David Moyes‘ to top Group B after victories over FCSB and Silkeborg, with results in Europe even as the team struggled significantly in the Premier League.
The Hammers will be in a confident mood after their recent win over Wolves, although this is their toughest test of the group. Positive displays in this game against Anderlecht, and the reverse game in London next week, would go a long way towards securing qualification for West Ham.
They are favorites to do so, with Anderlecht in 10th place in their national league and just a draw against FCSB last time.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Europa Conference League clash…
Date, start time and location
Anderlecht vs West Ham is scheduled for 17:45 BST on Thursday, October 6, 2022.
Lotto Park in Belgium will host the match.
Where to watch Anderlecht vs West Ham
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting at 5:15pm.
Live Stream: BT Sport subscribers can also access an online live stream via the BT Sport app or website.
Live coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated live match blog.
Anderlecht vs West Ham team news
Jan Vertonghen is expected to start for the hosts, with the former Tottenham central defender well aware of the threat West Ham pose to Anderlecht.
Amadou Diawara is pushing for a midfield start, but Marco Kana and Adrien Trebel are expected to miss out again.
Maxwel Cornet doubts at West Ham after leg injury
/ Getty ImagesEven as this is West Ham’s toughest test of the group, some rotation is expected with the fixture list so full between now and the World Cup next month.
Maxwel Cornet is in doubt after being sidelined in the first half against Wolves with a leg injury, while Ben Johnson is back in the race for his first appearance in over a month after returning to training after a thigh problem.
Anderlecht vs West Ham prediction
In Anderlecht’s first two matches in the group stage, there has been only one goal and while the Hammers have been more adventurous in Europe, they are quite capable of keeping things tight on their own.
It looks like it will be a restrained affair, with a draw not a bad result for West Ham, but they should have enough quality to make it to the net and take a big step towards first place.
West Ham win 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This will be the first league match between the two sides.