West Ham vs Wolves Predictions & Picks for Today's EPL Matchup

Defense will not be the name of the game as West Ham and Wolves battle for Premier League survival. Expect a lot of goals in this rivalry clash.

Emanuel Rosu - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Emanuel Rosu • Betting Analyst
Dec 8, 2024 • 18:40 ET • 4 min read
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui faces the sack if he fails to make his team deliver in front of his old club, Wolverhampton. Both teams are under big pressure and will do their utmost to get a result when they meet at London Stadium on Monday, December 9.

It's now or never for this underachieving West Ham side, who are way below what was expected before the season started. My West Ham vs. Wolves predictions believe the immense pressure will impact the game and I will opt for goals with my free soccer picks.

EPL predictions for West Ham vs Wolves

My best bet:
Over 2.5 goals (-173 at TonyBet)

My analysis

Wolves have had a highly suspect defense since the start of the campaign. Their 36 goals conceded are the most among all Premier League clubs this season.

West Ham aren't safe at the back end either and have let 27 goals past them, placing them as the fourth-worst Premier League defense.

There's not much to defend now, as both teams need points and will go out to get them. Expect action and events in both boxes.

Wolves have conceded at least two goals in 14 of their last 17 EPL games. The Over 2.5 goals line has cashed in 10 of their last 11 EPL matches.

Moving to the head-to-head, there have been more than 2.5 goals in the last three clashes between West Ham and Wolves in all competitions. If you see this as an all-out-attack game, you could also consider the over 3.5 goals for an excellent +142 return at TonyBet.

West Ham vs Wolves same-game parlay (SGP)

Over 2.5 goals

Over 4.5 bookings

First corner - West Ham

West Ham had 68 corners in 14 matches, averaging almost five per game. They only sit 16th in the corners' rankings, while Wolves are last, with just over three per game (44 total). It's easy to see forcing corners hasn't been a priority for Wolves. Given the fact that West Ham are playing at home and will try to make their voice heard early in the game, I'll go for them for the first corner of the clash.

Given the context, there should be many events and contacts in this tough battle for Premier League survival. John Brooks, the ref in charge of this game, showed at least five bookings in six of his last seven games.

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West Ham vs Wolves odds

West Ham vs Wolves live odds

West Ham vs Wolves opening odds

  • Moneyline: West Ham -115 | Wolves +290
  • Draw: +300
  • Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-173) | Under 2.5 (+145)

West Ham vs Wolves side and Over/Under analysis

  • Wolves have conceded at least two goals in 14 of their last 17 Premier League outings.
  • There have been more than 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Wolves' last 11 Premier League games.
  • West Ham have seen Over 2.5 goals in their last three matches against Wolves in all competitions.

West Ham vs Wolves game info

Location: London Stadium, London, UK
Date: Monday, 12-9-2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
TV: USA
Weather: 45F, 13 mph winds, 10% PoP.
West Ham  recent EPL form L-L-W-D-L
Wolves  recent EPL form L-L-W-W-D

West Ham vs Wolves key injuries

West Ham: Jean-Clair Todibo CB (Questionable), Michail Antonio FW (Out), Danny Ings ST (Questionable).
Wolves: Yerson Mosquera CB (Out), Boubacar Traore DM (Out), Enso Gonzalez LW (Out), Pablo Sarabia RW (Questionable), Sasa Kalajdzic ST (Out).

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Emanuel Rosu
Betting Analyst

Emanuel Roșu studied public administration but only to have a degree in something. He was always passionate about football. Writing about it, that is, as we've seen him play and he should feel fortunate he never took that road. He is based in Bucharest and has reported on Champions League, Europa League, and European Championship matches for various media outlets in Europe. He wrote stories for The Guardian, BBC, FourFourTwo, and many more. He represents Romania in the vote for the "Ballon d'Or", the most important individual trophy in world football.

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