After the disappointing result last week against Everton, we bounced back well in the Capital One Cup against Cardiff City and, after the shortage of goals, the good news is we finally found the net in both games.
Our defence is holding up well but our attacking options are still looking very short without Andy Carroll and, with Mladen Petric still gaining his fitness, it’s difficult to try and predict the starting XI against Hull City.
Unless there are more injuries, I’d say Big Sam will go with the same team that started against Everton. Like all Hammers fans, we are hoping Petric or Ricardo Vaz Te will get a chance in place of Modibo Maiga, but Sam is stubborn at times so we recommend waiting on team news before placing bets if possible.
Let’s look at the stats for our last 20 away games:
- West Ham have won 15%, drawn 30% and lost 55% of their last 20 away games.
- West Ham have conceded in 13 of their last 20 away games, going on to win one, draw one and lose 11 of these matches.
- West Ham have failed to score in 50% of their last 20 away games.
Finding the net will be difficult enough looking at these stats but, with the win during the week, we are willing to take a chance on this game in the hope of a change in attack. So, with the scoring form Ravel Morrison in mind, it’s worth going for the away win. West Ham can be got at 13/2 for a 1-0, while a 2-1 victory can be got at 10/1.
For first and last goal scorer, Vaz Te at 8/1 (with most layers) looks a bet worth a look at as, if he doesn’t start the game he should get on at some stage and he’d keen to show what he can do after putting in that transfer request.
Ravel Morrison is in the form we all hoped we all hoped for and at 12/1 to score first with Paddy Power, he is surely worth a punt. Also, we can be sure he will start the game so will get the full value of our bet.
Our three recommended bets are:
- West Ham to win 2-1 at 10/1
- Ravel Morrison first or last goal scorer at 12/1
- Vaz Te first or last goal scorer at 8/1
Meanwhile, in our first betting guide back August we recommended Ravel Morrison for Young Player of the Year at 40/1 as an outside bet. Well, after his fine start to the season, he has now drifted in the betting and looking at Paddy Power he’s now outside 100/1? Not sure why this is but it’s surely worth checking with your layer and seeing what odds you can get, and don’t forget to let us know what price you have been quoted.
Remember, don’t let your Claret & Blue heart rule your head. It’s a long season.
Let us know how your bets are going or what you recommend by leaving your thoughts and tips in the comments section below.
Come on you Irons!
