English Premier
2012-09-15 - Norwich City FC vs West Ham United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Chris Hughton goes into this match still trying to get his first win as boss of Norwich as they welcome West Ham to Carrow Road. Hughton will look to build on his draw against QPR and Tottenham by picking up all three points against the Hammers in the lunchtime kickoff.
Meanwhile, Sam Allardyce's West Ham have won both home games, but they were beaten by Swansea in their only away match this season. Allardyce will be keen to get a result here considering that they managed to beat Fulham 3-0 in their last match without conceding a goal.
Team News :
Norwich Team News :
Hughton will check on the fitness of defender Russell Martin who pulled out of the Scotland squad with an ankle injury which he suffered against Tottenham two weeks ago. He is in training and could be available for this clash.
Hughton will also wait on the recovery of forward Simeon Jackson who played for Canada during the International break. Jackson played all but four minutes of Canada's two CONCACAF qualifiers home and away against Panama and could be replaced by Steve Morison in attack if he is found to be suffering from tiredness.
Meanwhile, long-term injury victims, midfielder Elliott Bennett and full-back Stephen Whittaker are on the road to recovery but this match comes too soon for them.
West Ham Team News :
Allardyce must decide who he should bring in to replace hamstring victim Andy Carroll, with Carlton Cole the most likely choice. The 28-year-old forward played a key role in West Ham's promotion back to the top flight, scoring 15 goals for the club and he will be eager to impress in the absence of Carroll.
Record signing Matt Jarvis is also back to full fitness but Allardyce may be tempted to stick to the same lineup that beat Fulham recently.
Predictions :
Go for this match to end in a DRAW here.
The Pick :
Draw Match
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for the DRAW here [Main Bet]
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take West Ham and accept the 1/4 ball here.
