West Ham vs Wolves

West Ham United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the London Stadium on Tuesday evening for a Championship Matchday 4 encounter, with the hosts still searching for their first league win of the season. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have drawn one and lost one of their opening two fixtures, while Wolves arrive unbeaten and looking to build on a strong start.

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Nuno is expected to give Taty Castellanos another chance to lead the line after the forward missed a late penalty in the 2-1 home defeat to Charlton Athletic. Joel Piroe, who has scored five goals in his last four Championship appearances, will be pushing for a starting role. Mads Hermansen is likely to continue in goal, with Kyle Walker-Peters and Manor Solomon providing width. Wolves have no reported injury issues and could name an unchanged side after their unbeaten start.

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The Hammers are winless in the Championship (D1 L1) and could open a second-tier campaign without a victory from their first three matches for the first time since the 1980-81 season – a campaign that ended with the club being crowned champions. Nuno’s side have dominated possession in both outings, yet a lack of cutting edge has cost them. Against Charlton, West Ham enjoyed over 77% of the ball and registered an expected goals tally of 2.96, but Nuno conceded his team “weren’t accurate enough in the boxes” and “have to defend much better.”

The Opponents: Wolves

Wolves arrive in east London as one of the Championship’s early unbeaten sides. While the summer transition under Gary O’Neil has been smooth, the visitors will be wary of a West Ham side desperate to kick-start their season. The fixture also marks a quick reunion for Nuno, who previously managed Wolves and led them to the Premier League, adding an extra layer of narrative to the contest.

Key Battle: Joel Piroe vs Wolves’ Defence

Piroe has been West Ham’s most reliable source of goals, netting five times in his last four league appearances. His movement and clinical finishing will be crucial against a Wolves backline that has looked organised but will face its sternest test yet. If Piroe can find space in the box, the Hammers might finally convert their possession into points.

What’s at Stake

Three points would lift the pressure on Nuno and prevent an uncomfortable early-season gap to the promotion chasers. For Wolves, victory would reinforce their credentials as serious contenders. The London Stadium crowd, which has already seen a damaging defeat to Charlton, will demand a response from a squad that Nuno admits “let the fans down.”

Following this fixture, West Ham travel to Southampton in the Carabao Cup before a league trip to Watford, while Wolves will look to carry their momentum into a home clash against another unbeaten side.