Premier League: Sunderland vs. West Ham United: Hammers Look to Win Opener (Aug 16)
West Ham United travel to new boys Sunderland as they try to win their opening game of the Premier League season.
The Black Cats are hoping to stop the Hammers and start their return to the topflight with a win.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Sunderland | 9/4 |
| West Ham United | 5/4 |
| Draw | 5/2 |
Hammers On Top in Last Five vs. Sunderland
| Total | Sunderland | West Ham | Draw | |
| Games | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Goals | 28 | 15 | 13 |
West Ham haven’t lost to Sunderland in their last eight games, with Sunderland’s last win coming back in 2013.
In the pairs last meeting, the two teams drew 2-2, with Fabio Borini scoring a late equaliser for the Black Cats.
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Sunderland vs. West Ham United Key Stats
- Sunderland is winless in their last eight games vs. West Ham United.
- West Ham United have scored seven goals in their last five fixtures vs. Sunderland.
- Sunderland haven’t lost to West Ham United at home for four games.
Sunderland Team News
New signings Simon Adingra and Chemsdine Talbi will be both be available after making moves to the club this summer.
Wilson Isidor is a doubt as he nurses an injury acquired in pre-season.
Possible Lineup
Anthony Patterson (GK), Dennis Cirkin, Luke O’Nien, Dan Ballard, Trai Hume, Simon Adingra, Daniel Neil, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor
West Ham United Team News
Cryencio Summerville will miss this game as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
New signing Kyle Walker-Peters will be available for the game.
Possible Lineup
Alphonse Areola (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Kyle Walker-Peters, Edson Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez, Malick Diouf, Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug
Sunderland vs. West Ham United Picks
Sunderland have recruited well since getting promoted but whether their summer business can keep them up, only time will tell.
West Ham have made a few moves since a poor campaign last year but have lost star man Mohammed Kudus.
This game has all the buildings of a close one, Hammers fans will be hoping a summer of work under Graham Potter has made them a better team.
The Black Cats will give it a good go and run it close but West Ham’s Premier League experience will help them win this one.
Other markets include Lucas Paqueta to get yellow carded, Wilson Isidor to have two or more shots on target and Jarrod Bowen to score.
