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West Ham vs Viborg: Predictions, tips & betting odds

The Premier League side are expected to get a big lead in the first leg clash of the playoff

West Ham host Danish side Viborg in the Europa Conference League playoffs on Thursday. The two sides will fight for a place in the group stage of the competition in the final round of the qualifying stage.

The London side have had a bad start to the season, losing both matches in the Premier League after a disappointing pre-season campaign.

West Ham vs Viborg latest odds

Despite their disappointing opening weeks of the campaign, the home team are big favourites to win the first leg with bet365 offering 1/6 (1.17) for a West Ham win.

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Viborg, on the other hand, have been inconsistent in the Danish league and are priced at 16/1 (17.0) with the draw offered at 12/2 (6.5).

West Ham vs Viborg first goal scorer

Gianluca Scamacca has only featured as a substitute for West Ham so far but is the favourite to score the game's first goal at 15/4 (4.75), whereas Michail Antonio is available at 4/1 (5.0).

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For Viborg, Jay-Roy Grot is the favourite the break the deadlock at 20/1 (21.0) as is team-mate Marokhy Ndione.

West Ham vs Viborg preview

Viborg will be without two players for this game. Nigerian Ibrahim Said and Gambian forward Alassana Jatta were refused entry to the United Kingdom this week because they could not get visas.

The duo will be a big loss for the visiting side, having each scored in previous qualifying matches.

For West Ham, Thilo Kehrer could make his debut after joining from Paris Saint-Germain, but Morocco international Nayef Aguerd is still out and Craig Dawson remains a doubt.

There are further issues for the home side as coach David Moyes, Declan Rice and Aaron Cresswell are all suspended.

West Ham vs Viborg tips and predictions

West Ham are expected to win big in the first leg of the playoff, so backing them to win and against both teams scoring at 4/6 (1.67) may be good value.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.