Our prediction for this Premier League match:
After sharing the spoils with Brighton at the weekend, West Ham United will be looking to climb to the Europa League berth when they face WBA at the Hawthorns on Matchday 37. The Hammers missed out on a place in the Champions League, and they are now on a quest to secure a top-six finish. Both Masuaku and Lanzini are rated doubtful for the match, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team. A man to watch in David Moyes’ team will be Jesse Lingard, who won Player of the Month award for April.
The Baggies, on the other hand, were on the verge of holding Liverpool to a draw in their last league match, but goalkeeper Alisson eventually helped the Reds pick up vital three points from the match. Considering that WBA have nothing to play for in the season finale, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the capital club. Both Ivanovic and Snodgrass are injured for the hosts.
Highlighted Player (Branislav Ivanovic):
Over the years Branislav Ivanovic has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world football. Bane plays as a centre back, but he is capable of playing as a full back as well. The Serbian defender has been playing for Chelsea since 2008 and he used to play for the likes of Srem, OFK Beograd and Lokomotiv Moscow in the past as well.
Ivanovic leaves his heart on the field in every single match and that is the main reason why the fans love him. He is known for his aerial ability as well and it has to be noted that he has scored 22 goals for Chelsea since arriving to Stamford Bridge in 2008.
The Serbian footballer has won two Premier League trophies with the Blues, but the Champions League trophy won in 2012 is considered the biggest success of his career. Branislav is married to Natasa, who gave birth to his four children.
Highlighted Team (West Ham):
West Ham United are an English football club based in East London. The club was founded in 1895 and it has to be noted that the club’s name was Thames Ironworks back then. The Hammers were playing their home games at Upton Park from 1904 until 2016, when they moved to the Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
West Ham have won three FA Cup trophies (1964, 1975 and 1980) and they were runners-up in 1923 and 2006. The capital club finished the 1985/1986 England first division campaign in third place in the standings and that is the club’s highest placing in the top flight. West Ham United have strong rivalries with fellow London clubs, but Tottenham Hotspur are considered the club’s main rivals.
A number of top-class players were part of West Ham in the past and the likes of Joe Cole, Carlos Tevez, Paolo Di Canio, Paul Ince, Julian Dicks, Shaka Hislop, Michael Carrick and Slaven Bilic are some of them.