West Ham United – Eintracht

The home team will have the advantage in the first semi-final match

In the Europa League, it's time for the decisive games. The semi-final encounters here are particularly interesting given that not only the title is up for grabs, but also the right to qualify for the 2022/2023 Champions League. This is especially important for the pair of opponents who will start their encounter in London. West Ham and Eintracht will certainly not advance to the Champions League from the English Premier League and the German Bundesliga, which means that this matchup will be a hotly contested affair. The London club are the bookmakers' favourites to win the first leg. After winning the group stage by a good margin, the Hammers beat tough opponents Sevilla and Lyon in the two rounds of the play-offs. The game was particularly tough against the Spanish club. The return leg against Sevilla lasted 120 minutes, with Andriy Yarmolenko's strike shortly before the final whistle proving decisive. In the league, West Ham are no longer competing for a place in the top four. The Hammers have picked up just one point in the last three rounds, falling far behind Arsenal and Tottenham. Significantly, West Ham have played eleven matches at their home ground in 2022, of which they have lost only one. Eintracht created a sensation by beating Barcelona. However, the upcoming trip to London could be more difficult for the Germans, as the opponent, unlike Barcelona, is preparing for the game very seriously. It is important to note that the victory in Catalonia is the only one for Eintracht in their last eight official matches. In the German championship, the Frankfurt side are hopelessly behind the Eurocups zone and will definitely miss them next year if they do not win the Europa League this season. Obviously, the home side will be looking to win the first leg and will be looking for opportunities in attack. West Ham lost to Chelsea in the Premier League the other day, showing a decent level of football. The Germans are likely to leave England without a positive result.