West Ham and Wrexham will meet at London Stadium on Friday evening, as both sides continue their 2026/27 Championship campaign.West Ham come into the match after three straight wins, while Wrexham are trying to turn too many early-season draws into wins.Verdict: West Ham to winBest odds: 14/25Bookmaker: 1xBetWest HamWest Ham had a slow start, but they have clearly found rhythm now. They took only one point from the games against Charlton and Watford, then responded with three straight wins.That run has pushed them toward the top of the table, and the attack has started to work. West Ham scored 10 goals across the wins over Wolves, Derby and Bolton, which is exactly the kind of form they needed before this match.The issue is still the defense. West Ham have only one clean sheet in eight matches across all competitions, so this is not a perfect home favorite. Wrexham have enough to make them uncomfortable if they get space on the break.Still, the match setup favors West Ham. They are at home, they have more attacking quality, and they should be able to put Wrexham under longer spells of pressure.Jarrod Bowen is the key player. He has already been directly involved in several goals this season, and Wrexham will struggle if they allow him to receive the ball around the box too often.West Ham Team NewsNuno Espirito Santo could make a few changes after the recent run of matches. Joel Veltman, Manor Solomon and Joel Piroe are all options to come into the starting XI.Taty Castellanos is a doubt after suffering a hamstring issue against Derby, so West Ham may avoid taking a risk with him.Morato is unlikely to be rushed into a first start in defense. West Ham have not been completely solid at the back, but Nuno may still prefer players who already know the system better.Bowen should remain central to the attacking plan. If Piroe starts, West Ham will have a more natural focal point in the box, with Bowen and Solomon giving them movement around him.WrexhamWrexham have not started badly, but they have drawn too many games. Four draws from six Championship matches shows they are difficult to beat, but it also explains why they are sitting in mid-table.Their away form is the positive. Wrexham drew 1-1 at Cardiff and Swansea, and they also beat Millwall 3-0 at The Den. That tells us they are capable of staying organized away from home.The concern is the attack. Outside the three goals at Millwall, Wrexham have scored only four times in their other five league matches. That is not enough before a trip to a West Ham side that should have more of the ball.Wrexham can keep this close if they defend well and stop West Ham from scoring early. The longer the match stays level, the more pressure moves onto the home side.But if West Ham score first, the match becomes difficult for Wrexham. They would need to open up, and that should give Bowen, Solomon and Piroe more room to attack.Wrexham Team NewsMax Cleworth is expected to miss out after suffering an injury against Burnley. Either Zak Vyner or Joe Worrall should replace him in defense.Phil Parkinson may rotate because of the short turnaround. Danny Imray, Oliver Rathbone, Nathan Broadhead and Sam Smith are all pushing for recalls.Wrexham need enough legs in midfield because West Ham should try to control the game from the start. If they allow the home side to build attacks too easily, they will spend most of the match defending close to their own box.Broadhead and Smith could be important if they start. Wrexham need more threat in the final third, not only defensive structure.West Ham vs Wrexham key factors to considerWest Ham have won three straight Championship matches.West Ham scored 10 goals across wins over Wolves, Derby and Bolton.West Ham have kept only one clean sheet in eight matches across all competitions.Wrexham have drawn four of their first six league matches.Wrexham have taken solid away results at Cardiff, Swansea and Millwall.Wrexham have scored only four goals in five league matches outside the 3-0 win at Millwall.Taty Castellanos is a doubt for West Ham.Max Cleworth is expected to miss out for Wrexham.ConclusionWrexham can make this awkward. They have been competitive away from home, and West Ham’s defensive record gives them some hope of scoring.The problem is that Wrexham are not winning enough games. They are drawing too often, and their attack has not been consistent enough outside one big away win at Millwall.West Ham look stronger right now. They are scoring freely, they have home advantage, and the front line should create enough chances against a Wrexham side that may spend long spells without the ball.The odds are short, but the pick makes sense. West Ham to win is the best selection.Verdict: West Ham to winBest odds: 14/25Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: West Ham vs Wrexham appeared first on SoccerNews.