West Ham United vs Eintracht Frankfurt
28th April 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1403 GMT, Wednesday 27 April
David Moyes’ West Ham United and Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt meet at the London Stadium in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. The Hammers are a tough nut to crack on home soil, but Frankfurt beat heavyweights Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the previous round. This mouth-watering two-legged tie could go either way. Take a look at the latest betting odds and predictions.
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West Ham United Preview – Will the Hammers secure a priceless first-leg lead?
West Ham United have had an outstanding Europa League campaign this season. The Hammers have won six of their ten matches in Europe, seeing off the likes of Sevilla and Lyon in the knockout rounds.
West Ham are still in with a slim shout of breaking in the top four of the Premier League, but winning this season’s Europa League will be their best path into next season’s UEFA Champions League. Before a ball has been kicked in the semi-finals, the London side are priced at 15/8 to lift the trophy.
West Ham will be hoping to bounce back from Sunday’s gut-wrenching Premier League defeat to rivals Chelsea. Moyes’ troops are the bookies’ favourites in this one at 19/20.
Eintracht Frankfurt Preview – Can the Germans build on the Barca win?
Eintracht Frankfurt have been one of the surprise packages in Europe this season. Frankfurt finished fifth in the Bundesliga last term to book their spot in the group stage of the 2021-22 Europa League. They then won the group, winning three and drawing three to go through to the last 16 as group winners. In the knockout stages, the Eagles have beaten Spanish sides Real Betis and Barcelona.
They were the big underdogs against Barcelona in the quarter-finals. However, after holding Blaugrana to a 1-1 draw at Waldstadion, Oliver Glasner’s boys stunned Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the second leg, sealing a memorable 3-2 win to go through.
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Eintracht will be no pushovers over the two legs, but have the Germans got what it takes to seal a positive result in the English capital on Thursday? The away win is priced at 16/5 and the draw at 12/5.
West Ham United vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since they squared off in the 1975-76 European Cup Winners’ Cup semi-finals. West Ham reached the final at Frankfurt’s expense with a 4-3 aggregate win. The London club went on to lose to Anderlecht in the Brussels final.
Key Facts – West Ham United vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tip
- West Ham have suffered just one defeat at home since Boxing Day
- Frankfurt have failed to win in five in the Bundesliga
- Eintracht shocked Barcelona in the previous round
Frankfurt may not be in the best shape domestically, but their Europa league win over tournament favourites Barcelona sent shockwaves through Europe. The German side will make themselves tough to beat at the London Stadium with the second leg at home. With that in mind, we can see the pair playing out a score draw this Thursday (10/3).
Jarrod Bowen is having a superb season at West Ham, netting 15 league and cup goals. The 25-year-old was on target in both legs of the quarters against Lyon, and the bookies are offering 21/10 for Bowen to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for West Ham United vs Eintracht Frankfurt
West Ham United to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Eintracht Frankfurt to win: 16/5 at Bet365
