26th Aug. England League Cup - Wolves VS West Ham United Prediction
England League Cup - Wolves VS West Ham United
Match Time:27-08-2025 02:30 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves, coached by Vítor Pereira, are 19th in the Premier League with 0 points after back-to-back losses: 4-0 to Manchester City and 1-0 to Brentford, where Toti Gomes was sent off (suspended for their next league game but available here). Their recent form includes one win, one draw, and three losses in five competitive matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, with a 3-1 friendly loss to Lens on July 30, 2025. Key players include Sasa Kalajdzic, Jhon Arias, and André, with a probable 3-4-3 lineup: José Sá (GK); Doherty, Agbadou, Santiago Bueno; Hoever, Bellegarde, André, Wolfe; Munetsi, Kalajdzic, Arias. Strengths include their attacking potential (Arias’s flair) and home atmosphere, but defensive frailties (no clean sheets in 6 league games) and injuries to Enso Gonzalez and Leon Chiwome (both knee) are concerns. Wolves aim to overturn their poor start and repeat their 1-0 league win over West Ham on April 1, 2025, leveraging their home advantage.
West Ham United
West Ham, led by Graham Potter, are 20th in the Premier League with 0 points after heavy losses: 3-0 to Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea, conceding eight goals total. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses in five matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded, including a 2-1 friendly win over Everton on July 30, 2025. Key players include Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, and James Ward-Prowse, with a probable 3-4-1-2 lineup: Hermansen (GK); Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Potts, Diouf; Paquetá; Bowen, Wilson. Strengths include their experienced players (Bowen, Paquetá) and attacking intent, but injuries to Crysencio Summerville (thigh), George Earthy (foot), and Luis Guilherme (shoulder), plus Potter’s pressure (5 wins in 21 games), are issues. They aim to boost morale with a cup win, despite a poor historical record at Molineux (12-7-18 in 37 visits).
Head-to-Head
As detailed in the sports card above, Wolves and West Ham have met 18 times since 2009, with Wolves winning 8, West Ham 8, and 2 draws. Recent results include a 1-0 Wolves win on April 1, 2025 (Premier League), a 2-1 West Ham win on December 9, 2024, and a 1-2 West Ham win on April 6, 2024. At Molineux, Wolves lead 5-3-1, with West Ham’s last cup win there in the 1980 FA Cup (3-0). Matches average 2.4 goals, with 39% both teams scoring (BTTS) and 50% over 2.5 goals. This is their first EFL Cup meeting, but recent games suggest tight, competitive contests.
Predicted Score: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 West Ham United
Wolves’ Kalajdzic and Arias face West Ham’s Bowen and Paquetá, with Wolves’ home strength tested by West Ham’s need for a morale-boosting win. Wolves are slight favorites (2.30 odds, 43.5% win probability) over West Ham (2.80), with a draw at 3.60. Trends (Wolves: 60% under 1.5 goals scored; West Ham: 60% over 2.5 goals conceded) and H2H suggest a close game, with betting tips favoring Wolves to win or draw (1.40) and under 2.5 goals (1.90). Cards are likely in the 21°C evening, with Wolves’ 11 fouls and West Ham’s 10 per game suggesting 3-4 cards under England’s whistle. Wolves aim to capitalize on their home form, while West Ham seek to avoid a third straight loss. Wolves may score through Kalajdzic, with West Ham struggling to convert. Wolves’ home advantage and recent H2H edge should secure a narrow win, aligning with their defensive solidity at Molineux and West Ham’s defensive struggles, though West Ham’s attack keeps it tight.
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