Bristol City vs West Ham Prediction 16.01.2024

• Competition: FA Cup
• Date: 16.01.2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium (Bristol)

The replay match between Bristol City and West Ham is up next, which will determine another participant in the 1/16 finals of the FA Cup.

The initial game held in London last week concluded with an unexpected 1:1 result. West Ham held dominance in the first half, with Jarrod Bowen scoring a goal in the 4th minute, hinting at a straightforward win. However, the visiting team refused to surrender despite the early shortfall. They returned to the field in the second half with renewed vigor, earning them a well-deserved goal. West Ham made persistent efforts to score another goal and secure a win until the last minute, but Bristol’s successful defense prevented this. Thus, Bristol deservedly had the opportunity to potentially surprise their fans with a positive outcome.

Meanwhile, Bristol City also participated in a league match where they suffered a defeat on the road to Preston with a scoreline of 2:0. This is not a promising situation before the season’s main match, but it is anticipated that in their clash with West Ham, the team will adopt a completely different mindset.

West Ham, unlike their competitor, had no Premier League commitments and therefore had over a week’s rest leading up to this match. However, this period will not suffice for their top player and first match’s highest goal scorer, Jarrod Bowen, to recover from his injury. Additionally, the team will be without a few key players for this match.

Bristol City vs West Ham: DRAW

Even if you’re not a die-hard football fan, it’s clear to see that West Ham is the favorite in this match. However, victory won’t come easily for them as they strive to secure their spot in the next round of the FA Cup. Bristol City has a prime chance to claim a valuable victory in front of a crowd of 27,000. At this crucial stage of the season, West Ham is missing three of their top players who won’t be able to support their teammates in this match. Bowen and Paqueta are sidelined with injuries while Kudus is unavailable due to AFCON. In their absence, lesser-known players will have their opportunity to shine. Both teams are expected to approach the match with caution. As the match progresses into the second half, both squads will likely adopt a more defensive strategy, resulting in fewer goal opportunities. There’s a high likelihood that the winner of this match will be determined in overtime or possibly in a penalty shootout.