West Ham United and Everton hope to bounce back and to surpass the other in the current Premier League Summer Series, which both had defeats in their opening matches of the competition.
Twelve months ago, Supporters of West Ham were optimistic when they came to their first campaign under Yren Lopetegui, after an important investment in new players. The less discussed aspect of the short-term term of office of the Spaniard, the better with Graham Potter brought in to repair the damage during the last part of a moderate season 2024-25.
Potter still needs a significant impact on the helm and concluded with a 14th place Premier League finish, who only achieved six wins of his 19 games at the wheel. Nevertheless, he now gets a full preseason to determine his ideas, because West Ham was applied again for European football in 2025-26.
The hammers have tackled their full-back positions with the arrivals of El Hadji Malick Diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters, but further attacking options remain essential in the London Stadium after the departure of £ 55 million from Mohammed Kudus to the capital side Tottenham Hotspur earlier this July.
The campaign for the West Ham season started in Germany, where they insured a 3-1 victory at the Swiss club Grasshopper club Zurich thanks to goals from Andy Irving, Callum Marshall and Lucas Paqueta.
Then they took Manchester United – a team that they defeated twice in the League last term – in the Metlife Stadium, a location with a capacity of 82,500.
Across its 15-year Span, Metlife Stadium Has Hosted the NFL Super Bowl, WWE Wrestlemania, NHL Ice Hockey, Copa América, Fifa Club World Cup, and acts Like Bon Jovi, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonc, BeeLor-Z Rolling Stones, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Guns N ‘Roses – and Now West Ham United.
Yet the first outing of the hammers on the famous New Jersey site will not be well remembered, because the men of Potter will be a loss of 2-1 members for United in their first match of the 2025 Premier League Summer Series.
The skipper of United, Bruno Fernandes, yielded once in both half to give his side the edge, with West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen answered with a brilliant goal of his halfway through the second period.
Their focus is now shifting to Everton, and they would like to produce a more encouraging show when both clubs on the 30th tilting.
A crucial month is ahead to Everton, which lags behind schedule in their preparations for the season while they are preparing for their long-awaited move to Bramley-Moore Dock.
The side of David Moyes played in their inaugural match in Hill Dickinson Stadium before playing to the United States. A 2-1 comeback victory on Port Vale offered some encouragement, but it came on the back of a loss for Blackburn Rovers and a draw with League Two Side Accrington Stanley results that fans have left with with Everton tickets worried.
The toffees have been relatively inactive in the transfer market, in which striker Thierno Barry – reported from Villarreal – their only senior addition so far, despite the fact that Moyes insisted on various reinforcements to build on the progress of last season.
In that progress, Moyes delivered an impressive turn, Everton sent free from the relegation scrap and led to a 13th place, 23 points free of the drop zone. The bar has now been lifted and fans will expect further progress in the 2025-26 campaign.
The first test by Everton in the Premier League Summer Series came against Bournemouth-a side that completed a competition over them in the past term, including a remarkable 3-2 comeback in Goodison Park after a 2-0 deficit in the 87th minute.
Unfortunately for Moyes’ men, the trend continued. They were beaten comfortably 3-0 by Bournemouth In Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. The blues created better opportunities in a balanced first half, but unraveled their second half.
A four -minute Blitz saw the replacement of Philip Billing and Dango Ouattara brought the cherries into control. Matters deteriorated when Daniel Adu-Adjei seized a carefree backpass from Jack O’Brien for the third of Bournemouth. Thierno Barry got his debut in the last 15 minutes, but the damage was already done.
West Ham United vs. Everton Match Details
- Date: Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Location: Chicago, USA
- Location: Soldaatveld
- Kick -off time: 11.30 pm BST, 10.30 pm UTC
- Tickets: Fans in the US can buy Everton and West Ham cards Via seatnet.com
Team news
West Ham is confronted with different selection challenges while continuing with their pre -season schedule. Midfielder George Earthy will not be available after a single cigament injury during the training prior to their weekly camp in Germany.
Crysencio Summerville traveled with the team to Germany as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him outside since January. However, it is unlikely that the winger will join the team in the United States and it is expected that individual rehabilitation at Rush Green will continue.
Midfield anchor Edson Álvarez must also report for duty, after he was granted long -term in Mexico’s Concacaf Gold Cup -Triumph for a long time this month. In his absence, Tomáš Souček, James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodríguez and Freddie Potts will compete for opportunities in central midfield.
Niclas Füllkrug is likely to lead the border again, with the German striker who would like to have a substantial impact in his second season in East Londs, despite the fact that speculation West Ham connects with a movement for Callum Wilson of Newcastle.
Andy Irving can get a start instead of Rodríguez, who appeared from the off against Manchester United. Meanwhile, Talisman Jarrod Bowen continues his structure of the preseason, where manager Graham Potter likes to let his most important attacking threat be shot on all cylinders from the start.
Lucas Paquetá could also return to the XI, although the uncertainty about his future in the long term remains with the club. New signing of Kyle Walker-Peters, who was an unused replacement in the previous game, could make his debut from the bank.
Because West Ham is still actively looking for a new keeper, it is expected that Alphonse Areola will retain its place between the sticks for their next outing against Everton.
Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite for their next game in the United States, where the Centrumback does not travel because of a small injury that has been sustained in recent days.
New signing Thierno Barry could perform for the second time since his arrival, after he participated this week in his first full training session with the team.
Carlos Alcaraz, who scored the first senior goal in the new stadium of Everton on Tuesday, is expected to start again. He could be accompanied in the line -up by James Garner, who followed the Alcaraz strike with an excellent free kick.
Alex Scott, who was part of the U21 team in England this summer, can also be handed over for a few minutes, while James Tarkowski and Seamus Coleman are not available due to injury. Enes Ünal and Ryan Christie are still offside.
Predicted starting setup
Everton predicted starting line -up:
By means of; Patterson, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Alcaraz, Gueye, Garner, McNeil, Ndiaye; Beto.
West Ham predicted starting line -up:
Therelas; Todiboy, Tream, Aguer; It is a visca, lard, southern, dioek; Paceta, the ghow; Folklogrog.
Prediction
This meeting will serve as a strong litmus test in front of Graham Potter, with Everton as expected to be a direct competitor for West Ham in the competition next season. Both teams will strive to push higher on the table after overwhelming campaigns.
With conversations that are about a possible movement for Callum Wilson, Niclas Füllkrug will be determined to convince Potter that he earns the line at the London Stadium next season.
For Everton, the focus will be on physically and tactically funds if they want to improve last season’s finish. They showed encouraging intensity during the first half of their outing against Bournemouth, who looked much more physical than West Ham against Manchester United.
However, after the break and praise, the Toffees blurred about their fitness levels – something that Moyes would no doubt like to focus for their collision with his former club.
We predict a 2-1 victory for Everton.
#West #Ham #United #Everton #Friendly #Preview #Preview #Team #News #LineUp #Prediction