Wolves v West Ham United Preview & Betting Tips

Tuesday | 18:45 UTC | Molineux Stadium

Wolves have all but secured their Premier League status, but Vitor Pereira will want to put any lingering doubts to bed with another win on Tuesday night. Sitting 9 points above the relegation zone with 9 to play, they’re within touching distance of safety- and 3 points at Molineux would just about do it.

They come into this clash off the back of a confidence-boosting 2-1 win over Southampton last time out, and with this home game and an away trip to Ipswich at the weekend, there’s an opportunity to build momentum.

Potter Still Finding His Feet at West Ham

It’s been a mixed bag for West Ham since Graham Potter took the reins from Julen Lopetegui. They’ve struggled for consistency, and while there’s no immediate danger of a relegation battle, the Hammers will be hoping for a strong finish to a frustrating campaign.

A win at Molineux would be a step in the right direction, but Potter has a depleted squad to work with, especially in the attacking third.

How the Bookies See It

Wolves are narrow favourites at 2.44 with Insant Casino, while West Ham are priced at 3.00. The draw also looks a realistic outcome and pays 3.20.

Head-to-Head: Hammers Hold the Edge

West Ham got the better of Wolves in a 2-1 win earlier this season—and that result continued a dominant run in this fixture. The Hammers have won 5 of the last 6 league meetings between the sides, with Wolves’ only recent success coming at Molineux two years ago.

Players to Watch: Strand Larsen & Bowen the Dangermen

With Matheus Cunha still suspended, Jorgen Strand Larsen will once again lead the line for Wolves. He stepped up in style last time out with a brace against Southampton and is 3.25 anytime scorer at Insant Casino- decent value for a man in form.

For West Ham, the threat is all about Jarrod Bowen. He’s been the standout forward all season and is 3.50 to notch another.

Predicted Line-Ups

Wolves: Sa; Doherty, Ait-Nouri, Agbadou, Semedo; T Gomes, Munetsi, Andre, J Gomes; Strand Larsen, Bellegarde
West Ham: Areola; Mavropanos, Todibo, Kilman, Wan-Bissaka; Emerson, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Soucek; Bowen, Kudus

Stephen’s Betting Angle

There’s not much between these two and I’m expecting a tight, low-margin game. The half-time draw looks a solid shout again- it landed in their last meeting—and pays 2.08.

Both teams have been among the goals lately, with BTTS landing in Wolves’ last 4 matches. Add in over 2.5 goals for a value pick at 2.25.

Corners also stand out. Each of Wolves’ last three home games have hit 10+ corners, so I like Over 10.5 Corners at 2.24.