Julen Lopetegui may have only replaced David Moyes in the summer, but the Spaniard is already under increasing pressure at West Ham ahead of the Premier League visit of Ipswich.
The Hammers have dropped to 14th in the standings after losing three of their opening six matches, and they are still yet to taste a home win under the former Real Madrid boss.
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich are also without a victory this term. However, there is growing confidence around the Tractor Boys camp after avoiding defeat in their last four.
You can find our prediction for the West Ham vs. Ipswich showdown here.
Odds: Hammers Odds-On to Register First Home Win
The betting has confidence that the tide will turn for West Ham this weekend, as they are an odds-on chance to claim maximum points. Ipswich are an interesting outside selection at +337.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Ham | -122 |
| Draw | +290 |
| Ipswich | +337 |
Hammers Hold Advantage in Previous Encounters
| Total | West Ham | Ipswich | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Premier League Games | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals | 59 | 33 | 26 |
This Saturday marks a first Premier League meeting since the 2001-02 season. Overall, the Hammers have suffered just a single defeat in eight EPL clashes between the sides.
However, the Tractor Boys have won each of the last two league meetings between the sides, with both coming in the 2011-12 Championship season.
🚨⚽ TIP: Ipswich have scored on their last two visits to West Ham. (Both Teams to Score @ -150)
West Ham Team News
Big money was spent at West Ham over the summer. One of their significant arrivals remains absent this weekend, as Niclas Fullkrug continues to recover from a calf injury.
Carlos Soler has caught the eye from the bench in the last two matches, and the former PSG star may be handed a first Premier League start on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Alphonse Areola (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, Jean-Clare Todibo, Emerson, Thomas Soucek, Jarrod Bowen, Carlos Soler, Lucas Paqueta, Crysencio Summerville, Mohammed Kudus
Key Stat
West Ham have already started the season with defeats in their opening three home matches. However, they haven’t lost four on the bounce at the London Stadium since December 2019.
Ipswich Team News
Janoi Donacien remains out for an extended period for the Tractor Boys. The midfielder isn’t expected to return until January.
Nathan Broadhead could be fit enough to start on the bench, while Harry Clarke isn’t likely to return until after the international break. Hot after scoring twice against Aston Villa, Liam Delap will lead the line.
Possible Lineup
Arijanet Muric (GK); Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Kalvin Phillips, Sam Morsy, Chiedozie Ogbene, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, Liam Delap
Key Stat
The Tractor Boys have been difficult to beat in recent weeks, playing out draws in their last four. No side has been held to draws in five consecutive matches since Fulham in January 2021.
West Ham vs. Ipswich Prediction
Pressure is mounting on Lopetegui, and anything other than a win could see him move to the top of the betting to be the next manager fired in the Premier League.
However, the Tractor Boys have progressed well since a rocky start to the season, and they were unfortunate not to gain a first win against Villa last Sunday. Therefore, a chance is taken on the visitors.
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