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West Ham - FK Backa Topola
UEFA Europa League - London Stadium
1st Round
Prediction 1
West Ham -2.0 Handicap
17/20 (1.85)
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Prediction 2
West Ham to Win Both Halves
17/20 (1.85)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
West Ham welcome Backa Topola to the London Stadium to contest a Europa League fixture on Thursday, September 21st. The Hammers are odds-on favourites to collect three points in their Group A opener this week. Read our Europa League predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for West Ham vs Backa Topola
West Ham are expected to enjoy a comfortable win when they take on Serbian side Backa Topola on Thursday. Read our top West Ham vs Backa Topola predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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West Ham -2.0 Goals Handicap
- West Ham have won four of their last five competitive fixtures on home soil.
- West Ham scored six times in the last two of those victories combined.
- Backa Topola conceded seven times in their failed UCL qualifiers against Braga in the summer.
West Ham to Win Both Halves
- West Ham have won three of their last four assignments.
- West Ham won at least one half in 100% of their last four games.
- Backa Topola were trounced 7-1 in their double-header against Braga in the summer.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for West Ham vs Backa Topola
View our list of key stats for Thursday’s game featuring West Ham vs Backa Topola below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Last Five - West Ham
24/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Liverpool
West Ham
3
1
L
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
FK Backa Topola
West Ham
1
3
W
16/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Man City
West Ham
3
1
L
01/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Luton
West Ham
1
2
W
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England Premier League EPL
Brighton
West Ham
1
3
W
Last Five - FK Backa Topola
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
West Ham
FK Backa Topola
3
1
L
16/09/23
Serbia Super Liga Serbia
FK Zeleznicar Pancevo
FK Backa Topola
3
6
W
09/09/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Dunajska Streda
FK Backa Topola
1
4
W
01/09/23
Serbia Super Liga Serbia
FK Radnik Surdulica
FK Backa Topola
0
1
W
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Serbia Super Liga Serbia
IMT Novi Belgrade
FK Backa Topola
0
1
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, West Ham – Backa Topola odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s fixture below. For more of the top expert football predictions today head on over to our dedicated tips page.
West Ham odds: 3/25 (1.12) – 89.3%
Draw odds: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
Backa Topola odds: 21/1 (22.00) – 4.5%
This week’s expected winners by a mile are West Ham, and a home win comes with an implied probability of 89.3% on Thursday. A 3-0 win in favour of the Hammers, is an outcome that catches the eye at 5/1 (6.00) in the correct score stakes. That option has a probability rating of 16.7%. Backing a home win in the half time result market looks like excellent value at 4/9 (1.44) this week with the Irons such hot favourites.
West Ham vs Backa Topola Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, West Ham vs Backa Topola lineups and team news for Thursday’s Backa Topola bout below.
West Ham
West Ham have an empty treatment room at present and the Irons have strong squad to pick from ahead of Thursday's opener. The Hammers could shuffle their pack a little in a bid to keep players fresh.
Predicted Lineup for West Ham: Fabianski – Kehrer, Zouma, Ogbonna, Cresswell – Soucek, Alvarez – Benrahma, Kudus, Fornals – Ings
Backa Topola
Baka Toploa, who are more commonly known as TSC, are top of the league in Serbia, though they lack top level experience and quality and could struggle this week. TSC could lean on their favoured 5-4-1 formation this week.
Predicted Lineup for Backa Topola: Ilic – Valukin, Antonic, Stojic, Cvetinovic, Petrovic – Jovanovic, Stanic, Radin, Dakovac – Rakonjac
Player to Watch – Mohammed Kudus
Summer signing Mohammed Kudus has yet to start at game for West Ham this season, though the Ghanaian could be handed his first appearance from the first whistle on Thursday. The dynamic forward has the skills to make a real impact this week.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
West Ham
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