Burton aim to cause an upset while West Ham look to continue a strong run of form.
Burton vs West Ham
Burton vs West Ham Form
West Ham United come into this tie in strong momentum, winning four of their last six matches across all competitions and losing just once. Victories away at Tottenham and Burnley plus a 3-1 home win over Sunderland show they are picking up points in key survival games, while the FA Cup win over Queens Park Rangers and a recent draw against Manchester United underline a side that is becoming harder to beat. Overall, it’s 10 points from their last five league fixtures.
Burton Albion head into the tie in patchy form, winning just one of their last six league matches. A 3-1 victory over Huddersfield has been followed by defeats to Lincoln, Bolton and Doncaster, alongside draws with Cardiff and Port Vale, meaning they’ve taken only five points from a possible 18 in EFL League One. They are scoring regularly but conceding just as often, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities coming into this cup clash.
Burton vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Burton Albion
Collins; Godwin-Malife, Sibbick, Hartridge; Lofthouse, Krubally, McKiernan, Evans, Armer; Shade, Beesley
West Ham United
Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Magassa, Potts, Kante; Bowen, Wilson, Summerville
Burton vs West Ham Team News
Burton Albion
The Brewers are still without Charlie Webster and Finn Delap, who have returned to training but remain a few weeks from match fitness. Dylan Williams and Julian Larsson are also doubts, while Kgaogelo Chauke faces a late fitness test. In attack, FA Cup top scorer Tyrese Shade is expected to lead the line again after five goals in two rounds, likely partnered by Jake Beesley, who scored a brace last time out.
West Ham United
The visitors are missing Lukasz Fabianski (back) and Jean-Clair Todibo (suspension), while recent signing Pablo Felipe is ruled out for an extended spell with injury. Alphonse Areola is set to start in goal, and rotation is expected in defence with Max Kilman pushing to start. Crysencio Summerville should keep his place after five FA Cup goal involvements in his last four appearances, with Jarrod Bowen also expected to feature in the front line.
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Who is the betting favourite in Burton vs West Ham?
| Result | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Burton | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Draw | 4/1 | Bet365 |
| West Ham | 19/40 | Betway |
Burton vs West Ham Match Prediction
At the Pirelli Stadium, this looks like a classic cup tie where the enthusiasm of Burton meets the quality of Premier League side West Ham, but the gap between divisions should ultimately show.
Burton Albion have racked up 14 goals in the competition and have the competitions top scorer, yet all three wins came against non-league opposition and their league form (one win in six, 21st in EFL League One) suggests they struggle when the level rises.
West Ham United, meanwhile, arrive in improved shape with 10 points from their last five matches in the Premier League and have won each of their last five FA Cup ties against League One or lower opponents.
The Hammers rarely keep clean sheets, so Burton can threaten, but the visitors’ superior pace and attacking quality should see them pull clear.
Score Prediction: Burton 1-3 West Ham
Burton vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Burton vs West Ham features Tyrese Shade 2+ shots, Callum Wilson 2+ Shots on Target & Tyrese Shade 2+ Fouls.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 11/1 with bet365.
