LiontipsWest Ham vs Rapid. Predictions and Betting Tips for Europa League
Command Analysis
In the first match of the Europa League group stage West Ham easily beat Dinamo Zagreb (2:0) on an away game. Capital club also recorded a victory in the League Cup over Manchester United (1:0).
In the Premier League Hammers secured three victories and two draws in six matches, which earned them 11 points and a 7th spot in the standings. In the most recent match Londoners recorded an away victory over Leeds (2:1).
Fredericks is the only injuried player in the team, he is struggling with muscle injury.
32-time champions of Austria put up a great performance in the previous season and finished second in Austrian Bundesliga. In the first game of the Europa League group stage Green-Whites went down to Genk (0:1) at home.
After nine rounds of the current season visitors have two victories and two draws, which brought them eight points and an 11th position in the Austrian Bundesliga standings. Capital club lost three matches in a row. In the most recent game team was crushed by Sturm (0:3).
Dibon, Strunz, Strebinger and Schuster are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
West Ham won 3 out of 5 most recent home matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent away games of Rapid goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the hosts this bet won
Tip and bets
Austrian team is in a deep crisis now. Rapid can't gain momentum in the domestic league and level of opponents in European competitions is way higher. We think that Austrian team won't stand a chance at London.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on West Ham
Visitors will play defensively, their only chance to score is counter-attack or a set piece. We are expecting an offensive performance from the hosts, they will try to record a victory with a little effort.
Our second bet is on total under 3 goals
