EFL Premier League – Matchweek 20
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Wolves vs West Ham Prediction
Wolves remain rooted to the foot of the table with just 3 points from 19 matches, still searching for their first league win of the season. However, their recent 1-1 draw away at Manchester United showed renewed fight and belief. Rob Edwards’ side have struggled badly in attack, with L. Krejčí their joint top scorer on just two goals, while João Gomes has been the most influential figure overall, leading in minutes played (1,461) and suspensions.
West Ham, meanwhile, sit 18th on 14 points and are also without a win in their last eight league games. A 2-2 draw against Brighton last time out highlighted both their attacking quality and defensive frailties. Jarrod Bowen remains the Hammers’ main threat with 6 goals, 3 assists, and the most minutes played (1,710), while Lucas Paquetá leads the team in suspensions.
Team News & Injuries
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves continue to battle a severe injury crisis:
- Out/Injured: Toti Gomes (hamstring), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring), Marshall Munetsi (calf), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Dan Bentley (ankle)
- International duty: Emmanuel Agbadou, Tawanda Chirewa
- Doubtful: Santi Bueno (leg injury)
Boost: André returns from suspension, while Hwang Hee-chan and Jørgen Strand Larsen could feature if passed fit.
West Ham United
The Hammers are in better shape but still missing key names:
- International duty: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, El Hadji Malick Diouf
- Doubtful: Jean-Clair Todibo (knock)
- Injured: Łukasz Fabiański (back)
Predicted Lineups
Wolves (3-4-2-1):
Sá; Mosquera, Doherty, Krejčí; Tchatchoua, André, João Gomes, Bueno; Arias, Mané; Arokodare
West Ham (4-2-3-1):
Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Magassa, Potts; Bowen, Fernandes, Paquetá; Wilson
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Head-to-Head
West Ham have lost just one of the last five meetings against Wolves, although Wolves did win the corresponding fixture last season. Historically, games between these two are tight and often feature goals at both ends.
Our Prediction
With both defences leaking goals and pressure mounting, this match is unlikely to be cagey. Wolves’ home form remains a major concern, while West Ham possess more proven attacking quality through Bowen, Paquetá, and Callum Wilson.
Prediction: Wolves 1-2 West Ham
Best bets:
- West Ham to win
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)