West Ham vs Freiburg Predictions & Tips - Closely Fought Europa League Contest

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

Alex Waite 13 Dec 2023

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West Ham vs Freiburg predictions for Thursday’s UEL match
West Ham are unbeaten in their last 4 home matches (20:00 GMT)
Can the Hammers draw and progress as group winners?

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West Ham are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 home matches (Getty Images)

West Ham vs Freiburg Predictions

West Ham and Freiburg are in similar strong form and the sides are well matched. The Hammers can hold Freiburg at the London Stadium and seal top spot in Group A.

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

West Ham are unbeaten in their last 4 home matches
Freiburg are unbeaten in their last 4 matches

Head-to-Head

West Ham beat Freiburg 2-1 in the only previous encounter between the sides.

West Ham Form

West Ham are top of Group A owing to a better head-to-head record over Freiburg. The Hammers have won four of their five Europa League matches this season.

West Ham beat TSC 1-0 in their most recent Europa League fixture. David Moyes’ side then drew with Crystal Palace (1-1), beat Tottenham (2-1) and lost at Fulham (5-0).

The Hammers were outplayed at Fulham with just 0.98-2.19 expected goals. Moyes’ side shipped three first half goals before letting in two more in the second period.

West Ham Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Edson Alvarez and Alphonse Areola are doubtful.

Striker Michail Antonio is out.

Freiburg Form

Freiburg trail West Ham in second place in Group A. The German side are also on 12 points.

Freiburg kickstarted a three-match winning sequence with a 5-0 victory against Olympiakos. This win was followed by domestic victories at Mainz and Wolfsburg (1-0).

Christian Streich’s side were under pressure against Wolfsburg with just 0.51-1.33 expected goals. Michael Gregoritsch then netted the winner on 73 minutes.

Freiburg Injuries & Team News

Freiburg have no injuries or suspensions.

Verdict

West Ham v SC Freiburg

There is little between West Ham and Freiburg and the sides have notched some impressive recent results. Both sides will want to finish their Europa League group stage strongly and a draw is the best bet.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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