Genk vs West Ham Odds, Preview & Best Bet – Europa League Group Stage Matchday 4
- It is Genk vs West Ham on Matchday 4 of the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League on Thursday, November 4 at 1:45 pm ET
- West Ham tops the group with maximum points while Genk is bottom on goal difference
- We preview the game, look at the odds, and offer some picks below
Genk entertains West Ham United on Matchday 4 of the 2021-22 Europa League on Thursday, November 4 at 1:45 pm ET in the Cegeka Arena. The visitors currently lead Group H with maximum points while Genk is currently rooted at the bottom, albeit only on goal difference.
We list the odds, preview Genk vs West Ham, and offer below the best picks for this Europa League clash.
Genk vs West Ham Odds
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genk vs West Ham | GEN +0.5 (-120) | WHU -0.5 (+105) | GEN +265 | DRAW +265 | WHU +100 | Ov 2.5 (-135) | Un 2.5 (+110) |
Odds as of November 3 at DraftKings
Genk Off to Flyer Followed by Two Defeats
Genk’s Europa League started in the best way possible with an excellent 2-1 away win over Rapid Wien 1-0 but, unfortunately for them, what has happened since has been disappointing. Two 3-0 defeats, away to West Ham and then at home to Dinamo Zagreb, have seen them slump to the bottom of Group H, although only on goal difference. The two teams above them – Dinamo and Rapid – also have just three points.
De eindstand werd 0-6 💪
▶️Probleemloos naar de volgende bekerronde.#krcgenk #mijnploeg #wingnk pic.twitter.com/9Qnxrl3wO3
— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) October 27, 2021
With three games still to go, it is therefore all to play for and coach John van den Brom will be desperate for his men to get something from this game to prevent them losing ground to Dinamo and Rapid. It will be a difficult evening for them though, given the emphatic defeat they suffered at the London Stadium, where goals from Craig Dawson, Issa Diop and Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers an easy win.
Three Wins on the Bounce for Genk
This Genk team is now in good form though and since the West Ham game has won three out of three, playing an attacking brand of soccer and scoring no less than 15 goals in the process. They, therefore, approach this game bursting full of confidence.
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 💙
Eindscore: 2-6#krcgenk #mijnploeg #zwagnk pic.twitter.com/fJRs7qBmSK
— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) October 31, 2021
With Dinamo Zagreb and Rapid Wien playing each other, a win over West Ham could potentially leave them in pole position to grab the second qualifying spot that would earn them qualification for the knockout phase of the tournament. The stakes are high and a feisty Genk crowd will be driving their team forward in search of the win.
Genk vs West Ham Head-to-Head Stats
| 1-0-2 | UEL 2021-22 Record | 3-0-0 |
| 1 | Goals Scored | 7 |
| 32 | Total Attempts | 41 |
| 6 | Goals Conceded | 0 |
| 85 | Passing Accuracy (%) | 86 |
| 53 | Average Possession (%) | 55 |
| L=L-L-W-W-W | Form Guide (all competitions) | L-W-W-W-W-W |
The Flying Hammers
West Ham is also in excellent form and, like Genk, have won all of the games they have played since the 3-0 win at the London Stadium. On Sunday they were 4-1 victors away at Aston Villa – a result that took them up to fourth in the Premier League table. Prior to that, they beat Tottenham 1-0 at home in a London derby and then knocked Manchester City, the current holders of the Carabao Cup, out of that competition.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Highlights from our 4-1 win at Villa Park ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BUPgYtgHaY
— West Ham United (@WestHam) October 31, 2021
Manager David Moyes has managed to build on a very successful 2020-21 and has made the Hammers look an even more rounded and potent unit this season; one capable of challenging on both domestic and European fronts.
Only Two Defeats So Far for West Ham
Among the many qualities of Moyes’ current West Ham team is its ability to get goals from across the board, with four different players getting on the scoresheet against Villa. Defensively they have been very sound too and have lost just twice so far this season in all competitions, so they head to Genk full of belief and expecting to go one step closer to ensuring qualification to the knockout phase. A win here could be enough.
The Hammers have yet to concede a goal in the Europa League this season but have scored seven in their three games and so arrive in Belgium in a good place.
⚒👊 Final training session at Rush Green ahead of #GNKWHU pic.twitter.com/P8gwEL1rmc
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 3, 2021
Genk vs West Ham Prediction
Genk’s home advantage will count for something here though and a noisy boisterous crowd in the Cegeka Arena will ensure this is no easy ride for the Londoners. The stats point to an away win but with some good recent form behind them, Genk will be competitive, especially with the stakes so high.
I am tempted by the home win at +265 because West Ham are not the world’s best travelers, but with the draw on offer at the same price that, for me, is where the value lies.
Pick: Genk and West Ham to draw (+265)
Once just a sports fanatic, fan-turned-writer Gary Gowers has been featured on European television and radio networks to discuss several professional football clubs. His work can be found in an assortment of publications like The Metro, MyFootballWriter.com, and BBC Radio Norfolk.
