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Preview: West Ham vs. Freiburg – Team news and prediction
The top spot will be determined when The Hammers take on Freiburg in the Europa League.
Both teams have secured further participation in this year's Europa League, as with 12 points each, they cannot be caught by the other teams in the group. Therefore, it becomes a battle for the top spot in the group, and in the draw, they will face a second-placed team from the other groups. One might think that both managers would rest players in advance, but they have both stated that they aim to secure the top spot in the group.
West Ham has something to redeem as they suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Fulham over the weekend, so a completely different attitude is expected in tonight's match. Freiburg has started to find form and won their last 3 matches in all competitions. They are eager for revenge after the first encounter between the two ended in a 1-2 victory for West Ham.
West current form in all competitions:
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Freiburg current form in all competitions:
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Team news:
Michail Antonio is the only injury concern for David Moyes. Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is reportedly close to making a comeback, so the question is whether Moyes will take the risk and go with him or stick with Fabianski in goal. Edson Alvarez is back from illness and is expected to return directly to the starting lineup.
Freiburg has a full squad for the trip to West Ham, so it is expected that they will field the same starting lineup as in the weekend's victory over Wolfsburg.
West expected lineup:
Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Palmieri; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen
Freiburg expected lineup:
Atubolu; Sildillia, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Doan, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo; Rohl; Gregoritsch
Prediction:
Both teams have advanced, so it comes down to who wants it more and is more determined for the match. We believe West Ham will dominate the game, but Freiburg will also put up a fight. It seems like a draw is possible, and at odds of 4.20, we must go with that.
A draw in the match at odds 4.20 on Betway
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