Wolves vs West Ham prediction, odds & betting tips – 03/01/2026
Can Rob Edwards get Wolves a positive result? - Photo by IMAGO / News Images
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First to concede: Wolves

Wolves have conceded the first goal in all of their previous 10 matches.

Wolves will look to kick-start the New Year with a win when they take on West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday at Molineux.

View our Wolves vs West Ham predictions below.

Wolves vs West Ham prediction: Battle of the strugglers

Key stats

  • Wolves are without a win in their last 15 games.
  • West Ham are without a win in their last eight games.
  • The Hammers have seen under 4.5 cards in six of their last seven games.

Correct score prediction: Wolves 2-1 West Ham

Both Wolves and West Ham are struggling badly in the Premier League, and their recent results have been awful.

Rob Edwards's side are at the bottom of the Premier League table with just three points from 19 games, while West Ham also sit in the relegation zone with 14 points.

The Hammers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their four meetings against Wolves, while over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of their last five meetings.

Thus, goals are guaranteed in this game, and given the fixture's importance for both sides, it could end up a tense affair, with Wolves picking up a precious point.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves are slight favourites

HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%

DRAW: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%

AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Thus, we can see that there are no overwhelming favourites for this game, but the bookmakers placed Wolves as slight favourites, considering the home advantage.

They are priced at 29/20 (2.45) with 40.8% chances of winning, while West Ham are at 7/4 (2.75) with 36.4% chances of picking up all three points.

Wolves have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 games, and West Ham have failed to do so in their last 16 games. Therefore, goals are guaranteed; hence, BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) with 57.1% chances of happening is really tempting.

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Most recent H2Hs: No draws in recent fixtures

Whenever the two sides have met, it has always produced a winner. West Ham have won three of their last five meetings, but Wolves have won the last two.

England EFL Cup 26/08/25

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

3
West Ham

West Ham

2

England Premier League 01/04/25

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

1
West Ham

West Ham

0

England Premier League 09/12/24

West Ham

West Ham

2
Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

1

Elite Club Friendlies 28/07/24

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

3
West Ham

West Ham

1

England Premier League 06/04/24

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

1
West Ham

West Ham

2

Wolves preview: Can they finally pick up a win?

Wolves remain the only side in the Premier League that have failed to pick up a win this season. Will the New Year bring some good luck?

They need a miracle to escape from relegation this season, but first, they need a win to bring back some confidence in the side.

Edwards will be without Santiago Bueno and Toti Gomes this weekend, but Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera and Ladislav Krejci should be able to start.

Predicted lineups: Sa (GK), Mosquera, Doherty, Krejci, Tchatchoua, Arias, J Gomes, Mane, H Bueno, Arokodare, Strand & Larsen

Last five fixtures

  • Man Utd 1-1 Wolves
  • Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
  • Wolves 0-2 Brentford
  • Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
  • Wolves 1-4 Man Utd

West Ham preview: Irons are in a downward spiral

Nuno Espirito Santo is under a lot of pressure as West Ham are now without a win in their last eight games, losing in four of them.

The Hammers are already without El Hadji Malick Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, both of whom are representing their respective countries at the AFCON.

It is a massive relegation six-pointer for them, and the job gets harder as they will be without Lucas Paqueta and Jean-Clair Todibo for this game.

Predicted lineups: Areola (GK), Scarles, Kilman, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters, Potts, Magassa, Summerville, Fernandes, Bowen & Wilson

Last five fixtures

  • West Ham 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
  • West Ham 0-1 Fulham
  • Manchester City 3-0 West Ham
  • West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
  • Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham

Player to watch: Jarrod Bowen

The Hammers captain has been the pillar of inspiration for the side over the years, and he has maintained an enviable consistency this season as well.

The England international has scored six goals in the Premier League, including three in his last five games.

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Jarrod Bowen in action for West Ham – photo by IMAGO / Martin Dalton
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