Wolves vs West Ham Preview

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Wolves and West Ham face off in what could prove to be a low-stakes but intriguing Premier League midweek clash, with both clubs edging towards the final stretch of the season with different motivations.

Wolves, sitting nine points clear of the relegation zone, are not yet mathematically safe but are highly likely to retain their Premier League status for another year.

Meanwhile, West Ham, under new manager Graham Potter, have little left to play for beyond finishing as high up the table as possible, although momentum under Potter is gradually building.

Wolves: Not Safe Yet, But Close

While Wolves have suffered through inconsistent form this season, their current nine-point cushion above the relegation zone suggests they are on course for survival. However, with points still needed to confirm safety, a win here would be a massive step forward.

Encouragingly, they’ve won four of the last six home league H2Hs against West Ham (L2), though they did lose this exact fixture 2-1 last season.

Still, Wolves haven’t lost back-to-back home league meetings against West Ham since 1922, and they’ll be determined to maintain that century-long record.

Wolves’ home form has been underwhelming—only the bottom three sides have earned fewer points at home this season—but what they lack in consistency, they’ve made up for in entertainment.

With 98 goals across their matches (40 scored, 58 conceded), their games have been among the most goal-laden in the division.

West Ham: Gradual Progress Under Potter

For West Ham, Graham Potter’s impact is beginning to show. With just one defeat in their last four games (W2, D1), the Hammers are starting to look more disciplined and resilient, though the style of football has been cautious.

Indeed, seven of their last eight league matches have seen two or fewer goals, and under Potter, 23 of his last 29 Premier League matches have finished under the 2.5-goal mark. That conservative trend could continue here.

One stat that bodes well for the visitors is their recent record in midweek matches. West Ham have won three consecutive midweek Premier League games, and a fourth here would be their best run in such fixtures since May 2021.

Potter also boasts a perfect personal record in his last two meetings with Wolves, winning both by a 3-0 margin with different clubs, but replicating that may be a tall order given West Ham have averaged just 1.75 goals per game across the last eight rounds—the lowest in the league in that period.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

• Wolves’ last six home league H2Hs vs West Ham: W4, L2
• Wolves haven’t lost consecutive home league games to West Ham since 1922
• West Ham won this fixture 2-1 last season
• Wolves’ home points tally is among the lowest in the league
• Seven of West Ham’s last eight league games saw under 2.5 goals
• Potter’s last two managerial H2Hs vs Wolves: W3-0 (twice)

Players to Watch

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)

The Norwegian striker netted a brace before the international break against Southampton, marking his first winning goalscoring appearance for the club. Wolves will hope he can continue to build confidence and provide the attacking spark they’ve sometimes lacked.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

On the verge of making Premier League history for the Hammers, Bowen is just one assist away from becoming West Ham’s outright top goal provider in the competition (currently tied on 35 with Mark Noble). He’s already scored and assisted in the reverse fixture this season, and will likely be West Ham’s key attacking outlet once again.

Prediction: Cautious but Competitive

This clash doesn’t come with enormous stakes, but both sides have reason to take it seriously. Wolves will want to edge closer to safety, while West Ham are looking to build consistency under Graham Potter.

Given Wolves’ open games and West Ham’s recent tendency to keep it tight, this could go either way in terms of style. However, with Wolves often more vulnerable at home and Potter’s side proving tough to break down, this one may well end in a narrow away victory or a low-scoring draw.

Predicted Score: Wolves 1-1 West Ham

A share of the spoils feels like the most likely outcome, with Wolves moving a step closer to safety and West Ham’s steady progression under Potter continuing.

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