Sunderland West Ham United betting prediction

The away team makes its debut in this edition of the competition, after having finished 14^th last season. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 17 goals scored and 25 conceded. In their last match, for the Premier League, they got an away win against Ipswich Town by (1‑3). In the last 10 away matches West Ham has won 3, tied 2 and lost 5. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 18 of the last 21 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

West Ham United come into this match on the back of a penalty shoot-out victory over Lille in a friendly. The away side usually play a 4-3-3 tactical formation, taking a chance on a balanced structure in both defence and attack. On the offensive line, Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen and Niclas Füllkrug form a dynamic trio, offering depth and constant presence in the opposing penalty area. In midfield, James Ward-Prowse takes on the role of maestro, responsible for orchestrating the moves and dictating the pace of the game, being essential to the fluidity of the team's offensive transitions. All the players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Mads Hermansen, Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Nayef Aguerd, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Maximilian Kilman, James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodríguez, Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen , Niclas Füllkrug .
Coach: D. Moyes.