English Premier
2010-02-20 - West Ham United vs Hull City
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Both of these teams are battling against relegation so a win here is crucial for both sides. As it is both teams are locked on 24 points just a point above the relegation zone, but Hull have played one game extra however.
Coming into this match West Ham are currently in 15th in the table on the back of the excellent 2-0 victory over high-flying Birmingham last time out. The Hammers will be looking to extend their unbeaten four-match Premier League home run, which has brought them eight points in their battle against the drop.
Their opponents Hull are 17th in the table after their 1-0 defeat at Blackburn in their most recent fixture. But their home form is what has been brining the points for them as 20 out of their 24 points so far this term have come at the KC Stadium. For the record, Hull have yet to win away and Brown will be desperate to change this statistic at Upton Park.
As for the team news, the home side West Ham will not have the services of striker Benni McCarthy as he has been out with a knee problem since West Ham's 2-1 defeat at Burnley on 10th February. Herita Ilunga (thigh) will remain sidelined for at least three more weeks while Danny Gabbidon and Kieron Dyer (both hamstring) are still out.
The good news is Zola has been boosted by the return of Guillermo Franco from a muscle complaint which has kept him out for the last two months. However, Luis Boa Morte, Calum Davenport and Zavon Hines are long-term absentees for the Hammers.
Hull boss Brown may call on midfielder Jimmy Bullard for only the sixth time since coming in January. The 31-year-old has returned to training after his latest knee injury, which saw him leave the field in tears at Aston Villa in December, and is likely to start from the bench.
But definitely out is midfielder Geovanni with a knee problem. The good news is George Boateng is available after his red card against Blackburn was rescinded. Club captain Ian Ashbee remains out with a long-term knee ligament injury.
Take West Ham to get the win here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
West Ham 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take West Ham to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take West Ham and give the 3/4 ball here.
