West Ham take on the visitors Gent in the second leg of UEFA Conference League quarterfinal match. The first leg result: 1-1. The match will be played on Thursday, April 20th at London Stadium (London).
The Hammerers bounced back in the first match in Belgium with a mixed squad, drawing 1-1 despite West Ham scoring first. In the end, that was the only shot on target for the Londoners throughout the match, while the "Buffaloes" made 20 attempts on goal against their opponent. Afterwards, Moyes' men bounced back in the London derby with Arsenal. The hosts let in two goals from the "Gunners" in the first 10 minutes, but managed to come back (hello to the match against Liverpool), and Sakha also missed a penalty. There were too many rebounds for the "Hammerers". West Ham showed a hundred percent result in European competition. After several nice years, the "Hammerers" capitulated in the Premier League. The lion's share of this tournament involves fighting not for European cups, but for survival. And, by the way, the London club still can't relax on their home field.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Following the home draw with the English, Gent played a very similar match with Mechelen in the championship. Playing away, the guests managed to concede from the hosts' only shot on target, while they themselves wasted a lot of chances, which ultimately led to a 1-1 draw, completely undeserved for Mechelen. Before the last round, the team is in the top 4, ahead of Brugge in terms of number of wins for the season. It is believed that the quantity should already turn into quality, since the game of Vanhazhenbruk's wards is clearly visible, with good physical fitness. And since the "Hammerers" plan to continue fielding a mixed squad (surviving relegation is more important than being in the semi-finals of the LC), the guests should not be underestimated here.
The Belgians created a lot of chances with jumps, runs, and crosses in the first match. West Ham in a mixed squad doesn't pose a serious threat, and Gent itself is currently in good form. The guests will definitely threaten on counterattacks and set pieces. Gent should not be underestimated, so scoring a goal against the guests is a priority choice, based on what was seen in the first match, the unreliability of the hosts' defense, and the mixed squad, which is not particularly well-coordinated.
Prediction for the match: Gent to score – yes.
