West Ham will need more than Bowen’s eight‑goal, six‑assist haul to shake off a season that has left them conceding 57 times; the key will be how quickly they can lock the midfield into a compact 4‑3‑3 shape and press the Wolves back line high, turning any turnover into a transition threat on the flanks. At the London Stadium, the hosts’ attacking rhythm hinges on Bowen linking up with the wing‑backs to exploit the space behind Wolverhampton’s low‑block, while set‑piece poise could prove decisive – a well‑timed corner is often the difference between a point and a gut‑punch for a side mired at 18th. Wolves arrive on 20th‑place misery, a -30 goal difference and a leaky defence that has yielded 54 goals, yet they have shown a stubborn resolve in recent cup clashes, grinding past West Ham on penalties after a 3‑2 thriller. Their best outlet will be Tolu Arokodare’s three‑goal contribution, but without a tighter defensive shape and a disciplined press, the Wolves risk being stretched by West Ham’s superior midfield control; a single lapse could hand the Hammers the narrow edge the -0.5 line suggests they’ll need to stay ahead.