West Ham vs Backa Topola Predictions & Tips - Hammers Too Strong in Europa League Opener

By Alex Waite

19 Sep 2023

Alex Waite 19 Sep 2023

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West Ham vs Backa Topola predictions for Thursday’s Europa League match
The fixture is being played at the London Stadium (20:00 BST)
Can the Hammers get off the mark in Group A with a win?

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West Ham’s James Ward-Prowse has scored 2 goals in his last 3 matches (Getty Images)

West Ham vs Backa Topola Predictions

West Ham have beaten some top Premier League sides this season and have enough quality to defeat Back Topola. James Ward-Prowse has made a strong start with the Hammers and there is good value on the midfielder to strike.

West Ham vs Backa Topola Predictions
Head-to-Head
West Ham Form
West Ham Injuries & Team News
Backa Topola Form
Backa Topola Injuries & Team News

West Ham have won 4 of their last 5 home matches
West Ham have scored 3+ goals in 2 of their last 3 home matches
West Ham’s James Ward-Prowse has scored 2 goals in his last 3 matches
Backa Topola have lost 3 of their last 6 away matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between West Ham and Backa Topola.

West Ham Form

West Ham are unbeaten in 12 of their last 15 home matches and have won nine.

The Hammers beat Chelsea (3-1) at the London Stadium in the Premier League this season. It came before a 3-1 loss against Man City.

West Ham led City 1-0 last time out after James Ward-Prowse scored in the first half. David Moyes’ side then conceded three second half goals.

West Ham Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Edson Álvarez is doubtful.

Backa Topola Form

Backa Topola are winless in six of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

The Serbian side lost against Sporting Braga (3-0 and 4-1) in the Champions League during this run. Since the defeats, Backa Toopla have won four successive league matches.

Žarko Lazetić’s side beat Železničar Pančevo 6-3 last time out. Ifet Đakovac scored twice and Petar Stanic, Dušan Cvetinović, Miloš Pantović and Miloš Vulić also struck.

Backa Topola Injuries & Team News

Backa Topola have no injuries or suspensions.

Midfielder Ifet Đakovac has scored three goals in his last four league matches and is expected to start.

Verdict

West Ham v FK Backa Topola

West Ham can control the match against a Backa Topola side that has struggled against strong European opponents. James Ward-Prowse has already made an impact in East London and he can net again in a likely Hammers win.

West Ham -2

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