Burnley enter the new season after changes to their squad and a series of intense summer matches. In their most recent competitive League Cup fixture, the hosts defeated Notts County on penalties after a 1:1 draw (4:3 on penalties), having previously lost 0:1 to Italian side Torino in a friendly. The hosts are still searching for the right balance in attack, although the support of their home crowd should give the players additional confidence.
West Ham head into the campaign in high spirits thanks to a successful start to their cup campaign. In their recent League Cup match, the London side convincingly defeated Portsmouth (3:1), while they drew 1:1 with German club Magdeburg in a friendly. At present, the visitors' attacking unit, led by Jarrod Bowen and Valentin Castellanos, is showing excellent understanding.
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The visitors look more settled in terms of squad quality at the start of the campaign, as demonstrated by their recent cup victory. Burnley will try to build their game around a compact defense, but gaps in the hosts' defensive structure are unlikely to allow them to contain their opponents' quick attacks down the flanks. I believe the Hammers will break through the opposition's defense and secure the victory.
West Ham to Win at 2.32
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