West Ham United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the London Stadium for a Premier League clash that promises to be a tightly contested affair. The Hammers are seeking their first home victory over the Seagulls in the top flight and will be motivated to break this frustrating streak.
Meanwhile, Brighton will look to bounce back from recent inconsistency and extend their impressive record against West Ham in London.
Both sides have injury concerns and suspensions to manage, which could impact their starting line-ups. West Ham’s recent defensive resilience will face a stern test against Brighton’s attacking flair, making for an intriguing tactical battle.
West Ham United Team News
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will have some decisions to make, particularly due to the suspension of Carlos Soler. However, the return of Emerson Palmieri from his one-game suspension should see him slot back into the starting XI.
In goal, Lukasz Fabianski is expected to retain his spot behind a back four consisting of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, and Emerson.
In midfield, Edson Álvarez and Tomáš Souček are likely to form a robust double pivot. Ahead of them, Jarrod Bowen may return to a more familiar wide position, alongside Lucas Paquetá and Mohammed Kudus, providing creativity and attacking impetus.
Niclas Füllkrug is tipped to lead the line in the absence of Michail Antonio, who remains sidelined after surgery.
West Ham Predicted Lineup to Face Brighton
Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug
Here is how the side last lined up
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler faces several injury setbacks, with Adam Webster, Danny Welbeck, Jack Hinshelwood, Ferdi Kadioglu, and Solly March all ruled out.
On a positive note for the side, both Joel Veltman and Matt O'Riley are expected to return and could start in the defensive and midfield areas, respectively.
Bart Verbruggen is set to start in goal, while Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, and Pervis Estupiñán are likely to form the backline. In midfield, Carlos Baleba and Matt O’Riley could partner up to control the tempo.
Further forward, Simon Adingra, and Kaoru Mitoma are expected to provide the creative spark, supporting João Pedro as the central striker.
Brighton Predicted Lineup to Face West Ham
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O'Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
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