Wolverhampton Wanderers – West Ham
The Wolves, managed by Vitor Pereira, host West Ham United, with Graham Potter at the helm, in a game that could prove crucial in the relegation battle. The home side, in 17th place with 26 points, are looking to reduce the eight-point gap between them and the Hammers. Conversely, an away win could give West Ham a decisive boost in the relegation battle.
Wolverhampton – West Ham Info
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Date and Time: 01.04.2025, 20:45
- Competition: Premier League
Wolverhampton form & record check
Looking at Wolverhampton’s recent results, there are signs of slight stabilization: two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five games suggest that the team is not willing to go down without a fight. Particularly notable was the 2-1 win at Southampton, where Jørgen Strand Larsen scored both goals, demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess.
However, their lack of firepower remains a problem after the break – in 80% of the last games, there were fewer than 1.5 goals after the restart. At the same time, the transfer saga surrounding striker Matheus Cunha is causing unrest after he spoke openly about wanting to leave. Coach Vitor Pereira must now show that he can secure the club’s place in the league despite these uncertainties.
For the upcoming game, coach Vitor Pereira will presumably stick with his 3-4-2-1 formation, which has offered more stability recently. The defense will likely continue to feature a back three with Doherty, Agbadou and Gomes, while Sá will be between the posts. The midfield will likely consist of Gomes and André in the center and Aït-Nouri and Semedo on the wings.
Hwang and Bellegarde are likely to take up the attacking midfield positions, while Strand Larsen is likely to be the sole striker. It is uncertain whether Cunha will slide into the starting lineup after his international trip. The long-term injured Mosquera, González and Kalajdzic – all with cruciate ligament ruptures – will also continue to be out, which in particular means the loss of Kalajdzic in offense.
Wolverhampton – West Ham Comparison & Stats
West Ham United are also in the spotlight with their inconsistent form. Two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five games illustrate the Hammers’ fickleness. Although there was an impressive 1-0 away win over Arsenal and a 2-0 home win over Leicester, a late 1-1 draw against Everton and a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle reveal weaknesses in consistency.
Offensively, the team rarely scores more than two goals per game – a clear shortcoming that coach Graham Potter must rectify. The creative Mohammed Kudus, who repeatedly creates game-changing moments, offers hope. However, the question is whether this is enough to escape the relegation battle in the long term.
Graham Potter is likely to deploy a flexible 3-5-2 formation again at the Hammers. In defense, Todibo, Mavropanos and Kilman are expected to form a back three, while Wan-Bissaka and Emerson will man the flanks. In the center, Paquetá, Ward-Prowse and Souček should provide stability and creativity.
In attack, important players are missing: Füllkrug and Summerville are both out with thigh problems, while Antonio is out for the long term with a broken leg. Consequently, Kudus and Bowen are likely to once again play as a double act, especially since Bowen has recently proven his scoring ability on multiple occasions.
Wolverhampton – West Ham Head to Head & Statistics
A glance at the head-to-head shows that there has not been a single tie in the last five meetings between Wolverhampton and West Ham. The Hammers have won three times, while the Wolves have had the upper hand twice. The last meeting so far in December 2024 ended with a 2-1 win for West Ham.
These encounters have been relatively high-scoring, with four of the last five meetings seeing at least three goals. Although Wolverhampton have won 3-1 in a friendly at home, West Ham have tended to come out on top in their Premier League meetings. So, it could be another close game.
