TSC host West Ham at TSC Arena in Group A of 2023-24 UEFA Europa League.
Victory could see TSC go third if Olympiacos lose elsewhere, whilst West Ham can secure qualification with a win.
Team News
TSC have no fresh injury concerns to report with a full squad available for selection.
West Ham could again be without Jarrod Bowen after he missed their comeback win at Burnley with a knee injury.
Michail Antonio (knee) remains absent.
When is Kick-Off?
TSC host West Ham at TSC Arena in a 6:45pm CET (5:45pm UK Time) on Thursday 30 November, live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- TSC lost their only previous meeting against West Ham by 3-1 result in September 2023.
- West Ham are visiting TSC for the first time in a competitive fixture.
- Two of TSC’s three goals at home in this group were scored after half time.
- Lucas Paqueta has scored in each of West Ham’s two away matches in the group (W1, L1).
Prediction
With no prospect of qualifying for the knockout stages, TSC have little pressure coming into this game but can take confidence from giving West Ham a scare in September, which should offer them hope especially after scoring in both home games in this group too.
West Ham meanwhile seemed to struggle without Bowen’s attacking spark at Burnley but clinical finishing ultimately got them the win, but their defence needs to be more solid because it did seem scrappy at times with a sloppy foul punished from the penalty spot.
Should Bowen be fit enough for selection and can return for this game, I hope that David Moyes considers his selection carefully in this busy period for the Hammers and doesn’t risk him here, espcially with Divin Mumba capable of leading the line here.
Moyes’ Hammers though should not underestimate TSC like in their home leg because this Serbian team have goals in them but if they can score first, I fancy West Ham to have the edge.
Prediction: TSC 1-2 West Ham
Result: TSC 0-1 West Ham
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