Marco Silva’s arrival at Hull has inspired some improved performances and form out of his new players, but still, the hosts are in need of another victory to truly propel themselves out of the relegation mire.
The Tigers have won just one of their last five Premier League games, with the initial impact made by the new coach fading slightly. A resounding 4-0 thrashing by Everton last time out will have their confidence dragging at an all-time low.
The hosts have lost just one of their last six home games, but West Ham have had entirely different fortunes. Their new stadium is yet to feel like a home, with Slaven Bilic instead guiding his squad to three wins from their last six on the road.
Neither team has kept a clean sheet during their last five Premier League outings, with leaky defences being part of their respective problems this season. Given that Hull need the points desperately in an attempt to survive, things could get quite gung-ho.
Talismanic captain Michael Dawson is a doubt for Hull with a calf strain, with David Marshall also a doubt after picking up a knock on international duty with Scotland. West Ham most high-profile doubts are Winston Reid and Michail Antonio.
As Hull are unbeaten in their last four home matches in the Premier League, it is hard to look beyond the Tigers taking at least a share of the spoils against a West Ham side who are likely to be missing two key players.