Backa Topola vs West Ham United: Match preview, Team News and Predictions for Europa League
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Backa Topola vs West Ham United match preview || Credit: Imago

Backa Topola vs West Ham United: Match preview, Team News and Predictions for Europa League

Stephen Oladehinde 14:44 - 30.11.2023

FK TSC Backa Topola will welcome West Ham United to the TSC Arena on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in their fifth match of the UEFA Europa League Group A. Both teams are desperate for a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.

Match Preview

Backa Topola currently sits bottom of the group with just one point from their four matches so far, having drawn one and lost three. 

They have struggled to score goals in the competition, netting just two times. On the other hand, West Ham United are second in the group with seven points, having won two, drawn one, and lost one. They have been more prolific in attack, scoring six goals.

This match is a must-win for Backa Topola if they want to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. However, West Ham United will be a tough opponent to beat, as they are a more experienced team with a better squad.

West Ham United players celebrating || Credit: Imago
West Ham United players celebrating || Credit: Imago

Team News

Backa Topola

Backa Topola have no injury concerns ahead of this match. They are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Nemanja Maric in goal. 

The back four is likely to consist of Jovanovic, Petrovic, Milovanovic, and Stojanovic. In midfield, Jovanovic and Djokovic are expected to start, with Milosavljevic, Divin Mubama, and Milosevic playing in front of them. Up front, Bojanic is expected to lead the line.

West Ham United

West Ham United have a few injury concerns ahead of this match. Craig Dawson and Gianluca Scamacca are both out with injuries, while Maxwel Cornet is doubtful. Moyes is expected to rest some of his key players for this match, as they have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Carabao Cup.

Backa Topola vs West Ham United Predictions

This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. However, West Ham United are the stronger team on paper and are expected to win.

Backa Topola vs West Ham predictions || Credit: Imago
Backa Topola vs West Ham predictions || Credit: Imago

Betting Tips

West Ham United to win 

Over 2.5 goals 

Both teams to score 

Possible Line-ups

Backa Topola (4-2-3-1): Maric, Jovanovic, Petrovic, Milovanovic, Stojanovic, Jovanovic, Djokovic, Milosavljevic, Divin Mubama, Milosevic, Bojanic

West Ham United (4-3-3): Fabianski, Alves, Ogbonna, Zouma, Benrahma, Lanzini, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Antonio, Fornals

Backa Topola vs West Ham United Head-to-Head

This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.

Time, Venue, and Where to Watch in Nigeria

The match will be played at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:45 pm WAT. The match will be broadcast live on Supersport in Nigeria.

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