West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers will meet in a crucial Premier League clash at the London Stadium tonight, with both sides desperately seeking a win to halt poor runs of form.
West Ham are trying to recover from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, while Wolves are reeling after a 4-0 thrashing by Everton. Both managers find themselves under pressure, making this fixture pivotal for the morale and survival prospects of both teams.
The Hammers have enjoyed recent success against Wolves, having won their last four home encounters without conceding a goal. However, form can be unpredictable, and with both sides showing vulnerabilities, the outcome is far from certain.
West Ham Team News
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is likely to make some changes after a lacklustre showing against Leicester.
Defensively, Konstantinos Mavropanos might retain his place unless Jean-Clair Todibo returns following reports of a disagreement with Lopetegui. Emerson is expected to start at left-back, replacing Vladimír Coufal.
In midfield, Tomáš Souček should anchor alongside Lucas Paquetá, who was benched last time out but will likely return to the starting XI. Further forward, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen are set to flank the attack, with Kudus keen to rediscover his form after returning from suspension.
Up front, Niclas Füllkrug, who scored in the last match, may get another chance to lead the line.
West Ham Predicted Lineup to Face Wolves
(4-2-3-1): Fabiański; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Souček, Paquetá, Bowen, Soler, Kudus; Füllkrug.
Here is How West Ham Last Lined Up
Wolves Team News
Gary O'Neil faces selection challenges, particularly in defence, where injuries are taking a toll. Nélson Semedo returns from suspension and should slot in at right wing-back. Toti could partner Craig Dawson and Mario Lemina in a back-three formation, covering for the absence of Yerson Mosquera.
In midfield, João Gomes and Rayan Aït-Nouri are set to start, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde may keep his place in the attacking line alongside Matheus Cunha and Jørgen Strand Larsen. Hwang Hee-chan could be an option off the bench, providing pace and versatility.
Wolves Predicted Lineup to Face West Ham
(3-4-3): José Sá; Dawson, Toti, Lemina; Semedo, André, João Gomes, Aït-Nouri; Bellegarde, Strand Larsen, Cunha.
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