West Ham vs Wolves preview
Watch West Ham vs Wolves live on Sky Sports Premier League on Saturday from 5pm; Kick-off 5.30pm
Saturday 20 June 2020 16:07, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of West Ham vs Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
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Team news
West Ham have an almost fully fit squad for the visit of Wolves. There were some doubts surrounding defender Angelo Ogbonna but he has resumed training and could be available. Long-term absentees Jack Wilshere, Ryan Fredericks and Andriy Yarmolenko are also in contention.
Wolves have no fitness concerns, with Jonny available after an ankle injury. The wing-back was injured before the season was halted in March but will make the trip to London. Forward Adama Traore has also used the break to strengthen his shoulder having dislocated it several times this season and is fit.
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Opta stats
- West Ham have lost their last three Premier League games against Wolves, with all defeats coming since the start of last season.
- Wolves are looking to win consecutive away league games at West Ham for the first time, having won 1-0 at London Stadium last season.
- West Ham have won just one of their last nine Premier League games (D2 L6), beating Southampton 3-1 in their last home game. They've not won back-to-back Premier League games at the London Stadium since September.
- West Ham have lost more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season (22), while Wolves have won more points from losing positions than anyone else this term (21).
- Starting with a 0-2 loss at Wolves in December, West Ham have lost their last eight Premier League games against sides starting the day in the top half of the table, with their last such victory coming at Chelsea in November.
- Wolves are unbeaten in five Premier League games (W2 D3), keeping a clean sheet in four of those matches. They'd only kept a clean sheet in four of their first 24 league games this season.
Charlie's prediction
This is a great game. I am keen to watch this, as Wolves have been my dark horse for the top four in the way that their fixtures will run. West Ham will be awkward, but the freshness will suit both of them. David Moyes will be working hard, getting them physical and wound up for the restart.
West Ham are one of the teams where they may benefit from the fans not being there. They are among the best in the country but that stadium has not given them a chance to bond with it and share that same feeling of Upton Park. It has not often gone well at the London Stadium, but it could work in their favour here.
They will be pushing back and worried about the counter-attack. You would be with the likes of Raul Jimenez, Diogo Jota and Adama Traore - I would not be surprised if they were to go with a back five. With no home advantage, it could suit them and the fans will not be on their case, so it could help them. This would be a very good point for West Ham.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-1 (5/1 with Sky Bet)
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