Can West Ham Hammer the High-Flying Gunners?

West Ham will host their London rivals Arsenal this Sunday in a Premier League clash with contrasting narratives.

The Hammers are reeling from a six-game winless streak, while the Gunners soar high after three consecutive victories, including a resounding 3-1 win over Liverpool.

West Ham’s woes:

Winless in their last six matches across all competitions.

Leaky defense, conceding six goals in their last three outings.

Humiliating FA Cup defeat to lower-division Bristol City.

Disappointing 0-3 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Arsenal’s ascension:

Three consecutive Premier League wins, scoring ten goals in the process.
Confidence boosted by a statement victory over league leaders Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta’s attacking unit finally clicking, led by Saka, Jesus, and Odegaard.

Head-to-head:

Despite their current struggles, West Ham surprisingly boast two wins against Arsenal this season:

3-1 in the League Cup and 2-0 in the Premier League.

Arsenal are winless in their last three meetings against the Hammers.

Interestingly, four of the last five encounters witnessed over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.

Prediction:

Given Arsenal’s current form and West Ham’s vulnerabilities, the Gunners are clear favorites at 1.53 odds. Their attacking prowess, evident in their recent goal glut, makes them a strong contender for victory.

However, considering the historical trend of high-scoring encounters between these sides, the Over 2.5 goals FT bet at 1.65 odds also holds promise. With both teams’ attacking potential and West Ham’s defensive frailties, a goal-fest could be on the cards.