West Ham vs Luton tips and predictions

Rock solid West Ham?

On 49 Premier League points, ninth placed West Ham host 18th placed Luton. With 26 points the visitors are lagging behind their rivals.

Another display of the home side's quality in depth is going to cause plenty of problems during this clash. The total goals expectation for the game is high so this could be entertaining.

Backing overwhelming favourites isn't for everyone but the visitors aren't likely to upset the apple cart.

Once this starts West Ham will pile the pressure on to Luton. Defeats have gradually been building up for this group of away players over their last 15 fixtures. They've lost 11 of them. All the evidence points to one more loss here.

This home squad is making the most of a recent run of form and they've looked pumped. The Hammers scored two or more goals in 8 of their recent 15 matches and that's been compounded at the back where they have conceded no more than once in 14 of their last 20 home games. This clash is an opportunity for them to keep another clean sheet.

Luton have had a few wobbles recently conceding an average of 2.9 goals in their last 16 matches. Their problems don't stop there though. In each of their last 4 matches the visitors have scored one or less goals.

The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act despite the favouritism for West Ham. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best pick from that market. Even if the visitors make a spirited start expect The Hammers to nullify the challenge in quick time.