EFL Cup Betting Preview: Wolverhampton vs West Ham

Premier League teams Wolverhampton and West Ham meet in this EFL Cup second round clash at Molineux Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 26 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Hammers to Keep Things Tight Against Wolves

If you agree with our view that West Ham can perform well against Wolverhampton, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -125. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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7 Triumphs for West Ham in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Wolverhampton Wanderers were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth claimed a 1-0 win in the Premier League. The Black Country team had 41% possession and one shot on target.

West Ham United were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 5-1 at home to Chelsea in the Premier League at London Stadium. The Hammers recorded four shots on goal and had 40% possession, while Lucas Paqueta found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Wolves who came out on top when they last played West Ham. At Molineux Stadium, a 1-0 Premier League home win was recorded. There have been seven West Ham triumphs and three Wolves wins in the previous 10 games involving these sides.

Wolverhampton – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.8 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Wolves have had 48.1% possession, 426.8 passes and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 11.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer is Joergen Strand Larsen on 4 goals, while Matheus Cunha and Pablo Sarabia have both bagged 2. Joergen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait Nouri have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jose Sa has kept one clean sheet.

West Ham – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

West Ham have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 1.4 goals. The East London club average 52.5% possession, 475.0 passes, 3.8 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Jarrod Bowen has top scored with 6, while Mohammed Kudus and Tomas Soucek are next best on 2. Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are the top assist makers on 3, with Alphonse Areola recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Wolverhampton vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Wolverhampton vs West Ham betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with West Ham +0.25 for this EFL Cup clash, with an attractive -125 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

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Key Wolverhampton vs West Ham EFL Cup & league stats:

The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 6 consecutive games.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 7 of their last 10 games against West Ham.

West Ham +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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West Ham are available to back at +800 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jarrod Bowen to Score +180

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) has scored six goals in his past ten games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +180.

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Corners Prediction

Wolverhampton Over 4.5 Corners -127

The past five Wolverhampton matches have seen them awarded an average of 6.20 corners, while West Ham have conceded an average 7.00 corners in their previous five away games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Wolves Team Corners line is covered at -127.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wolverhampton

Total

9.40 5.10 4.30

Home

8.50 4.30 4.20

Away

9.30 4.60 4.70

West Ham

Total

10.00 3.80 6.20

Home

8.20 3.90 4.30

Away

8.10 2.90 5.20

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Total Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap West Ham +0.25 -125

Total Goals Under 2.5 -104

Team Corners Wolverhampton Over 4.5 -127

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Wolverhampton vs West Ham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

At betting odds of +130, the bookies make Wolverhampton Wanderers probable winners and there’s a 43% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this EFL Cup encounter. West Ham United are the underdogs at +190 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Wolves are -154 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, West Ham are +106 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -156.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Jørgen Strand Larsen Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Jørgen Strand Larsen is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)

Callum Marshall (West Ham)

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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Wolverhampton Stats

West Ham Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

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Wolverhampton vs West Ham Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Wolves vs West Ham team news before wagering. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup, along with current injury news.