West Ham United will lock horns with Brighton on Saturday night, hoping to pick up a positive result on their travels. The Hammers will be heading into the game on the back of a disappointing 1-0 loss to Everton, whereas Graham Potter’s men recorded a 2-1 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week.
David Moyes will probably opt for his usual 4-2-3-1 formation against the Seagulls; however, the Scottish tactician is expected to make a couple of changes for the upcoming away encounter.
4-2-3-1 West Ham United Predicted Lineup To Face Brighton
Defence
Lukasz Fabianski will continue to operate in between the sticks for the Hammers. The Polish international will hope to put up a strong performance and secure a clean sheet on Saturday.
Issa Diop will form his customary centre-half partnership with Craig Dawson at the heart of West Ham’s backline.
Vladimir Coufal is a guaranteed starter at the right wing-back spot, whereas Ryan Fredericks will replace Aaron Cresswell on the other flank as the left-back. Up against Brighton, the full-backs will be expected to operate high up the pitch.
Midfield
Tomas Soucek will continue to feature alongside Manuel Lanzini in the holding midfield position, with the former being assigned with more of a defensive role to shield the home side’s back-four.
Jesse Lingard will slot in the attacking midfield position to complete the midfield trio. The English international will be determined to engineer some clear-cut goal scoring chances for the front men.
Jarrod Bowen will have to settle for a place on the bench but might come in the latter stages of the game if needed.
Attack
Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma are expected to take up the wide positions, playing on the right and left-wing respectively.
Michail Antonio will lead the line for the visitors against Graham Potter’s men on Saturday. The English striker will be hoping to make the most of his chances when he faces off against the Brighton defence that has kept three clean sheets in their last five league games.
