

Tip Brighton - West Ham
Prediction published on May 19, 2022 at 5:57 AM
Brighton host West Ham at the Amex Stadium in this final round match in the Premiership. The home team are in 10th position with 48 points while the visitors are in 7th position with 56 points. Brighton will need a win to secure their place in the top half of the draw but it won’t be easy against a West Ham team chasing a Europa League spot. A draw will be good enough for the home team to hold onto 10th spot unless 11th place Brentford have a win by more than four goals. Brighton are unbeaten in their last four matches with two wins and a two draws. They won 4-0 against Manchester United in their last home match which was their first home win in nine matches. Brighton are unbeaten in all nine of their previous Premiership meetings with West Ham and this is the longest unbeaten run they have against any opponent.
West Ham are assured of a Europa Conference spot but will eyeing a more lucrative Europa league place. They are two points behind sixth placed Manchester United and a win could see them leapfrog United if they slip up away to Crystal Palace. West Ham came very close to causing one of the upsets of the season in their last match as they led Manchester City 2-0 before the champions came back to snatch a draw. The Hammers were lucky to get a point in the end as keeper Fabianski saved a penalty late in the game. West Ham have only won one of their last seven matches while away from home they have lost seven of their last nine matches across all competitions.Only once in their last seven home matches has both teams scored.In three of West Ham’s last four matches there have been over 2.5 goals.They have failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Both teams have much to play for in this match and will be chasing the win which should make for an entertaining match. West Ham will be desperate to get their first ever Premiership win over Brighton while the home side will be looking to make it ten matches unbeaten against the Hammers. The visitors have only won once in their last seven away matches therefore we are backing Brighton to win or draw this match.
Key points Brighton - West Ham
In four of Brighton’s last five matches there have been over 2.5 goals.
Only once in their last seven home matches has both teams scored.
Brighton have kept clean sheets in two of their last three matches.
In three of West Ham’s last four matches there have been over 2.5 goals.
Only one team has scored in West Ham’s last five away matches.
They have failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Conclusion Brighton - West Ham
Both teams have much to play for in this match and will be chasing the win which should make for an entertaining match. West Ham will be desperate to get their first ever Premiership win over Brighton while the home side will be looking to make it ten matches unbeaten against the Hammers. The visitors have only won once in their last seven away matches therefore we are backing Brighton to win or draw this match.