2020-21 Premier League – Brighton vs West Ham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Brighton vs West Ham kick off? Saturday 15th May, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs West Ham being played? The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer
Where can I get tickets for Brighton vs West Ham? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Brighton vs West Ham on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Brighton vs West Ham in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Sanchez; White, Webster, Burn; Gross, Lallana, Bissouma, Moder; Trossard; Jahanbakhsh, Welbeck
UNAVAILABLE: Dunk (Suspended), Lamptey (Injured), March (Injured), Maupay (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Andone (Injured), Veltman (Injured), Propper (Injured)
WEST HAM
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Fornals, Lingard, Benrahma; Antonio
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Cresswell (Injured), Ogbonna (Injured), Masuaku (Injured), Noble (Injured), Rice (Injured), Lanzini (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
West Ham’s 0-1 defeat at the hands of Everton last time out was a blow for their hopes of finishing inside the Premier League’s top four, however Chelsea’s 0-1 loss at home to Arsenal this past Wednesday means that the gap between the two sides remains at six points. Three points away to Brighton is crucial for David Moyes’ men if they are to maintain their Champions League dream. The 17th-placed Seagulls are now officially safe from relegation, but head into this match severely weakened following red cards for both captain Lewis Dunk and striker Neil Maupay in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves last Sunday, meaning the two are suspended for this game. West Ham may be set to take advantage of this and their players will be expected to maintain a high intensity throughout this contest, committing themselves fully to every 50-50 and covering every blade of grass knowing how important the three points are from their point of view. For Brighton though, it may be the case of their players having half an eye on the post-season break and the attacking prowess of a West Ham side who have netted seven goals over the course of their last three away league fixtures, should overpower the home side and lead the Hammers to a crucial victory.
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