Premier League: West Ham vs Southampton Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Apr 2)
- Two of the bottom three in the Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Sunday
- Southampton looking for a victory to move out of the bottom three
A huge relegation six-pointer will take place at the London Stadium on Sunday, as West Ham United and Southampton clash in East London. Both sides will be desperate for a victory to move out of the bottom three.
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The pressure remains on David Moyes, as the Hammers sit 18th in the Premier League standings with 12 games remaining. Southampton will be the visitors this weekend, as they chase a third win in seven league matches.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m ET
- Where: London Stadium, London
- How To Watch: NBC Sports
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Game Preview
It has been a domestic campaign to forget for West Ham, as they remain in danger of suffering relegation to the second tier. The Hammers have won just six of their 26 league matches this term, with only one of their wins coming in the previous six matches. Since a win against Bournemouth, West Ham has gone two without victory.
Their home form could be a saving grace this term, as they have won five of the 13 games that they have played at the London Stadium. They are also unbeaten in their previous four home matches, which includes the 1-1 draw that they picked up against Aston Villa in their previous game on March 12.
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Southampton remains at the bottom of the Premier League standings, having played at least a game more than the majority of the sides above them. The Saints have seen an upturn in form since the arrival of Ruben Selles, as they have picked up eight points from their previous six matches.
They have lost just once in their last three. Over that period, they have held both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to draws. Playing away from home has suited the Saints this term, as they have recorded four of their six wins away from St Mary’s. Meanwhile, the Saints recorded a victory in this exact fixture last term to end an eight-game wait for victory against the Hammers.
Prediction
This is a really challenging match to call on Sunday, as both sides will be desperate for the points. However, we will be siding with Southampton, as they have performed well in recent games since the arrival of Selles, with their away form being particularly interesting. Not for the first time, we could see James Ward-Prowse playing a key role.
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