West Ham United must respond to a first defeat in five games when they host West Bromwich Albion in a key Championship fixture at London Stadium on Saturday. Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to make changes to his side following the 3-2 home loss to Southampton last weekend.
The Hammers sit third in the standings on 22 points, just one point ahead of their fifth-placed visitors. That narrow gap adds significance to a match where both teams have selection issues to resolve. For West Ham, Keiber Lamadrid remains the only confirmed absentee through injury.
Possible changes for Nuno
After the Southampton defeat, where Tomáš Souček scored a late consolation, the manager is likely to shuffle his pack. Souček could be in line for a start, while Mohamadou Kanté may drop into a more central midfield role. Edvin Austbø is a candidate to start on the wing ahead of Manor Solomon, and Ollie Scarles could come in at left-back.
West Brom arrive unbeaten in their last three outings but have their own injury concerns. Mikey Johnston, Toby Collyer and Nolan Galves are all ruled out. Impressive substitute appearances from Aune Heggebo and Jimmy-Jay Morgan in the draw with Preston could see them promoted to the starting lineup.
Recent form and context
West Ham's recent form reads two wins, two draws and a defeat from their last five matches. Their attack has been potent, scoring 32 league goals this season, with Bowen leading the way with six. They will need that firepower against a West Brom side that has proven resilient.
Green Street Hammers said: "West Ham United host West Bromwich Albion in the Championship next weekend, so join us for our West Ham vs West Brom preview, which features the score prediction, team news, and predicted lineups."
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 31, as West Ham look to close the three-point gap to league leaders Middlesbrough.
