West Ham host Luton in what could be an emotional afternoon in the Premier League today.
For the Hammers, David Moyes will take charge of his final home game after an illustrious second spell at the club which has stretched to nearly five years, featured a European trophy and multiple top-seven finishes.
One more will prove beyond West Ham for now but a win on Saturday will likely seal their spot inside the top half for a third year in the last four.
For the Hatters, a defeat would all-but spell the end of their Premier League survival hopes.
Luton sit three points off Nottingham Forest, who play Chelsea in the evening kick-off, and know their worse goal difference means they have to close that gap before the final day to have any chance of pulling off an unlikely late escape act.
Date, kick-off time and venue
West Ham vs Luton is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off today on Saturday May 11, 2024.
The match will take place at the London Stadium.
Where to watch West Ham vs Luton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm, with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC Two at 10pm.
West Ham vs Luton team news
Kalvin Phillips’ season, including this underwhelming West Ham loan spell, is over due to injury.
Hammers centre-backs Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos are both still out while Moyes could make changes to the side thumped 5-0 by Chelsea last time out. Lucas Paqueta is expected to feature after a knock.
Luton remain under the pressure of a long injury list but there is a chance that Chiedozie Ogbene, Mads Andersen and former West Ham academy player Dan Potts will be back.
Fred Onyedinma could continue at right wing-back amid the absence of Issa Kabore.
West Ham vs Luton prediction
Moyes will hope his West Ham side can kick back into gear for his London Stadium farewell and they will face a very creaky Luton defence.
However, the Hammers have been struggling themselves of late and the do-or-die nature of the away side’s situation must be considered. It’s tough to call, but there should be goals.
West Ham to win, 3-2.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
These teams hadn’t met in almost 30 years when the Hammers won 2-1 at Kenilworth Road in September.
West Ham wins: 34
Luton wins: 32
Draws: 25
West Ham vs Luton match odds
West Ham to win: 4/6
Luton to win: 13/5
Draw: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
