Lincoln City vs West Ham: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Lincoln City vs West Ham Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Lincoln City and West Ham have been confirmed.

Lincoln City Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: George Wickens, Deji Elerewe, Tom Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Callum Elder, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Chiedozie Ogbene, Daniel Oyegoke, Ben House, Freddie Draper

Substitutes: Yunus Konak, Mikkel Ladefoged, Andrei Coubis, Ryley Towler, Dom Jefferies, Joe Gauci, Rob Street, Tom Bayliss, Adam Reach

West Ham Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI: Mads Hermansen, Joël Veltman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maximilian Kilman, Morato, Jarrod Bowen, Arne Engels, Mohamadou Kanté, Manor Solomon, Pablo, Joël Piroe

Substitutes: Tomás Soucek, Valentín Castellanos, Kyle Walker-Peters, Alphonse Areola, Lewis Orford, Ollie Scarles, Edvin Austbø, Divine Mukasa, Airidas Golambeckis

Lincoln City vs West Ham Immediate Reaction

Lincoln City

Lincoln City line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Freddie Draper leading the forward line, supported by Daniel Oyegoke in the attacking midfield slot. Chiedozie Ogbene and Ben House feature on the flanks, while Conor McGrandles and Ivan Varfolomeev sit at the base of midfield. In defence, Sonny Bradley partners Tom Hamer at centre-back ahead of goalkeeper George Wickens.

West Ham

West Ham deploy a 4-4-1-1 shape with Joël Piroe operating as the lone striker and Pablo tucked in just behind. Jarrod Bowen and Manor Solomon provide the width from midfield alongside the central pairing of Arne Engels and Mohamadou Kanté. At the back, Maximilian Kilman and Konstantinos Mavropanos form the central defensive unit in front of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

Lincoln City vs West Ham Reactive Bet Builder

Tonight's suggested bet builder focuses on West Ham's attacking output, backing the visitors to score over 1.5 total goals and Mohamadou Kanté to score anytime. In the player shot markets, the builder includes Jarrod Bowen to attempt over 2.5 shots and record over 0.5 shots on target.

Lincoln City vs West Ham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

West Ham enter the contest as favourites, having gone undefeated in their last seven Championship fixtures. With proven quality in attack through Jarrod Bowen and Joël Piroe, the Hammers are expected to possess enough firepower to claim the points against Lincoln City.

Score Prediction: 1-2

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