Match Details
The Premier League match between West Ham and Arsenal is scheduled to take place on February 11, 2024, at the London Stadium. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Team (West Ham) – Winner: 5.91, Draw: 4.58, Away Team (Arsenal) – Winner: 1.59.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounter in the Premier League, West Ham emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win over Arsenal. The two teams have faced each other eight times in recent years, with Arsenal winning three matches, West Ham winning two matches, and three matches ending in draws.
When analyzing their head-to-head matchups, it is worth noting that goals tend to be frequent when these teams meet. In six out of eight matches played between them, three or more goals were scored.
Team Form: West Ham
West Ham has struggled in their recent fixtures across various competitions. In their last six matches, they have failed to secure a victory and have only managed to draw four times while losing twice. During this period, they have scored four goals and conceded eight.
In the Premier League standings, West Ham currently sits in seventh position with 36 points after playing 23 matches. Their goal difference stands at zero as they have scored and conceded an equal number of goals (36).
Their most recent match was against Manchester United in the Premier League where they suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat.
Team Form: Arsenal
On the other hand, Arsenal has shown better form recently despite a loss against West Ham in their most recent match-up prior to this fixture. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won three games and lost three games away from home.
Currently placed third in the Premier League table, Arsenal has accumulated 49 points from 23 matches, boasting a goal difference of 25. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 22.
In their previous match, Arsenal secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League.
Key Players
For West Ham, midfielder Jarrod Bowen has been a standout performer this season. With 14 goals and four assists to his name, he will be crucial in providing attacking threats for his team. Another player to watch out for is Tomáš Souček, who has contributed eight goals from midfield.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been in excellent form this season, contributing with 11 goals and nine assists. Gabriel Martinelli is another player to keep an eye on as he has found the back of the net eight times this campaign.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, West Ham’s struggles are evident with their winless run of six matches across all competitions. However, they have managed to secure draws against tough opponents like Manchester United and Sheffield United.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s away form has been relatively strong with six wins from eleven matches on the road in the Premier League. They have also shown offensive prowess by scoring an average of almost two goals per away game.
Prediction: West Ham 1 – 2 Arsenal
Based on their recent performances and head-to-head history between both teams, it is expected that Arsenal will come out on top in this encounter. However, West Ham should not be underestimated as they have proven their ability to compete against top teams.
