West Ham will host Brighton & Hove Albion at the London Stadium this weekend as both teams seek to bounce back from recent disappointments. West Ham, aiming to break their home streak against Brighton, will need to overcome the Seagulls' resilient form on the road.
West Ham Recent Form
West Ham's recent form has been inconsistent, with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth following a 2-1 win over Wolves.
In their last five Premier League home matches, the Hammers have picked up 10 points, suggesting that their home performances are gradually improving.
However, their inability to secure back-to-back wins this season highlights their struggle for consistency.
Injury and Team News
West Ham welcome back Emerson Palmieri from suspension, but they will miss Carlos Soler, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Michail Antonio remains sidelined following surgery, and Jean-Clair Todibo's participation is doubtful due to a groin issue.
Niclas Fullkrug could start up front, with Jarrod Bowen potentially returning to a wide role.
Last West Ham Lineup
Here is how West Ham lined up for their last match against Bournemouth:
Brighton Recent Form
Brighton's recent form has been disappointing, with just two points from their last four Premier League games. Their last match saw them lose 3-1 to Crystal Palace in the M23 derby.
Despite this dip in form, the Seagulls remain in the hunt for European football, sitting just three points behind Manchester City in fifth place.
Injury and Team News
Brighton are dealing with multiple injuries. Adam Webster, Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, and Solly March are all ruled out.
However, there is some positive news, with Matt O'Riley and Joel Veltman expected to return.
Last Brighton Lineup
Here is how Brighton lined up for their last match against Crystal Palace:
West Ham vs Brighton - Who is the Referee and VAR?
Here are the confirmed officials for the match:
Referee: Rob Jones.
Assistants: Ian Hussin, Neil Davies.
Fourth official: Sam Barrott.
VAR: Paul Tierney.
Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes.
West Ham Player To Watch
Jarrod Bowen remains pivotal for West Ham's attacking play. His ability to drift inside from the wing and score crucial goals will be key to unlocking Brighton's defence.
Brighton Player To Watch
Kaoru Mitoma continues to be a threat with his pace and creativity on the wing. His direct approach and skill in one-on-one situations could cause headaches for West Ham's defence.
Prediction
With West Ham showing signs of improvement at home and Brighton's defensive frailties evident, this could be an entertaining draw.
Our Prediction: West Ham 2-2 Brighton
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Both Teams to Score - Both sides have shown vulnerability in defence while consistently scoring goals.
Tip 2
Over 2.5 Goals - Given Brighton's attacking style and West Ham's home form, expect a match with plenty of goals.
Tip 3
Jarrod Bowen to Score Anytime - Bowen is in good form and will be key to West Ham's attacking chances.
