West Ham vs SC Freiburg Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 14/03/2024

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West Ham vs SC Freiburg	March 14, 2024, 13:45 PM EDT
West Ham odds	-134
SC Freiburg odds	+370
Draw	+290
Over\Under	3 -129/ +108

West Ham vs SC Freiburg. Shape of the Teams

Freiburg and West Ham already met in the group stage of this season’s Europa League, and the Hammers came out victorious in both encounters (2-1, 2-0). However, knock-out ties tend to script a different narrative.

In a better run, Freiburg picked up a small but important advantage on their turf in Freiburg (1-0), leaving West Ham with a one-goal deficit as they will welcome the Germans on Thursday in London for the second leg.

Freiburg has done considerably well, showing improvement from their previous form. At home, Freiburg is widely regarded as a team that is not the best, but that does know how to use their strengths effectively. This approach enabled them to secure a 2-2 draw against title defendants Bayern Munich at home.

Freiburg then went on to win the first leg against West Ham with a narrow 1-0 victory, followed by a win against Bochum (2-1).

This brings us to their current situation. Freiburg are in the upper mid-table, in a position similar to West Ham in England, albeit with distinct tactical dispositions. On West Ham’s side, the 2-2 draw against Burnley sparked disappointment without being a catastrophe.

Leading up to the first leg against Freiburg, West Ham won against Brentford and Everton, finding the back of the net seven times across both matches.

However, much like Freiburg, the Hammers struggle to keep a clean sheet, and they will have to go all-in on Thursday if they want to secure a spot in the next round.

West Ham vs SC Freiburg Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Thursday, March 14, 12:45 PM ET
Stadium: London Stadium
Location: London, England
Last match: SC Freiburg – West Ham: 1-0 (March 7, 2024, Bundesliga)

West Ham vs SC Freiburg, Prediction, Odds

Pick: West Ham to win
Odds: -134 (Tonybet)

Without sounding like an arrogant Premier League fan, West Ham is the favourite and the team to watch on Thursday.

Freiburg plays away from home in London, and this could prove a challenge for them. Freiburg’s last victory, a slender win against Wolfsburg (0-1), dates back to the end of December, and it says a lot about how the team handles away pressure.

Furthermore, the preceding dual encounters before the initial leg showed clear dominance from West Ham. The Hammers controlled both matches and comfortably won, despite not scoring many goals.

Seeing that the Hammers have scored seven goals in the past two games only strengthens my belief that Moyes’ team will hammer Freiburg, with West Ham’s experience in Europe far superior to Freiburg’s.

A massive night of European knockout football under the lights on Thursday ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/XELZRmO4LE
— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 12, 2024

The spotlight inevitably falls on key players to step up in these crucial games. While pinpointing Freiburg’s potential game-changers for Thursday is challenging, West Ham boasts players like Danny Ings, Lucas Paqueta and Mohamed Kudus, who regularly play in great harmony.

West Ham vs SC Freiburg Betting Tip

Pick: Lucas Paquetá to score
Odds: +500 (Tonybet)

In only his second season at West Ham since transferring from Olympique Lyon, Brazilian superstar Lucas Paquetá has quickly become a key player and source of goal-creation.

With Paquetá now fully settled at West Ham, the addition of Mohamed Kudus has further improved West Ham’s offensive capabilities. This has allowed Paquetá to double his contributions and enjoyment in the team’s forward play.

Win the ball back ✅
Score the goal ✅@LucasPaqueta97 turns defence into instant attack 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/rRfG7ZimXZ
— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 11, 2024

Freiburg’s defenders struggle against such profiles – energetic, dynamic forwards who remain proponents of gliding on the pitch with the ball. Such players tend to play 1v2, if not 3, which often results in opening avenues for teammates, positioning them advantageously for potential strikes.

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