West Ham vs Sunderland: Relegation Crisis vs Solid Defense

On January 24th, a desperate team meets a stable team at the London Stadium. 18th-placed West Ham vs 9th-placed Sunderland. For West Ham, these are essential points for survival, and for Sunderland, it's a chance to continue their unbeaten streak. Which side's momentum will prevail?

West Ham (18th, Relegation Zone)

• ●Record: 4 wins - 22 matches
• ●Goals Scored: -
• ●Goals Conceded: 44 goals (2.0 goals per game)
• ●Goal Difference: -20

Sunderland (9th)

• ●Record: 8 wins 9 draws 5 losses
• ●Goals Scored: 23 goals (1.05 goals per game)
• ●Goals Conceded: 23 goals (1.05 goals per game)
• ●Goal Difference: 0

The situations of the two teams are completely different. West Ham is in the relegation zone, having conceded 44 goals. Sunderland is maintaining 9th place while balancing their goal difference. The fact that they have 9 draws means they have excellent resilience.