West Ham United Vs Silkeborg IF Match Preview: Talking Tactics, Team News, Predicted XI, Streaming Links

West Ham United will face Silkeborg as they welcome them to London Stadium on Thursday night to secure the top spot in group B of the Europa Conference League. The Hammers come into this match on the back of a splendid 2-0 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League. On the contrary, Silkeborg suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Horsens, so they will be looking to bounce back.

West Ham United Vs Silkeborg IF: Talking Tactics

David Moyes will probably set his team up in a 4-4-2 formation and is expected to make some changes to his starting XI for this game. Flynn Downes will get the chance to start on the right flank while Maxwell Cornet returns to the left after recovering from his injury.

Kent Nielson will probably opt for the 4-3-3 formation allowing Nicklas Helenius to lead the charge against the opposition up top while Nicolai Larsen functions in goal for the visitors hoping to give a strong performance.

Team News

West Ham United

West Ham will remain without midfielder Lucas Paqueta who remains out with a shoulder problem, while centre-back Nayef Aguerd has returned to first-team training after sustaining an ankle injury over the summer and could feature for the first team next month. However, Craig Dawson remains doubtful due to a thigh injury but Maxwell Cornet could be available for selection.

West Ham United Predicted XI

Areola; Johnson, Zouma, Ogbonna; Coufal, Rice, Lanzini, Emerson; Fornals; Bowen, Antonio

Silkeborg IF

As for Silkeborg, Mark Brink and Lukas Engel are ruled out with hamstring injuries, while Pelle Mattsson, Gustav Dahl (both head) and Niclas Holm Pedersen (back) remain doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff in order to be available for selection.

Silkeborg IF Predicted XI

Larsen; Sonne, Salquist, Felix, Klitten; Kiynge, Gojani, Thordarson; Jorgensen, Helenius, Kusk

West Ham United Vs Silkeborg IF: Streaming Links