- West Ham seeking points to avoid relegation threat.
- Everton looking to bounce back and secure European hopes.
- Head-to-head sees recent fixtures often ending in a draw.
David Moyes leads his Everton side back to his former stomping grounds, as they take on West Ham in an eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter at the London Stadium. The hosts, West Ham, find themselves precariously balancing on the brink of the relegation zone, just two points clear, and are eager to secure points to ensure survival. Meanwhile, Everton, coming off a frustrating loss to Liverpool, remain in the chase for a European spot, bolstered by strong away performances. Recent face-offs between the teams suggest a high-scoring draw might be on the cards.
West Ham vs Everton
David Moyes will return to his former club as his Everton side take on West Ham in a crucial English Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Saturday.
The hosts are desperate for points to keep them out of relegation trouble, while the Toffees head into this clash looking to bounce back from their derby misery.
West Ham News
West Ham took another forward step in their battle for survival on Monday, following a goalless draw against London rivals Crystal Palace. It marked their second draw in their last four Premier League matches.
Any slip-ups in this tie could see the Hammers drop into the relegation zone, as they currently sit 18th in the table, just two points clear of the bottom three. A run of four wins in their last 10 matches highlights their inconsistency, but one defeat in their last five league games gives them some confidence heading into this one.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men have scored in seven of their last 10 games, with just two clean sheets in their last six. They can also rely on their home form, boasting a five-game unbeaten league run at the London Stadium, where they have played out three draws in that stretch. West Ham have also recorded over 2.5 goals in seven of their last 10 home matches.
Everton News
Everton conceded deep into stoppage time in the Merseyside derby last weekend, falling to rivals Liverpool 2-1. The result saw them lose bragging rights as well as dropped into 10th in the table.
Moyes' side have also amassed four wins from their last 10 outings and have found the net in eight of those games to showcase their attacking intent. However, they remain vulnerable in defence, having kept just two clean sheets in this run.
The Toffees remain within touching distance of a European place and can find inspiration in their away form, which is currently the joint third-best in the division. They have lost only twice on their last 12 travels, claiming six wins and four draws. Everton are also entertaining in their approach, with over 2.5 goals produced in six of their last 10 games.
Head to Head
West Ham hold a slight edge in this fixture, having won four of the last 10 competitive meetings compared to Everton's three. However, their last three fixtures have ended in a draw, including a 1-1 stalemate in September.
Verdict
West Ham v Everton
Three of the last four meetings between these sides have produced goals at both ends, and the trend is set to continue here at the London Stadium.
The last three league meetings between West Ham and Everton have ended in a draw. Another stalemate is likely in this one. Given both sides' high-scoring nature, a 2-2 scoreline looks appealing.
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Verdict
Three of the last four meetings between these sides have produced goals at both ends, and the trend is set to continue here at the London Stadium.
The last three league meetings between West Ham and Everton have ended in a draw. Another stalemate is likely in this one. Given both sides' high-scoring nature, a 2-2 scoreline looks appealing.
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