In the crucial Game Week 17 of the 2023/2024 season, West Ham United prepare to tackle Wolverhampton Wanderers on the home ground of the London Stadium on December 17.
Considering their past encounters, this match is set to be highly competitive. Their last clash saw West Ham United narrowly edge out Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.
With a total of 15 matches played between both teams, both West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers have emerged victorious 7 times each, with 1 game ending in a draw. So far, matches involving the two teams have seen an average of 2.2 goals scored, with both teams scoring (BTTS) in 20% of the games.
If we take a look at recent team trends, West Ham United has accumulated an impressive 10 points in its last 5 games with an average of 2 points per match. They have a solid record of scoring, with 8 goals in the last 5 matches, and have managed to remain unbeaten in the last 2 home games. Given the past 6 games for West Ham involved two or more goals, we may witness a couple of goals in the upcoming game.
On the other side, Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured 7 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1.4 points per match. Even when playing away from home, their scoring hasn’t been a concern, as they have found the net in their last 7 away games. Also, they are on a 2-match undefeated streak, a run they will aim to extend.
In the ongoing Premier League season, West Ham United has averaged 1.57 points per game in home matches, whereas Wolverhampton Wanderers has averaged only 0.88 points per game in their away matches.
This, when combined with the respective form and trends of the teams, makes this encounter between West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers an interesting one to watch for the fans and pundits alike.
