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West Ham
West Ham
Premier League
2
VS
1
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 08 May 2026

Everton
Everton
Final result
2 – 1
CoachAI prediction
2 – 1
★ Exact score!
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Match Insight

This is a 'David Moyes Derby' with Moyes returning to the London Stadium. West Ham has found form under Nuno Espírito Santo, keeping back-to-back clean sheets. Everton is reeling from a late 100th-minute derby loss to Liverpool, which may cause emotional fatigue. Referee Stuart Attwell has a history of officiating tight, low-scoring draws between these two, including a 0-0 last season.

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Match Scenario's

45%
35%
20%
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Scenario Explanation

1) West Ham Exploits Defensive Void (45%): West Ham’s pace on the wings punishes Michael Keane’s lack of mobility, leading to a narrow home win. 2) The Gritty Stalemate (35%): A repeat of the 1-1 draw from September 2025, as both Nuno and Moyes prioritize defensive structure over risk. 3) Everton Set-Piece Dominance (20%): Despite defensive gaps, Everton uses their height advantage (Tarkowski/Beto) to score from a corner and frustrate the Hammers. Given West Ham's desperation and Everton's critical injury at the back, a 2-1 home victory is the most statistically and tactically supported outcome.

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.35

Home xG

1.25

Away xG

Upset Chance

Medium

Risk of unexpected result

West Ham FORM

2 W · 2 D · 1 L
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20/4 Crystal Palace FC 0-0 West Ham United FC D 1.22
10/4 West Ham United FC 4-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 1.45
22/3 Aston Villa FC 2-0 West Ham United FC L 1.28
14/3 West Ham United FC 1-1 Manchester City FC D 1.10
4/3 Fulham FC 0-1 West Ham United FC W 1.35

Everton FORM

2 W · 1 D · 2 L
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19/4 Everton FC 1-2 Liverpool FC L 1.28
11/4 Brentford FC 2-2 Everton FC D 1.18
21/3 Everton FC 3-0 Chelsea FC W 1.20
14/3 Arsenal FC 2-0 Everton FC L 0.85
3/3 Everton FC 2-0 Burnley FC W 1.48
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Key Factors

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Relegation Stakes vs. European Push: West Ham (17th) is in a desperate survival battle, while Everton (10th) is chasing a top-six spot. The psychological pressure favors West Ham's home urgency.

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The Branthwaite Absence: Everton's defensive linchpin Jarrad Branthwaite is out for the season. Replacement Michael Keane lacks the recovery speed to handle West Ham's pacey transitions via Bowen and Summerville.

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xG Efficiency: West Ham has recently trended toward defensive stability (2 clean sheets), while Everton's xGA is expected to rise without their primary central defender, creating a regression risk for their solid defensive stats.

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Injuries & Absentees

West Ham enters with a near-full squad, with only backup keeper Fabianski sidelined. Conversely, Everton suffers a 'hammer blow' with star CB Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) and Jack Grealish (foot) out. The inclusion of Michael Keane in a high-stakes away match is a significant tactical vulnerability for the Toffees.

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What is the Coach AI prediction for West Ham vs Everton?

Coach AI predicts a score of 2-1 with a win probability of 38% for West Ham, 29% draw and 33% for Everton.

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