The semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League odds are upon us, and we are here to witness another showdown between two incredible teams that have come a long way. Both teams have crossed hurdles that were slated to be beyond them, but only one can make it to the final. West Ham vs Frankfurt Betting Analysis here.
In the first leg of this tie, Frankfurt takes the journey to London, England, to battle one of the top teams in the EPL this season. It hasn’t been that long since they visited the capital, and this time they won’t want to slip up. So, it is gearing to be an epic match, and we will enjoy what it brings for us.
Let’s take a look at the UEL tie between West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Last Games Records
Both teams haven’t met in any competitive matches, making this the first time they would face off in Europe. Therefore, it will be one for the ages, and we look forward to what it brings when Frankfurt eventually visits England.
West Ham has not been on a good run of form as they’ve only won once in the last four games in all competitions. Their only win came against Olympiacos, which saw them enter the Semi-Finals. Therefore, we could say they are not doing so badly in this competition.
Frankfurt also has the same problem because their last win only came against Barcelona in this competition. Therefore, this is where they put most of their energy. Unsurprisingly, there are perks to winning the UEL, with one being an automatic qualification to next season’s UCL, even if you fall out of the top four spots.
Matchup Information
- Thursday, 28th April 2022 – 15:00 ET 12:00 PT 14:00 CT & 20:00 BST
- London, England
- London Stadium
West Ham vs Frankfurt Betting Analysis
Both teams have shown resilience, and they continue to prove that they can provide a good show once they hit the field of play. It is not going to be an easy matchup. However, tactical and squad strength will play a huge role in the tie, making it a perfect matchup for viewers.
West Ham Betting Analysis
West Ham has not been good in recent EPL matches. They’ve been underwhelming with their performance, but on the European stage, it’s a different game, and we’ve seen how good they can get as they begin to play different teams in the competition.
At first, they faced Sevilla in the round of 32, where many pundits thought they wouldn’t be able to go through because Sevilla has one of the best records in the competition. After losing the first leg, they fought hard and won at the London Stadium.
In this knockout phase, they are yet to lose any match at home, making them a tough side to play in England. So, we believe that this first is most likely to sway in their favor. However, we don’t expect plenty of goals, even though they are known to attack more than they defend.
Frankfurt Betting Analysis
Eintracht Frankfurt is similar to West Ham in many ways as they both are better in this competition than in their local league. The team currently sits 9th on the Bundesliga table. Therefore, their major hope for European football next season is to ensure that they win the Europa League.
As a result, this tie is going to be quite exciting as they would want to put their all into winning. We saw how good they can get when they faced Barcelona in the quarterfinals and beat them at Camp Nou. It was a hard-fought game where they had to soak the pressures from the Xavi-led team and hit them on the counter.
We saw a different side to the ever attacking Frankfurt team that they can defend and also play offensively. This is a dynamic side, but we don’t think they would want to go all out when they visit England on Thursday.
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Both teams took the risk of resting some of their top players to avoid any injuries leading up to this matchup. Frankfurt got off with a 2-2 draw after a close battle against Hoffenheim. However, the Hammers were not so lucky against London rivals, Chelsea, as they narrowly lost to a late Christian Pulisic goal.
On the bright side, both teams have their top players available. West Ham would want to rely on Jarrod Bowen, Declan Rice, Said Benrahma, and others to ensure they get something in this first leg matchup. Filip Kostic, Almamy Toure, and Daichi Kamada remain the key players in the Frankfurt squad.
West Ham vs Frankfurt Betting Preview
This game is open to both sides, and it is going to be a tough one, which we would not have any other way, given this is the last step to the Final. We are sure that this would be an exciting showdown that is going to take a few minutes to open up.
We expect a more pragmatic approach from both sides because an early goal will throw everything into a frenzy, making it hard for either one to come back. Undoubtedly, it is not going to be an easy game for both teams.
West Ham vs Frankfurt Betting Prediction
The West Ham and Frankfurt first leg match is looking like a tie, and we’re thinking it would be hard to say one team will win outrightly. However, if there is going to be a winner, it is likely to be the Hammers, and it’ll be a slim victory. In that case, we believe if you want to back any team for this matchup, you should go with West Ham.
How to Bet on West Ham vs Frankfurt
It is quite easy to bet on this game, and thankfully, many sports betting guides will give you all the tips you need. You only have to choose the right sportsbook with the best odds and select the line that fits your prediction. A good example is the points spread bet, where you’ll find a -112 at -1.5 for West Ham and -230 at +1.5 for Frankfurt.
A bet on Frankfurt means you believe they won’t lose by two or more goals against West Ham, which is highly possible.
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