West Ham Hosts Brighton in Premier League Showdown

London, England — West Ham United will host Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday in a crucial Premier League match for both clubs. The game kicks off at 2:30 PM ET at the London Stadium.

West Ham, currently in 18th place with 13 points, seeks to escape the relegation zone after suffering three consecutive losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Fulham on December 27. The Hammers are five points away from safety and are desperate for a victory.

Brighton, sitting in 13th place with 24 points, has also struggled lately, losing to Arsenal 2-1 in their last match. The Seagulls have not won in a month and need to find their form quickly to maintain their hopes for European qualification.

In terms of statistics, Brighton ranks 10th in the league for goals scored, netting 26 goals in 18 matches. In contrast, West Ham is struggling defensively, having conceded 36 goals, the worst in the league.

Both teams have had their share of injury issues. Brighton will miss midfielder Carlos Baleba due to African Cup of Nations (AFCON) commitments, while West Ham may be without striker Niclas Fullkrug due to injury concerns.

Betting odds favor Brighton, with a moneyline set at +104 compared to West Ham’s +241. The total goals for the match are set at 2.5.

This match is critical for both teams as they look to stop their poor run of form. According to predictions, Brighton is expected to narrowly win, with a predicted score of 2-1.