Two unheralded managers go head-to-head on Monday night as West Ham United host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
Irons boss Julen Lopetegui, who previously coached Wolves, and visiting manager Gary O’Neil are under huge pressure for this game, with performances and results extremely impressive for the duo this season . Defeat on Monday could lead to their sacking, with former West Ham boss David Moyes among those linked with the Wolves managerial job.
Neither team has been convincing this season and both head into this meeting having lost their last two matches. For West Ham there was a shame Defeated 5-2 by Arsenal It followed a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Leicester City, while Wolves have conceded four in their recent upsets against Bournemouth and Everton.
Behold 90 minutes guide to a critical collision in his lower half Premier League table.
West Ham vs Wolves H2H Results (Last Five Matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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West Ham |
Wolves |
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Leicester 3-1 West Ham – 24/12/03 |
Everton 4-0 Wolves – 24/12/04 |
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West Ham 2-5 Arsenal – 30/11/24 |
Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth – 30/11/24 |
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Newcastle 0-2 West Ham – 25/11/24 |
Fulham 1-4 Wolves – 23/11/24 |
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West Ham 0-0 Everton – 24/09/11 |
Wolves 2-0 Southampton – 24/11/09 |
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Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham – 24/11/02 |
Wolves 2-2 Crystal Palace – 24/11/02 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD |
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United States |
fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
West Ham revealed that Michael Antonios was involved in a traffic accident and the Jamaican international will then miss the clash with Wolves afterwards undergo surgery. Danny Ings and Jean-Claire Todibo are also doubtful for the visit of the Midlands.
Niclas Fullkrug returned against the Foxes after nearly three months out and scored during his late display. The German will be hoping for a few more minutes on Monday and could be rushed into the starting line-up.
Mohamed Quds also made his return against Leicester after missing the previous five matches through suspension. The Irons could be in for a big performance from the Ghanaian at the London Stadium.
West Ham predicted line-up against Wolves (4-2-3-1): Fabianski? Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug.
O’Neil has a lot absent injuries ahead of the trip to London, with Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Enzo Gonzalez and Sasa Kalajdzic all unavailable. Pablo Sarabia is also a doubt after struggling with his fitness in recent weeks. The Spaniard has not featured since early November in the win over Southampton.
Craig Dawson will be hoping for a luckier night on Monday night – if he plays – having scored two own goals during the 4-0 defeat by Everton in midweek. Defensive issues have been a constant problem for O’Neil, but he welcomes Nelson Semedo back from suspension.
Wolves will rely heavily on Matheus Cunha’s individual quality at West Ham, while Jorgen Strand Larsen will shoulder the goalscoring burden. The duo could make a difference in the capital.
Wolves predicted line-up against West Ham (4-2-3-1):Sa? Semedo, Bueno, Totti, Ait-Nouri? Lemina, J. Gomes; Bellegarde, Cunha, Guedes; Strand Larsen.
Picking a winner between two of the most inconsistent and uncertain teams in the division is difficult, with West Ham and Wolves desperate for some respite. This could be the final nail in the coffin for Lopetegui or O’Neil.
West Ham’s disrespect cost them in their defeat at Leicester in midweek, but they offered significantly more at the King Power Stadium than Wolves did on their trip to Goodison Park. The capital club are five points clear of their compatriots and can extend their lead over the visiting visitors to eight points with a nervy win.
