Lamex Stadium | 2026 pre-season friendly | Wednesday, July 22 | 7:45pm BST
Ahead of Wednesday’s pre-season friendly clash in Hertfordshire, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Stevenage vs West Ham preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Stevenage Vs West Ham Preview
Having fallen short in the League One play-offs last term, Stevenage will get to test themselves against EFL powerhouses West Ham at the Lamex Stadium. The Hertfordshire side will also play the Hammers fierce rivals Millwall on Saturday which will put them in good stead ahead of 2026-27. In terms of signings, Terry Taylor, Josh Magennis and Oliver Sanderson have joined Boro.
Unsurprisingly, the Stevenage vs West Ham odds favour an away win with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side the heavy Championship betting favourites for the title next Spring. Especially as club legend Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to the Iron.
Stevenage Vs West Ham H2H Record
Stevenage and West Ham have never met in a competitive fixture before but they have gone toe-to-toe in pre-season. In July 2014, Boro led 2-0 before goals from Matt Jarvis and Stewart Downing ensured a share of the spoils in Hertfordshire.
Stevenage Vs West Ham Team News
Veteran forward Josh Magennis is in line to make his first start for Stevenage. Phoenix Patterson and Jamie Reid are also set to get the nod as manager Alex Revell aims to take the game to his more illustrious visitors.
Whereas West Ham are concerned, fan-favourite Jarrod Bowen is primed to start but Edson Alvarez, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Crysencio Summerville have all been given extended time off after the 2026 World Cup.
Stevenage’s pre-season results:
- 0-0 vs Andorra
West Ham’s pre-season results:
- 1-1 vs Southend
Stevenage Vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Stevenage predicted lineup:
Marschall; James-Wildin, Piergianni, Freestone, Okwara; Thompson, Houghton, Campbell, Patterson; Reid, Magennis
West Ham predicted lineup:
Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Kante, Ward-Prowse, Earthy; Bowen, Pablo, Lamadrid
Stevenage Vs West Ham Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the second-ever meeting between the sides.
- Stevenage stats – Boro held the Hammers to a 2-2 draw in their last friendly meeting.
- West Ham stats – The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous friendly this summer.
Top Betting Angles for Stevenage vs West Ham
Over 2.5 goals: Has landed in three of West Ham’s last five across all comps. Online at 3/5.
BTTS (Yes): Expect both teams to attack from the off. Available at 8/13.
Stevenage Vs West Ham Prediction
With Stevenage aiming to launch another promotion push this season, they should provide strong opposition for West Ham at the Lamex. And that is exactly what the Hammers will be seeking as they embark to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Prediction: Stevenage 1-2 West Ham
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