West Ham – Sunderland: brittle momentum in London 
West Ham and Sunderland meet on Saturday at lunchtime with the exact same aim: string wins together. Both arrive off a league victory and want to back it up at the London Stadium.
West Ham finally breathe again 
After a never-ending run of pointless results in the Premier League, the Hammers finally lifted themselves at Spurs. A tense derby decided late on, and it bought the squad a bit of oxygen.
It didn’t pull them clear of trouble yet, but it narrowed the gap to safety. Add a narrow FA Cup win and, importantly, it did wonders for confidence.
Same problem as always: the back line. West Ham concedes almost every match and struggles to shut up shop, even when the performance is fine. At home that usually costs you.
Sunderland limp on away from home 
The Black Cats also picked up a win, grinding past Crystal Palace. A long-awaited result that keeps them sitting nicely in the top half.
The difference between home and away is stark. Sunderland travel badly, score little and struggle to impose themselves on the road.
You can still remember that big win in the first meeting, but pulling off a repeat at the London Stadium looks unlikely in a different setting.
Football Prediction West Ham vs Sunderland
Both teams to score
West Ham offers zero defensive reassurance, while Sunderland often find pockets of space even in average games. A draw with goals at both ends feels the most likely outcome.
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