LiontipsWest Ham vs Everton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 9, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Hammers have dropped a bit in the last rounds, making their task for the season more difficult. Over the past three league games, West Ham lost to Newcastle (2:3) and Chelsea (0:1). Losing to the Blues might be forgiven, but the defeat from Newcastle was absolutely unnecessary. Nevertheless, David Moyes' men didn't let the losing streak grow longer, and in the last round beat Burnley (2:1), saving their chances of a ticket to the Champions League.
The Hammers are now fifth in the standings. West Ham have 58 points, which is three points less than Chelsea and five points behind Leicester. The Foxes have already lost to Newcastle this week, and the result of the Chelsea-Man City confrontation will also be known before the game. Thus, in case of victory, David Moyes' men can significantly improve their tournament position.
In terms of playing at home, West Ham is one of the best teams this season. Before losing to Chelsea, the Hammers won four out of five home games, with one draw. In general, of 17 home fixtures, the Hammers won nine, drew four times, and lost in four games. This is the second-best performance in the Premier League.
Midfielder Declan Rice and defender Arthur Masuaku will sit out due to injuries. Angelo Ogbonna and Mark Noble might miss the game. too.
Until the last round, Everton still had good chances for European competition, they could even compete for the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti's team, however, lost at home to Aston Villa, and that pretty much put an end to that hope.
At the moment, Everton is in eighth place in the Premier League standings. The Toffees are six points behind their today's opponent, although they have a game in hand. The schedule of Everton looks all right: they have two tough away fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City, but at home they will face Sheffield United and Wolverhampton.
But home performance is the weakness of Everton this season. They earned 64% of their points away, winning ten games out of 16, with three draws and three defeats. It is currently the fourth-best away performance in the Premier League. Also, the Toffees conceded 15 goals away - only Manchester City (9) and Manchester United (14) have better stats.
Midfielders James Rodriguez and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are injured and will not play today.
Trends
СтавкаGoal from 1' to 30' - No
In six of the previous seven head-to-head games at West Ham, the opponents did not score in the first thirty minutes.
СтавкаTotal Under 1.5 Second Half
In the last five head-to-head games in the Premier League, the opponents did not score more than one goal in the second half.
СтавкаCorrect Score: 1:1
Three of the last five head-to-head games at West Ham were draws.
Tip and bets
One of the best home teams and one of the best away teams meet in this fixture. Both opponents are motivated, but Everton loves to play second, and they know exactly how to work hard in defense and counterattack. They have already upset many serious rivals in away games and haven't lost on West Ham's pitch in the last five matches.
Our prediction - Everton to win or draw.
The Toffees know how to park the bus when they need to. They have no problems in the line of defense now. West Ham are also likely to play very carefully.
Second bet -total under 2.5 goals.
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