WEST HAM UNITED will look to keep their faint hopes of a Premier League top four finish alive when they face Burnley at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Hammers' quest for Champions League qualification via a fourth-placed finish is hanging by a thread following a 2-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend.
That setback across the city has left David Moyes' men sitting in sixth place, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who have played one game fewer.
However, the East Londoners will enter Sunday's game in sky-high spirits after securing a memorable 3-0 victory over Lyon to seal their passage to the Europa League semi-finals.
Burnley, meanwhile, are fast running out of time in their pursuit of Premier League survival after suffering a 2-0 reverse at fellow strugglers Norwich last Sunday, a damaging defeat that leaves the Clarets sitting four points from safety.
The Turf Moor hierarchy have since made something of a surprise decision to sack manager Sean Dyche, with U23s coach Mike Jackson set to take interim charge for this weekend's trip to the capital.
Outright Betting
West Ham, who are unbeaten in six of their last seven Premier League home games, head into this game as 13/17 (SBK) favourites.
December's reverse fixture between the pair ended all-square and the same outcome here can be backed at 14/5 (SBK) while what would be a much-needed victory for Burnley is an unfancied 43/10 (SBK).
Betting Angles
West Ham look a bit too short to side with at the aforementioned odds but we can get some 17/20 (William Hill) on the Hammers scoring two or more goals and that looks like a worthy boost in price.
As already mentioned, David Moyes' men have avoided defeat in six of their last seven Premier League games at the London Stadium, not to mention they boast the fifth-best home record in the top-flight this term.
What's more, West Ham have scored a minimum of two goals in nine of their 16 (56%) Premier League home matches this season and they possess the technical tools to create opportunities against the relegation-threatened Clarets.
Whilst Burnley, have a reputation for being a solid but unspectacular side, their defensive standards have slipped this season, especially away from Turf Moor.
The Lancashire outfit have secured just three clean sheets across their 15 top-flight road trips this term, conceding two or more goals in nine (60%) of those outings.
In fact, Burnley's backline has been breached twice or more in each of their last six Premier League matches and with that in mind, backing the Hammers to strike twice here holds obvious appeal at 17/120 (William Hill).
I'll also head to the total team cards market and take the 5/6 available with Bet 365 for Burnley to receive over one card at the London Stadium.
The Clarets have collected two or more cards in four of their last seven league games and they could represent a spot of value to follow suit here with relegation pressure intensifying.
This English Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley will be played on Apr 17, 2022 and kick off at 14:15. Check below for our tipsters best West Ham United vs Burnley prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
