FCSB vs West Ham prediction: EUROPE: Europa Conference League – Group Stage betting tips on match 2022-11-02 20:00.
Despite twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Anderlecht last week, FCSBâs UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) journey will end here as they can no longer finish in the top two (D2, L3). Those goals tripled their tally for the group stage so theyâre finishing with something of a flourish, although theyâve lost each of their last five meetings with English clubs, including 3-1 to West Ham United in September.
A 5-0 UECL hammering by Silkeborg remains their only defeat in six home matches (W2, D3) so they ought to be more competitive here, but with their UECL fate sealed, head coach Nicolae DicÄ might rotate his squad, especially given they are 17 points adrift of Liga 1 leaders Farul ConstanĆŁa and their priority now must be ensuring qualification for Europe next term.
West Ham have been a cut above the rest of this group (W5) and will be targeting a clean sweep having guaranteed their place in the knockouts. However, David Moyesâ side will have one eye on the three Premier League games they must play before the World Cup so expect him to give some fringe players an opportunity – as he did against Silkeborg last week (W 1-0).
Sundayâs 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, their fifth consecutive game to feature under 2.5 goals (W2, D1, L2), left them in mid-table although Moyes wasnât too unhappy, saying, âI donât think we could have done much moreâ. With their last two away victories (D1, L4) coming in Europe, the Hammers have fared better the further theyâve travelled of late!
Players to watch: Andrei Cordea scored for FCSB against West Ham in matchday one with one of his seven competitive goals to arrive after the 25th minute this term. Meanwhile, FCSB need to be disciplined in their own box as both of Manuel Lanziniâs goals this term for West Ham were first-half penalties in the UECL.
Hot stat: Despite four attempts, West Ham have never previously won in Romania (D1, L3).