West Ham vs Brighton Prediction & Tips
Back-to-back defeats in the Premier League (PL) for the first time since April mean West Ham United’s position in the top four is now in jeopardy. David Moyes’ team was undaunted in a narrow loss to Manchester City at the weekend and will seek to rebuild at home to Brighton & Hove Albion, while avoiding three straight losses in PL for the first time since June. 2020.
Despite having beaten Liverpool and Spurs at home lately, the win against Brighton might not be that easy as the ‘Hammers’ have not faced any team more times in PL without being able to beat them (E5, P3 ). But any superstitious fan can believe that this is the night that West Ham can end their curse against this rival, as the “Irons” have proven difficult to beat in their last seven PL games played on Tuesday. and Thursday (G4, E3).
After a brilliant start to the season in PL, in which Brighton came fourth after eight games, they will now try to end a losing streak of eight games without a win in PL, which includes six draws (P2). Despite their high draw rate, that good match record between the two is in their favor, and they have scored ten goals in their four PL visits to West Ham.
However, a very close match is expected as Brighton coach Graham Potter has drawn in each of their four meetings against West Ham, with both teams scoring in each. However, the seagulls could go home empty-handed if they fail to improve their record of 11 games without a win in their 12 PL games played on a Wednesday (E6, P5).
Players to watch: West Ham’s top scorer, Michail Antonio, has scored decisive goals in each of his last three official matches. For Brighton, Neal Maupay could be their most likely goalscorer – he is yet to lose when he has scored this season (W3, E1) and scored the first goal in their last away game.
Highlight: West Ham are unbeaten in eight of the ten PL games they have played as favorites this season (W6, E2, P2).
West Ham – Brighton FREE TIPS
West Ham – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
