Wolves vs West Ham Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of Wolves.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are all set to host West Ham United in the second round fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Cup. This is going to be an intense game between these sides, which will take place at the Molineux Stadium.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have not started their new campaign on a positive note. They fell prey to Manchester City in their opening game of the new season, then in the very next game, Bournemouth defeated them. For the upcoming fixture, the Wolves will be at home, and it is going to be an advantage for them.

The Hammers are also in a similar situation, as they have also performed poorly in their previous two matches. West Ham United will be the visitors in the next game, keeping them under pressure from the start. If they want to get to EFL Cup‘s next round, the Hammers should look forward to tuning up their tactics.

Kick-off:

• Location: Wolverhampton, England
• Stadium: Molineux Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 26; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Samuel Barrott
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Wolves: L-L

West Ham: L-L

Players to Watch

Strand Larsen (Wolves)

If Wolverhampton Wanderers want to proceed further in the Carabao Cup competition, a special performance from Strand Larsen will be needed. Even though the 25-year-old has failed to come up with the top effort in the last two games for Wolves, he remains one of their main men in the attacking front.

Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)

Lucas Paqueta will be looking to step up for the visitors here. He was the sole goal scorer for West Ham in their 1-5 loss against Chelsea in their previous fixture. Paqueta was one of the top-performing players for his side.

The 27-year-old from Brazil controlled the midfield decently and was also causing some issues for the opponents in the final third.

Match Facts

• West Ham have defeated Wolves three times in their last five meetings.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have taken down the Hammers twice in their last five encounters.
• Neither of the last 17 matches between Wolves and West Ham has ended in a draw.

Wolves vs West Ham: Betting Tips and Odds

• West Ham to win @15/8 BetFred
• Niklas Fullkrug to score @6/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Enso Gonzalez and Fabio Silva will not be in action for Wolves due to their injuries. Toti Gomes will also miss out due to his suspension.

West Ham will be without the services of Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme as they are injured. George Earthy might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 75

Wolves won: 25

West Ham won: 36

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Wolves predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Jose Sa (GK); Doherty, Agbadou, Santiago Bueno; Hoever, Bellegarde, Joao Gomes, Wolfe; Munetsi, Larsen, Arias

West Ham predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Hermansen (GK); Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf; Paquetá; Bowen, Fullkrug

Match Prediction

These clubs are all set to produce an interesting contest here and are looking to win the first game of their new season. West Ham United are likely to defeat Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup second round.

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 West Ham

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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