SlipsTips shares a Bet Builder ahead of West Ham's clash with Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
West Ham vs Sunderland, Saturday (12:30)
West Ham and Sunderland will kick off this weekend’s English Premier League action when they meet at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The relegation-threatened hosts come into this clash buoyed by their first league victory in 10 matches – a dramatic 2-1 triumph over Tottenham last weekend.
Sunderland, meanwhile, ended a five-game winless streak of their own, edging out Crystal Palace 2-1 in a closely contested encounter.
Crysencio Summerville To Be Fouled 2 or more Times
For the first leg of what will be a player-based double, I’m backing Crysencio Summerville to be fouled twice or more during this London Stadium showdown. Since returning from injury, the West Ham forward has come under close attention from opposition defences and his direct markers. That is evidenced by the fact that Summerville is drawing a team-high average of 2.48 fouls per game in this season’s Premier League.
A closer look shows that Summerville has been brought down multiple times in five of his last seven top-flight appearances, earning his side four free kicks on two occasions during that span.
Summerville scored against Tottenham last weekend, so he should come into this clash full of confidence – and that is likely to see him closely marked by Sunderland’s backline, making this selection even more compelling.
Trai Hume To Commit 1+ Foul
Given that Summerville could come up against Trai Hume – team news permitting – it makes sense to back the Sunderland defender to commit at least one foul during this contest.
The Black Cats utility man is averaging 0.84 fouls per game in the Premier League this season, but that figure has been creeping up in recent weeks. A closer look shows Hume has overstepped the mark in four of his last five top-flight outings, racking up multiple fouls on four occasions. It's also worth noting that Hume has collected six yellow cards in 22 league appearances this term, picking up cautions in each of his last two matches.
With the 23-year-old likely to be tasked with containing Summerville on Saturday, he looks a prime candidate to be penalised at least once during this capital clash.
Combined, the above-mentioned player-based double will bring about a 21/20 shot on bet365 that looks like good value.
Recommended Bet
- Crysencio Summerville To Be Fouled 2 or more Times
- Trai Hume to Commit 1+ Foul
- Bet Builder – 21/20 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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