The London side noticeably struggled last season, but with Potter—who replaced the completely unsuccessful Lopetegui just over a year ago—they managed to avoid relegation, collecting 43 points for a fourteenth-place finish. However, Graham ultimately disappointed as well. Even under Nuno Espírito Santo, after an initial boost, things quickly unraveled. Still, they broke through against Tottenham, winning 2-1. A little earlier, they also won in the cup against QPR.
At the “Stadium of Light,” Le Bris is achieving steady success. The Frenchman, arriving in England in the summer of 2024, led the team up from the Championship at his first attempt, via the playoffs. He immediately began collecting points in the Premier League as well. In the last round, they beat Crystal Palace. In the cup, they advanced past Everton, albeit after a penalty shootout.
Lucas Paquetá and company average 1.09 goals per game scored, but concede twice as many—exactly two per match. The sensational newcomers score 1.05 goals and concede the same amount.
West Ham have won both of their last two matches
59% of West Ham United’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.09
Sunderland have lost only one of their last nine matches
45% of Sunderland’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.09.
West Ham (probable lineup): Areola – Scarles, Todibo, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters – Fernandes, Soucek, Summerville, Lucas Paquetá, Bowen – Castellanos
Sunderland (probable lineup): Ruys – Cirkin, Alderete, Mukiele, Geertruida – Adingra, Le Fée, G. Xhaka, Hume – Brobbey, Mayenda.
