Premier League: West Ham vs. Brighton Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 21)

• Brighton bidding to end a four-game winless sequence in the Premier League
• West Ham have avoided defeat in their last two matches

Brighton will be aiming to rediscover their consistency this weekend when they travel to the London Stadium to take on West Ham. The Hammers will also have pressure on their shoulders after winning once in their last four.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
• Where: London Stadium, London, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
West Ham	+190
Draw	+260
Brighton	+125

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Match Preview

It hasn’t been the easiest bedding in period for Julen Lopetegui, and the Spanish coach is already coming under increasing pressure after winning just five of his opening 16 matches in charge of West Ham.

The Hammers come into this round sitting seven points clear of the drop zone, but wins have been hard to come by in the first half of the season after claiming maximum points in just one of their last four matches.

There was further frustration for the Hammers in their latest outing after being forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. West Ham opened the scoring with three minutes remaining, but the Cherries struck back in second-half injury time.

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Brighton are also struggling for consistency at this stage of the season after failing to win in their last four. Over that period, they have recorded two defeats, and have picked up just two points from a possible 12.

That run of form has seen them drop to ninth in the Premier League standings, but a return to form on Saturday could put them back on the verge of the European places. However, a better performance will be required on Saturday after losing 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace last Sunday.

West Ham have gone two without defeat against the Seagulls, but draws have been an incredibly popular outcome when these sides have collided. That is reflected by the fact that seven of the last eleven have ended in ties.

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West Ham vs. Brighton Picks

The shortcomings of both of these sides have been evident in recent weeks, and that makes it challenging to predict a winner on Saturday. However, the fact that draws have been common in historical meetings could point to an area of value.

Free Pick:

• Draw