Genk vs West Ham
4th November 2000hrs
Football – England – Europa League
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 19/20 odds taken 2041 GMT on November 1st, 2021
West Ham have been in terrific shape recently as they have put together a five-match unbeaten streak of form.
They are well in control of things in their Europa League group as well and will be looking to complete the double over Genk.
The Belgians have posted back to back wins in all competitions, but host the Hammers as big underdogs in Europa League betting.
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Genk Preview – Can Belgians respond?
Genk were never in the running when they visited London on Matchday Three, falling to a 3-0 loss against West Ham.
That has left them with a W1 L2 record in Group H of the Europa League.
The Belgians had opened with a 1-0 win away at Rapid Vienna, but then it’s been back to back 3-0 losses for them against Dinamo Zagreb and West Ham.
There has not been a great deal of overall positive form by Genk recently.
In all competitions they have lost six of their last nine (W3).
In the match outright for Thursday’s Europa League fixture, Genk are 11/4 underdogs* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021).
It’s worth just noting their overall home record from this season.
Again in all competitions, Genk are just W3 D1 L4 from all home fixtures. They have lost their last two there by a 3-0 scoreline.
Genk missed out on a place in Europe last season but in the season before that, they posted a dreadful D1 L5 record from their Champions League group.
It has been a D1 L4 home record by Genk in their last five European home fixtures
Genk conceded at least three goals in three of the five matches in that sequence.
To be fair, Genk barely loved a glove on West Ham at the London Stadium.
Both Teams To Score NO is at a quote of 7/5 for Europa League betting* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021).
West Ham Preview – Hammers to strength position
With three wins from three by West Ham in this Europa League group, the Premier League side are on cruise control.
They eased to that 3-0 home win over Genk on matchday three.
A repeat victory over the Belgians on Thursday night will see West Ham book a qualification spot in the next round.
If they continue in their rich vein of form, then this should be comfortable for them.
West Ham are 19/20 in the match outright* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021)
In their one away game in the group so far, West Ham took a 2-0 success at Dinamo Zagreb.
The Irons are yet to concede a goal in the group.
The overall form this season from West Ham is right on the money at the moment having lost twice all season across all competitions only.
West Ham have four of their last five played in all competitions (over 90 minutes).
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West Ham cruised to a 4-1 away win at Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday.
That is the only goal that they have conceded in their last five in all competitions.
West Ham to win to nil for Europa League betting is at a quote of 3/1* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021).
The Londoners just look full of confidence at the moment.
They have returned a sparkling W6D1 record of seven matches played on the road this season in all competitions.
Genk vs West Ham Betting Advice
It’s hard to see how Genk turn the tables on a very confident West Ham side on Thursday night.
They were played off the park by the Premier League side on Matchday Three.
The difference of course is that they have home advantage, but their overall European record is poor and the West Ham to win option is at 19/20* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021).
Key Facts – Genk vs West Ham Betting Tip
- Geng lost 3-0 against West Ham on Matchday 3
- Genk have lost four of their last five European home games (D1)
- West Ham are undefeated on the road in all competitions this season
There will probably be a temptation by West Ham not to field their strongest eleven, but they seem to be focused on this competition.
Given the number of clean sheets that they have taken recently, it may be worth considering the Hammers to not concede.
West Ham to win to nil at 3/1 is an interesting proposition* (odds recorded 2041 GMT on November 1st 2021).
The best betting odds for Genk vs West Ham
Genk to win: 11/4 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
West Ham to win: 19/20 at Bet365
