West Ham Face Wrexham: Bold Predictions, Expected Lineups, and How to Watch Live

West Ham United will be looking to climb to the summit of the EFL Championship standings when they welcome Wrexham to the London Stadium on Friday.

The Hammers struggled to pick up a single win across their first three games of the campaign but have since bounced back with three straight victories to climb into second place. The Red Dragons sit 14th in the standings after six outings, recording one win and four draws alongside a single loss.

With a three-week international break just around the corner, both teams are well aware that a victory this weekend could significantly shift the atmosphere heading into the season's first hiatus.

West Ham vs. Wrexham Score Prediction

Hammer Time

West Ham haven't been particularly impressive through their opening six Championship fixtures but possess enough individual quality to hurt any side at this level. That was evident against Bolton Wanderers in midweek, and a similar outcome could unfold on Friday evening at the London Stadium.

Wrexham have already shared the spoils four times this season, and while supporters would welcome another point, a win would make a real statement across the division. Despite managing only one victory, they have suffered just a single defeat and will be determined to make things uncomfortable for the hosts.

Prediction: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham

Nuno Espírito Santo is anticipated to rotate his squad following the midweek triumph over Bolton, with Joël Veltman set to reclaim his spot at right back. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Max Kilman are expected to continue as the central defensive pairing, despite their inconsistency as a unit.

Jarrod Bowen and Arne Engels are the key players to watch in the middle of the park, while Manor Solomon and Joel Piroe could earn starting berths, with Pablo Felipe the preferred choice up front.

West Ham predicted starting lineup vs. Wrexham (4-4-1-1): Hermansen; Veltman, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Bowen, Mukasa, Engels, Solomon; Piroe, Pablo.

Wrexham Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham

Phil Parkinson has rotated five players in each of the last two matches and may follow the same approach against West Ham. Max Cleworth picked up a hamstring problem in the previous outing and could be replaced by Zak Vyner at the back, while Danny Imray and Ryan Longman may be handed wingback duties.

Ben Whiteman and Matty James look to be the go-to midfield pairing at present, while Callum O'Hare is set to feature in attack. It remains to be seen who Parkinson opts for in the other attacking midfield position and who he trusts to lead the line.

Wrexham predicted starting lineup vs. West Ham (3-4-2-1): Patterson; Vyner, Hyam, Doyle; Imray, James, Whiteman, Longman; O'Hare, O'Brien, Smith.

What Time Does West Ham vs. Wrexham Kick Off?

Location: London, England
Stadium: The London Stadium
Date: Friday, Sept. 11
Kickoff time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. BST
Referee: Matt Donohue

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