West Ham will host Bayer in the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals at the London Stadium on Thursday, April 18.
West Ham vs Bayer: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
West Ham - 3.92
Draw - 4.07
Bayer - 1.94
West Ham: Current form and team news
With the Premier League in full swing, the Hammers are fighting to clinch the sixth spot, which will give them a shot at European competition. However, the team has been struggling lately, losing two of their last six games and tying two more. Their hopes of securing a win in the upcoming match have been hampered by injuries to some of their key players, including Phillips, Areola, and Bowen. But, despite the setbacks, the Hammers are determined to put up a good fight.
Bayer: Current form and team news
Leverkusen are on fire! They have won the Bundesliga and taken down Bayern Munich in a thrilling head-to-head match, breaking a 20-year curse. In their latest game against Werder Bremen, they won with a crushing score of 5:0, with Florian Wirtz scoring a hat-trick and Granit Xhaka adding another goal to their impressive tally. Xabi Alonso, the coach, has kept the team injury-free, except for 21-year-old forward Adam Hložek, who is not a key player.
West Ham vs Bayer: Facts to Know
Bayer have not lost any of their 29 matches this season.
Leverkusen have won 9 out of their last 10 away matches.
West Ham United have conceded 2 or more goals in 9 of their last 20 matches.
West Ham vs Bayer: Head-to-head
These teams have met only once before in a friendly match in August 2023, which Bayer won 4-0.
West Ham vs Bayer: Prediction and Betting Tips
The match is extremely important for both sides. While a minimal defeat will still take Bayer to the next stage, this game could give West Ham a chance to win the title. As the host, West Ham are expected to play to win and take advantage of the opponent’s post-holiday syndrome.
Our betting tip: West Ham Win (Megapari odds - 3.92)
