On July 28th at 7:00 AM, two Premier League teams will clash in a friendly match: Wolves vs. West Ham United. Last season, Wolves were defeated twice by West Ham, and this match represents an opportunity for revenge. West Ham, who have already played two pre-season friendlies, appear to be in better shape.
Wolves finished 14th in the league last season, while West Ham secured 9th place, highlighting a relatively small gap in their overall strength.
Before heading to the United States for their pre-season tour, Wolves spent a week preparing in Marbella and secured a 3-0 victory against Bristol City in a closed-door friendly. Goals were scored by Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan, with the opponent also contributing an own goal. Notably, new signing Rodrigo Gomes joined the team on their trip to the US.
Upon arriving in the US, Wolves announced their new captain for the upcoming season: Matheus Cunha. Manager Gary O’Neil commented, “I think it will help him grow from a strong player into a leader.”
West Ham, under new manager Julen Lopetegui, have already played two open friendlies in their pre-season preparations. They drew 2-2 with Ferencváros and defeated Dagenham & Redbridge 1-0. In terms of match readiness, West Ham appear to be ahead of Wolves.
Since the 2009-10 season, these two teams have clashed 16 times in the Premier League. Wolves have won 7, drawn 1, and lost 8 matches, resulting in a draw rate of just 6.25%. Furthermore, there have been no 0-0 draws, and only four matches have ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Last season, West Ham secured a double victory over Wolves with scores of 3-0 and 2-1.
As both teams are still in pre-season, their focus is primarily on assessing their players. The outcome of the match won’t be of paramount importance. However, for Wolves, there is a desire to avenge their double defeat last season, while West Ham hopes to leverage their superior form and secure another win against Wolves.
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