West Ham enter this FA Cup last-64 derby under real pressure, with the Hammers on a poor run of five games without a win and posting just 0.40 PPG overall. Therefore, we predict that the two sides will play out a 1-1 draw in the London derby. West Ham’s home numbers are worryingâ0.20 PPG, no victories, and only 1.00 goal scored per home match. Defensively they have struggled to control matches, conceding 2.00 goals per game and allowing 1.54 xGA at the London Stadium. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is back from international duty, but Nuno Espirito Santo is unlikely to start him in a rotated side.QPR, meanwhile, arrive in much better rhythm after a comfortable 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, although both Varane and Burrell are doubtful. Still, the visitors possess momentum, taking 1.60 PPG overall, with particularly strong home form but a competitive away return of 0.80 PPG. Their attackâ1.00 away goal per match with 1.07 expected goalsâshould trouble a West Ham backline lacking confidence. With duo Field and Kolli ready to slot in, QPR appear tactically stable and more consistent.
