Premier League action remains hot and we're coming up on another big week of matches. Both as a fan of the West Ham United Hammers and as a casual sports bettor, I have my eye on the West Ham vs. Arsenal match on January 12.
In this prediction post, I'll take a look at both teams, where they currently stand, their form, betting line, and my prediction for the match. After a recent hot streak, I'm hoping I can help lead you to a successful bet if you choose to follow my line of thinking.
The 8-4-9 Hammers will host the 12-5-4 Gunners a week after both sides moved to the 4th round of the FA Cup. As top-10 Premier League teams, both will be trying to take all three points in order to move up in the standings.
Standings
Arsenal remains a solid 10 points out of first place in the Premier League, but a comfortable 13 points ahead of the hosts of this match. West Ham is safely outside of the relegation zone and just three points out of the top-7 in the league.
Current Form
The Premier League season is a long one, so basing predictions off of matches that happened as far back as four months ago isn't wise. By analyzing recent matchups, you can get a clearer picture of each team's form, which gives you a more accurate base of work to base predictions off of.
Arsenal's Past 5 Premier League Matches:
- Arsenal 4, Fulham 1
- Liverpool 5, Arsenal 1
- Brighton 1, Arsenal 1
- Arsenal 3, Burnley 1
- Southampton 3, Arsenal 2
West Ham United's Past 5 Premier League Matches:
- West Ham 2, Brighton 2
- Burnley 2, West Ham 0
- Southampton 1, West Ham 2
- West Ham 0, Watford 2
- Fulham 0, West Ham 2
Both sides have struggled over their past five matches with Arsenal going 2-1-2 and West Ham going 1-1-3. On the road, Arsenal has managed just a tie in their past three matches against Brighton with losses against Southampton and Liverpool. While West Ham only pulled out a draw against Brighton at home in their last match, a finally healthy Marko Arnautovic scored both of the goals for the Hammers in the second half and he added another in their recent FA Cup victory.
Betting Line on BetScorum.com
The current available odds on BetScorum.com beat what I have found on BetFair and other sportsbooks and open markets if betting on West Ham. View the page for the match here on BetScorum.com.
West Ham to win: 3.657
Draw: 3.89
Arsenal to win: 2.08
Prediction
With a healthy lineup featuring Marko Arnautovic and the surging Felipe Anderson, I am backing the West Ham United Hammers to defeat the Arsenal Gunners 2-1 in an exciting match. Arsenal has been weak on the road and they are facing a completely different team than the one they defeated 3-1 in August at Emirates Stadium.
As you can see, I'm putting my SCR where my mouth is and betting on the Hammers to pull out the surprise victory.
Am I right? Will West Ham upset Arsenal, or am I simply an optimistic Hammers fan misguided by my loyalty? Please comment below along with your prediction for the match.
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