UEFA Europa League — West Ham United VS SC Freiburg

UEFA Europa League - West Ham United VS SC Freiburg
Match Time: 15-03-2024 01:45 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Known as the "Hammers," West Ham United boasts a long history in the English Premier League. They performed well last season, finishing in the upper-middle positions and earning a spot in this season's Europa League. They easily advanced from the group stage and progressed to the knockout stage. Facing SC Freiburg from the Bundesliga, they lost 0-1 in the first leg away. Returning home, they only need a narrow win to force extra time, or a two-goal victory to directly advance. However, West Ham's recent form in domestic league matches has been mediocre, with only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 games. Their defense has been particularly concerning, conceding close to 3 goals per game, indicating a significant decline in defensive ability.

SC Freiburg also had a commendable performance last season, finishing sixth in the league and qualifying for this season's Europa League. They comfortably progressed from the group stage and won the first leg against West Ham United 1-0 at home, giving them the upper hand in advancing. However, Freiburg's recent results in domestic league matches have been less than ideal, with only 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 6 games, causing them to slide down to eighth place in the standings. Although they are still within the European qualification zone, their overall performance has significantly declined compared to the season average. Additionally, Freiburg's away record this season has been disappointing, with only 4 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses, resulting in a win rate of less than 40%.

Odds Analysis
The initial handicap for West Ham United in this match is set at 0.75, with relatively high odds. The subsequent market movement has slightly decreased to a medium-high level, indicating some support for West Ham United. Referring to the first-leg encounter between the two teams in the Europa League, where West Ham United lost 0-1 away with a level handicap, the 0.75 handicap for the home leg seems reasonable. Although the odds are relatively high, indicating a disadvantage for the home team, it still falls within a reasonable range. There is hope for West Ham United to secure a narrow victory in this match.

Pick: West Ham United-0.75