Wolves v West Ham Betting Tips [4 December 2019]
Football - Premier League
4 December 2019 14:30
The match
Wolverhampton Wanderers will look to continue their push for top-five spots in Premier League when they take on a West Ham side that is fresh off a derby win. Wolves start this round sixth with 20 points, while West Ham are 13th with 16 points.
The hosts are coming off a hard-fought 1-1 home draw against Sheffield United. That extended their unbeaten run in the league to nine matches. This run saw them win four matches and draw five games. Interestingly, each of the five draws ended 1-1 while the wins have seen the Wolves score exactly two goals. It is their stringent defence that has been leading the way for Wolves. They have conceded just 17 goals so far, which is the fifth-best record in the league ahead of this round. Even playing at home, they have proved to be a stubborn side this campaign. They have lost only once in their seven home Premier League games, but have won just twice. Only Chelsea could score more than one goal at this venue this league season.
West Ham are fresh off a surprise 1-0 win over Chelsea in the London derby over the weekend. That ended their winless run of seven Premier League matches to ease the pressure on the manager Manuel Pellegrini. This sequence saw them lose five and draw two matches. Regardless of their recent win with a clean sheet, West Ham’s defence remains porous. The 23 goals they have conceded so far in the season is the fourth worst in the league. Only the bottom three sides have conceded more, which is an indicator of West Ham’s struggles. The win at Stamford Bridge was just the second of the season in away matches for the ‘Hammers’. West Ham have now drawn three and lost two of their seven away Premier League matches.
Key Statistics
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have seen under 2.5 total match goals in four of their last five home Premier League matches.
- Four of the last five matches between these sides in all competitions have produced under 2.5 total match goals.
- West Ham United have seen under 2.5 total match goals in four of their seven away Premier League matches this campaign.
The bet of our experts
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in great form and have proven to be a stubborn side in the Premier League. Their defence has been one of the best this season and that could mean goals will come at a premium. Even West Ham have struggled for goals away from home, which increases the chances of a match with fewer goals.
