West Ham United hosts Sevilla on Thursday, as the Londoners look to overturn a 1-0 deficit to progress to the quarter-final of the UEFA Europa League.
The Hammers come into the clash on a positive note, fresh from defeating Aston Villa 2-1 last weekend. That kept them in the hunt for a top-six finish in the Premier League table. David Moyes will be hoping his side can continue this trend and record a famous win against Sevilla in front of their own supporters.
The visitors arrive in East London unbeaten in their past four fixtures in all competitions, including their win over West Ham. Carrying a reputation as the most successful side in Europa League tournament history, they have won the competition a record six times.
The stakes couldn't be any higher at the London Stadium on Thursday, promising an entertaining tie as the two sides go head to head for a place in the last eight of the competition. Goals will likely be at a premium in this match due to their respective solid defenses and awareness of the prize at play.
There is potential for the game to go toward extra time and penalties, if necessary, after 90 minutes.
How to watch West Ham vs. Sevilla
- Date: Thursday, March 17
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- USA TV channel: Galavision
- USA streaming: fuboTV, Paramount+
- Canada streaming: DAZN
All the action from West Ham vs. Sevilla will be broadcast live on Galavision and that channel is streamed on fuboTV, which is available to new users on a free trial.
In Canada the Europa League is exclusively streamed live and on demand by DAZN.
West Ham vs. Sevilla projected lineups
David Moyes will have to do without Jarrod Bowen for his sides' vital tie. The 25-year-old picked up a foot injury in the first leg and isn't expected to be back until after the international break. Said Benrahma is likely to come in and take his place.
Michail Antonio is regarded as a major injury doubt for the match following his forced substitution against Aston Villa last week. Nikola Vlasic could be drafted into a central-striking role should the Jamaica international not be deemed ready to start.
Vladimir Coufal won't participate due to a groin injury, while fellow defender Angelo Ogbonna again misses out with his long-term cruciate ligament rupture. Aaron Cresswell should be available to play a part despite suffering a minor knock at the weekend.
West Ham projected lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola — Johnson, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell — Soucek, Rice — Lanzini, Benrahma, Vlasic — Fornals
Sevilla is missing Lucas Ocampos due to suspension after the 27-year-old accumulated his third yellow card in European competition this campaign. Loanee Anthony Martial could take up his position on the left-hand side of the attack.
Marcos Acuna is also unable to play under the lights at the London Stadium, with the Argentine left back suffering from a thigh injury. Thomas Delaney is back in the frame to start after incurring a ban that saw him miss Sevilla's 1-0 first-leg victory.
Youssef En-Nesyri is expected to lead the line on Thursday and will hope to add to his six goal contributions in 2021-22.
Sevilla projected lineup (4-2-3-1): Bono — Navas, Carlos, Kounde, Augustinsson — Delaney, Rakitic — Corona, El-Haddadi, Martial — En-Nesryi
West Ham vs. Sevilla betting odds
All odds courtesy of DraftKings
Undoubtedly, both teams will be looking to keep scorelines relatively tight as they seek to stay in the game.
Sevilla holds the slight advantage of being 1-0 to the good after the first leg, and may set up to counterattack the Hammers, who themselves need to chase the game to avoid elimination.
- Moneyline: West Ham +125 / Draw +235 / Sevilla +235
- Spread: West Ham -0.5 (+125) / Sevilla +0.5 (-145)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over +130 / Under -160
- Both Teams to Score: Yes -105 / No -120