcing turnovers. Notably, West Ham have been strong at home,
recording five wins, four draws, and one loss in their last 10 home games.
Their effectiveness at home should not be underestimated.
Burnley’s recent form has indeed been lackluster, with a disappointing
record of two draws and eight losses in their last 10 games. Their last victory
dates back to December of the previous year. Currently, Burnley find themselves
second to last in the Premier League standings, having secured only three wins,
four draws, and 20 losses. They are already 12 points adrift from the safety
zone, making it challenging to escape the relegation zone in the remaining
time. Since Vincent Kompany took charge, Burnley experienced success in the
English Championship. However, they have encountered difficulties since
entering the Premier League. In the Championship, Burnley could dominate
opponents through ball control and technical advantages, but this approach has
proven less effective in the Premier League. Kompany’s high-pressing,
passing-oriented style seems to have struggled to adapt to the pace and
intensity of the Premier League, contributing to the their current predicament.
There is a significant disparity in overall strength and recent form
between the two teams. Burnley find themselves trapped in the relegation zone
and has been struggling to improve their situation. Additionally, Burnley have
suffered defeats in all of their last four away league games, conceding three
goals in each match. Their away performance has been a disaster. On the other
hand, West Ham have been on a winning streak in recent league matches,
displaying a revived form. Furthermore, West Ham have shown stability in their
home performances. Considering these factors, it is expected that West Ham,
playing at home, will have the advantage and be likely to secure all three
points.
West Ham United’s Last 5 Games: LWWLL
24-03-08 Freiburg 1-0 West Ham United
24-03-02 Everton 1-3 West Ham United
24-02-27 West Ham United 4-2 Brentford
24-02-17 Nottingham Forest 2-0 West Ham United
24-02-11 West Ham United 0-6 Arsenal
Burnley’s Last 5 Games: LLLLD
24-03-03 Burnley 0-2 Bournemouth
24-02-24 Crystal Palace 3-0 Burnley
24-02-17 Burnley 0-5 Arsenal
24-02-10 Liverpool 3-1 Burnley
24-02-03 Burnley 2-2 Fulham
Head To Head Record:
23-11-25 Burnley 1-2 West Ham United
22-04-17 West Ham United 1-1 Burnley
21-12-12 Burnley 0-0 West Ham United
21-05-04 Burnley 1-2 West Ham United
21-01-16 West Ham United 1-0 Burnley
Prediction: West Ham United to
win