On January 21, the London Stadium will host the match of the 21st round of the English Premier League, in which West Ham will meet with Everton. The start of the fight is scheduled for 17:00 Kyiv time.
West Ham
The club can now get a new mentor at any time. The media names various candidates, including Nuno Espirito Santo and Rafa Benitez. But even half a year ago, David Moyes was a hero. It seemed that the “Hammers” had finally found “their” coach, with whom they qualified twice for the European Cups and seriously claimed in 2020/2021 for the 4th, “League Champion” place. In fact, the old merits are now saving the most experienced Scot from resignation. After all, the results are frankly miserable, especially compared to investments in strengthening the squad in the summer – Lucas Paqueta and a company of other newcomers cost tens of millions. “At the exit” is 4 wins and 15 points for half a season in the Premier League. Having lost to a direct competitor, Wolverhampton, the Hammers dropped to 18th, relegated place.
Everton
The team is in roughly the same situation. The Toffees last season, after the departure of Ancelotti, moved from claims to the Champions League to the struggle for survival. And they won it largely because Rafa Benitez was fired a year ago and Lampard was called. He lived up to expectations, managing to take enough points with his charges to avoid relegation to the Championship. But in the new season, Frank managed to do something only at first. Now there are no victories since October, moreover, the Blues scored only 1 point in the last 6 rounds of the Premier League (and when they least expected it, stopping Manchester City), taking off from both cups in parallel. It seems that only the owner of the project, Moshiri, believes in Lamps …
head-to-head statistics
West Ham won both games last season. But in September, Mope’s single goal brought victory to Everton.
Forecast
Bookmakers believe that the hosts of the arena will win the battle of outsiders. Let’s agree – an experienced Moyes should win the “throat” duel. We bet on West Ham with a coefficient of 1.83 at Parimatch.
