Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Tuesday 16th August | Molineux Stadium | EFL Cup | 19:30 GMT

We are back to EFL Cup action this week, as Wolves take on West Ham in the second round of the competition.

Neither side competed in the first round, as they are both Premier League sides, making this their opener to the tournament. We still have a long way to go until the final, but a day out at Wembley would be an absolute dream come true for either team.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score offers good value @ 1.57.

Wolves vs West Ham Predicted Lineups

Wolves Predicted XI: Sá, S. Bueno, Agbadou, Mosquera, H. Bueno, Gomes, Munetsi, Tchatchoua, Bellegarde, Strand Larsen, Hwang

Wolves have two players out with injury ahead of this match. Both Enso Gonzalez and Fabio Silva are on the sidelines.

West Ham Precicted XI: Areola, Aguerd, Kilman, Mavropanos, Diouf, Potts, Rodriguez, Walker-Peters, Paqueta, Wilson, Bowen

West Ham have three injuries in their squad. This includes Crysencio Summerville, George Earthy and Luis Guilherme, who are all likely to miss Tuesday’s game.

Wolves and West Ham Current Form and Standings

Wolves have had a very disappointing start to the season. They have played two games in the top flight, losing both. The first was on the receiving end of a Manchester City 4-0 demolition, and the second was the 1-0 loss they suffered to Bournemouth on Saturday. Vitor Pereira’s men are still without a single goal this season as they sit 19th in the Premier League. Wolves need to use this cup game at home as a way to boost their confidence heading into the league games ahead.

West Ham have also endured a truly shocking start to the 2025/26 campaign. The Irons sit even further down than Wolves, in 20th place and rock bottom of the Premier League. Likewise, Graham Potter’s outfit have lost their first two games, 3-0 away to Sunderland on opening day and then 5-1 to Chelsea on Friday night. The lack of serious investment into their squad seems to be catching up to them and many are questioning manager Potter’s capability of the job.

Wolves vs West Ham Head-to-Head Timeline

Overall, West Ham are the avid winners of this affair. However, it was in fact Wolves who managed to come away with a win the last time these two clashed, in a Premier League fixture back in April this year.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Wolves 1-0 West Ham, 01/04/25 (Premier League)
• West Ham 2-1 Wolves, 09/12/24 (Premier League)
• Wolves 1-2 West Ham, 06/04/24 (Premier League)
• West Ham 3-0 Wolves, 17/12/23 (Premier League)
• Wolves 1-0 West Ham, 14/01/23 (Premier League)

Wolves vs West Ham Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 1-1 Draw. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Wolves vs West Ham Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.57 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Wolves vs West Ham

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) - Despite not yet opening his account to the 2025/26 season, Jørgen Strand Larsen managed to grab 14 goals and five assists in all competitions for Wolves last season, trailing as the club’s second top scorer behind the departed Matheus Cunha.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) - Captain, leader, legend. Jarrod Bowen truly deserves better than what the Irons have offered him this so far this season, as his club are now two games in without a single point in the Premier League. Bowen has quickly become a fan favourite in East London; after scoring 74 goals and collecting 46 assists in the five and a half years he has played for West Ham.

Wolves vs West Ham Match Facts

• Referee: Samuel Barrott
• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports+
• Stadium Information: The Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton was opened for use in 1889 and can hold up to 31,750 people on a match day.