Match Details
The upcoming match between West Ham and SC Freiburg is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023, at the London Stadium. It will be a UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 6 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: West Ham (1.81), Draw (4.20), SC Freiburg (4.45).
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other only once before in the UEFA Europa League group stage, with West Ham emerging victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
Team Form: West Ham
West Ham has been in decent form recently, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions. However, they suffered a heavy defeat against Fulham in their most recent Premier League encounter, losing by a margin of 5-0. In the UEFA Europa League, they currently sit at the top of Group A with 12 points from five matches played.
At home in the current competition, West Ham has been strong, winning both of their matches and scoring four goals while conceding just one.
Key Players:
– Jarrod Bowen: The attacker has been in excellent form for West Ham this season, having scored ten goals and provided two assists in nineteen appearances across all competitions.
– Tomáš Souček: The midfielder has also made significant contributions to his team’s success with seven goals and one assist from twenty-two matches played.
Statistical Insights:
In terms of recent results, West Ham has won four out of their last six matches but conceded ten goals during that period. They have also performed well at home in the UEFA Europa League so far this season.
Team Form: SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg has had an impressive run lately, winning four of their last six matches in all competitions. They secured a crucial away victory against VfL Wolfsburg in their most recent Bundesliga fixture, winning 1-0.
In the UEFA Europa League, SC Freiburg currently sits second in Group A with 12 points from five matches played. They have been particularly strong in away matches, winning both of their games and scoring six goals while conceding three.
Key Players:
– Vincenzo Grifo: The midfielder has been instrumental for SC Freiburg this season, contributing seven goals and seven assists in twenty appearances across all competitions.
– Michael Gregoritsch: The attacker has also made an impact with five goals and one assist from seventeen matches played.
Statistical Insights:
SC Freiburg has been on a good run recently, winning four out of their last six matches and scoring fourteen goals during that period. Their performances away from home have been particularly impressive in the UEFA Europa League.
Prediction: West Ham 2 – 1 SC Freiburg
Based on the current form and performances of both teams, it is expected to be a closely contested match. However, West Ham’s strong home record in the competition gives them a slight advantage. Therefore, it is predicted that West Ham will emerge as winners with a scoreline of 2-1 against SC Freiburg.
