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West Ham United will entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at London Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Brighton are in ninth place in the league table, five places and five points above the Hammers, who have 19 points from 16 games.
The hosts have won just one of their last four league outings. After a 2-1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth earlier this week. Late drama ensued as Lucas Paquetá broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 87th minute and Enes Ünal equalized for Bournemouth three minutes later.
The visitors have seen a drop in form and are winless in their last four games. They suffered their second loss of the month last week, falling to a 3-1 home loss to Crystal Palace.
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West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 61 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors having a 21-19 lead in wins and 21 games ending in draws.
- The hosts went unbeaten in their league meetings against Brighton last season, recording an away win while the reverse fixture ended in a goalless draw.
- West Ham have registered just one win in their 14 Premier League meetings against the Seagulls.
- West Ham United have conceded at least two goals in five of their seven Premier League home meetings against the visitors.
- Three of Brighton & Hove Albion's four defeats in the league this term have been registered in their travels.
- The visitors are winless in their last four league outings, suffering two defeats. They have conceded nine goals in these games while scoring one goal apiece in three games during that period.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
The Hammers are unbeaten in their last two games and will look to continue that run here. They have conceded one goal apiece in these games. They have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home games, recording three wins, and will look to build on that form.
Michail Antonio remains a key absentee while Jean-Clair Todibo is also expected to sit this one out. Julen Lopetegui will welcome Emerson Palmieri back from a suspension but will be without the services of Carlos Soler, who picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Bournemouth.
The Seagulls are winless in their last four games and will look to return to winning ways here. They are unbeaten in their last seven away meetings against West Ham, though five games have ended in draws.
Danny Welbeck missed the league meeting against Crystal Palace with an ankle injury and is not an option for this match. Joel Veltman is available for selection alongside Matt O’Riley.
Both teams have some absentees which is likely to impact their performance here. With that in mind and considering their current form, a draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
