Our predictions for West Ham v Gent in the Europa Conference League, including who we think will win and predicted line-ups.
David Moyes must decide whether to shuffle the pack once again as West Ham bid to reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals.
The Hammers boss has made the most of his squad in this season’s continental competition, but their last-eight tie with Gent is in the balance after a 1-1 draw in last week’s first leg in Belgium, while crucial Premier League fixtures are on the horizon.
Striker Danny Ings, who opened the scoring in Belgium before Hugo Cuypers levelled, could be restored to the XI after being an unused substitute in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal, with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and midfielder Flynn Downes also in contention to start.
Defensive duo Nayef Aguerd and Angelo Ogbonna missed the Gunners match due to minor injuries and will need to prove their fitness before being considered for selection.
Gent have no new injury problems from last week’s meeting, but Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s side are winless in their last three games after being held to a 1-1 draw by Mechelen in their latest fixture at the weekend.
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When is West Ham v Gent?
West Ham v Gent will kick off at 8pm on Thursday 20th April 2023.
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West Ham v Gent team news
West Ham predicted line-up: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Kehrer, Emerson; Downes, Rice, Paqueta; Bowen, Ings, Benrahma.
Gent predicted line-up: Roef; Piaskowski, Okumu, Torunarigha; Castro-Montes, Kums, De Sart, Hong, Fofana; Cuypers, Orban.
West Ham v Gent prediction
West Ham delivered a disappointing display in last week’s first leg but morale should be high after battling back to gain a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The Hammers will need to score first to force the visitors onto the front foot as they are likely to sit back and play on the counter, although the Premier League side have enough attacking threat to grab that all-important goal.
Gent’s away form in this season’s Europa Conference League is poor, with one win from six games on the road, although that sole victory was an emphatic 4-1 success at Istanbul Basaksehir in the last round.
A tense affair is likely, but West Ham should get the job done.
Our prediction: West Ham 1-0 Gent (6/1 at bet365)
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