West Ham have averaged 11.58 corners per game in the Premier League this season, one of the highest figures in the division. It has been a relatively even split, with 5.03 corners for and 6.55 against.

The Hammers tend to play with a lot more attacking intent at the London Stadium, so they are averaging 5.53 corners per game at home. They should have plenty of chances against this leaky Wolves backline, so that figure could increase further this weekend. 

Wolves, meanwhile, are averaging just 3.19 corners per game, the lowest of any side in the league, which shows how their opponents are usually able to dominate proceedings. Wolves have spent most of the time this season camped in their own defensive half, and they have conceded 6.03 corners per game in the league.

Wolves have struggled to exert any real control over Premier League matches this season, and they have one of the worst disciplinary records in the division.

Brazilian midfield duo Joao Gomes and Andre have both accumulated nine yellow cards in the league this season, while Yerson Mosquera has hit double figures with ten cards. They have been the three main culprits for Wolves this campaign, and they all look set to start this weekend. 

While this selection didn't land in the reverse fixture at Molineux in January, the context here is different. Wolves have seen a significant uptick in cards when playing away, and they have landed this selection in 13 out of 15 league matches on the road overall.

They are playing against a West Ham side still fighting for survival, so they are expected to have their hands full, which could make for a feisty contest.

It hasn’t quite been the most prolific season for Jarrod Bowen, who only has eight Premier League goals to his name, but he has still registered the most shots and shots on target of any player in the West Ham squad.

His importance in the final third only increases further here, with Summerville nursing an injury heading into this clash. Bowen was desperately unfortunate not to find the back of the net against Leeds last time out, as he recorded six shots and hit the post twice. He did still manage to land this selection with one shot on target. 

However, Bowen should find more success on Friday night against a Wolves side who have conceded 54 goals from their 31 league matches this season. Bowen draws an excellent matchup here, and he should be involved regularly in the final third.

Ladislav Krejci was unavailable for the EFL Cup meeting between these sides, but the Czech Republic international did feature in the league clash at Molineux in January, and he committed two fouls as Wolves won 3-2. Krejci is averaging 1.32 fouls per 90 in the Premier League this season, contributing his fair share of infringements as Wolves top the charts for total fouls committed in the league.

The focus here is on his matchup on the flank against Adama Traore, who will want to cause problems against his former club. The Spaniard was drafted into the starting eleven against Leeds last time out, deputising for the injured Crysencio Summerville, and he looks set to keep his starting spot after chipping in with an assist.

Traore often looks to drive at his marker, and he was fouled twice against Leeds - there is a mismatch on the flank here, and Krejci could be in for a difficult night.

Bellegarde has been held back by injuries for much of the season, but he returned to the first-team picture before the international break, and will be keen to build his fitness and form ahead of the World Cup in the summer.

The Haitian international is averaging 1.65 shots per 90 in the Premier League this season, which is nothing to write home about, but he managed two shots on target against Liverpool just before the international break.

Wolves have had plenty of success in the final third against West Ham this season, scoring three in the league at Molineux and three in the EFL Cup. Bellegarde was absent for the reverse fixture in the league, and he managed just one shot in the cup match, but he should be able to get forward from midfield here.

Leeds had 17 shots in regular time against the Hammers last time out in the FA Cup, and seven of those hit the target.

Joao Gomes ranks third for total fouls committed in the Premier League out of all players, but the Brazilian has been on the receiving end of a fair few challenges as well.

The midfielder is averaging 1.52 fouls drawn per 90 this season across all competitions, and has landed this selection in each of his last four starts. In fact, he has been fouled multiple times in eight of his last 13 appearances, highlighting how he has seen more of the ball in recent weeks. 

Gomes draws an excellent matchup here against Valentin Castellanos, who is averaging 2.28 fouls per 90 since completing his move from Lazio in January. He likes to press intensely from the front and often drops deeper into midfield.

The Argentine international racked up three infringements against Leeds last time out in the FA Cup, underlining his aggressive pressing style.

Castellanos has been fortunate to only come away with three bookings for West Ham, considering his notable foul numbers.

The Argentine international has been no stranger to the referee’s notebook this season, as he was carded twice in 11 Serie A appearances for Lazio in the first half of the season. In the previous campaign, he accrued nine bookings for the Italian side. 

Castellanos has had a bit of criticism in recent weeks for his lack of goals since joining in January - he has only scored three times in 15 appearances across all competitions, but he is averaging 2.66 shots per 90 for West Ham, so the chances have been there for him.

He was desperately unlucky not to find the back of the net against Leeds last time out, as he had six shots with two on target, and even hit the post.