Gent – West Ham : Preview & Prediction
The Ghamco Arena will be the venue for the first leg of Gent’s home game against West Ham United in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League.
Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s side are coming off a 1-1 draw at home to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, a result that puts them in fourth place in the league standings, albeit far off the pace.
The win also allows the Buffaloes to be unbeaten in their last seven league matches, where five of them ended in victories, but now it is time to focus on the Europa Conference League where they come from eliminating Istanbul Başakşehir with their away win (1-4).
But this Thursday Gent, despite the absence of striker Lemajić and midfielder Hjulseger due to injury, will be looking to impose their home advantage, where they are unbeaten in their last six official matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
David Moyes’ side are coming off the back of a 5-1 home defeat against Newcastle United, and last weekend they won narrowly at Fulham.
The result puts the Hammers in fourteenth place in the Premier League standings, but only three points clear of the relegation places, so they cannot rest easy.
Away from home, West Ham have won their last two official matches, including the victory over AEK Larnaca (0-2), and are looking to keep that momentum going against Gent, whom they will face for the first time.
For this match Moyes has the return of midfielder Flynn Downes, but is still without injured striker Giancluca Scamacca.
Gent – West Ham : Betting Tips
Gent – Win Odds: 2.25
