West Ham v Anderlecht predictions: Hammers may need to adopt patient approach

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for West Ham v Anderlecht in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Where to watch

BT Sport 2, 8pm Thursday

Best bet

Draw at half-time
1pt 11-8 bet365

Match preview

West Ham, one of just three teams in the Conference League with 100 per cent records, are playing with enough of a swagger to be able to extend that record against Belgian club Anderlecht.

However, a lumpy bet on the Hammers when David Moyes will make a number of changes probably isn't the smartest idea.

Anderlecht have conceded only one goal in three matches and will be looking to keep this as tight as possible and take their chances against Silkeborg and Steaua for second spot.

They've won only three of their last ten so their form figures aren't great and Sunday's upcoming showdown with Club Brugge will be weighing heavily on gaffer Felice Mazzu's mind.

All three of Anderlecht's Conference League games have been level at half-time and that may well be the case at the London Stadium.

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