Still waiting for their first-ever Premier League home win over Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United hope to end their Seagulls hoodoo on Saturday at the London Stadium.
West Ham United:
West Ham United will be hoping to finally break their hoodoo against Brighton & Hove Albion when the Seagulls visit the London Stadium on Saturday. Despite some positive recent results, including a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Irons have yet to secure a Premier League home victory over Brighton, having drawn five of their past seven encounters at the London Stadium. Their 1-1 draw at Bournemouth last time out showcased their continued inconsistency, as Lucas Paqueta's penalty was cancelled out by a spectacular free-kick from Enes Unal. West Ham have only managed to win successive league games once this season, highlighting their struggles for consistency. However, they have been solid at home recently, taking 10 points from their last five Premier League matches at the London Stadium, and will be aiming to continue that form against a Brighton side that has struggled on the road.
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Brighton, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a tough 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend. Manager Fabian Hurzeler's side has failed to win any of their last four Premier League matches and have now won just two of their last nine in all competitions. Despite their attacking prowess, Brighton’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in the loss to Palace, with Ismaila Sarr's brace and an assist leaving them licking their wounds. The Seagulls remain in contention for a European spot, sitting just three points behind fifth-placed Manchester City, but their recent form, particularly away from home, will be a cause for concern. With Brighton unbeaten in their last seven Premier League visits to the London Stadium, they will be hoping to maintain their dominance in this fixture, but they need to find a way to tighten up defensively and get back to winning ways if they are to stay in the European mix.
Prediction:West Ham
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