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A look at betting on the first goal scorer for West Ham, including checking out stats, looking for value, and bearing in mind the opposition.

Betting on West Ham United First Goal Scorer

There are literally hundreds of markets available for fans of the Premier League to bet on. Over/under goal totals, half- and full-time results, timing of the first goal and who scores it are amongst the staggering array of options available. We’ll take a closer look at the top first goal scorer stats for West Ham United below.

There’s no better way to enjoy football than in the flesh, but if you can’t get to matches or watch it live, the next best thing to keep up to date is to check in with KUMB’s match reports. Betting requires knowledge, or you’re shooting in the dark, so be sure to keep your head in the game.


Keep an Eye on the Stats

Last season there were 14 goal scorers for the Hammers. In the new season (at the time of writing) there’s 4, with Sebastien Haller’s 3 scores equalling the single goal apiece of Javier Hernandez (aka Chicharito), Mark Noble, and Andriy Yarmolenko. Always remember that the odds are critical. If someone’s not scored yet but has a ton of assists and near misses (especially on target shots that have been saved) it’s probably only a matter of time until they score, but the absence of goals on record mean they might have temptingly long odds. On a side note, while you wait for your chance and the best odds, you can always entertain yourself with football themed slots. at Top 10 Casinos you’ll find offers that are available at no other site. Some listed online casinos may also have sportsbooks too.



Who’s the top first goal scorer for West Ham at the moment? Based on the stats mentioned above, you’d probably guess Haller. Makes sense. He’s scored half the team’s goals (3/6 at the time of writing). But you’d be wrong. He’s scored first on one occasion in four matches. Noble (penalty) got the first against Watford, with Haller scoring two later on. Haller scored first against Norwich. Hernandez scored first against Brighton, so all three are tied on scoring first (the other match, against Manchester City, didn’t see any West Ham goals). Maybe the penalty for Noble skews things a bit. Without that, Haller would have a pair of first scores against Hernandez’s solitary first goal (and Haller was injured for the Brighton match). It shows that stats can be useful, but only if you’re reading them right.

The Premier League’s never been more popular with spectators or gamblers, and that means there’s a bucket-load of information out there. It can also mean you can drown in numbers if you delve too deep. A useful and straightforward page to check out is the BBC’s top scorer list. It ranks the top Premier League scorers and includes minutes per goal, which could be handy for the first scorer market.

Looking to the future, Hernandez won’t be scoring any more because he’s left the club. Leaving aside future transfer players, it’s to be expected that Haller will continue his scoring record. But the odds matter a lot. If you’re backing someone at short odds then even a single loss can put you in the red. Value in betting terms is defined as the odds offered being longer than the chances of it happening. The midfield might offer value, and there will be plenty of goal scorers yet to find their mark. Keep Haller in mind, but remember he’s not the whole squad.


It’s a Game of Two Teams

If you’re betting on who’s scoring first for West Ham, the odds are you’re already paying attention to the team. But if you need a refresher give the KUMB squad page a look to review the runners and riders.

That said, you can’t just look at the Hammers in isolation. They’re not wandering around the park on Sunday, they’re up against top flight competition and that’ll affect who’s likeliest to score. Check out the opposition. Is their defence leaky as a sieve in a thunderstorm? Or is it like running into a brick wall?

Weak defences may simply give way too many opportunities to strikers. But if the defence is nailed down, the best chances might fall to set pieces. If that’s the case, bear in mind who takes free kicks, and who has the best record of heading in corners. Less common, but if the opposing team has a reputation for indiscipline then keep in mind the chief penalty taker.


Related Markets

You can spend hours looking at stats or perusing the markets, and there are plenty of bets related to first scorers. If a player only comes on as a sub, but has a great record of scoring, then a bet on a first half score and another on said player being the first scorer could (at the right odds) be a good way of improving your chances of coming in green.



Likewise, if there’s a great penalty taker then backing him to score first and betting against an early booking could make sense. Just be aware that you rarely get perfect match ups, and betting this way can mean you finish double red.

Keep an eye out for special offers, as bookies sometimes put together money back on a straight match bet (team A to win) if player B scores first.

Looking at things from the other side, if you’re despairing of recent losses it may be worth having a look at who’s going to score first against West Ham. Supporters don’t like betting against their team, but if that’s an issue then there are markets available on first half goal totals (and if the Hammers end up surprising on the upside a bet like that can still come off even if you made it fearing the worst).

Always bet with your head, not your heart. We’ve talked to football fans who deliberately bet against their own team because, so their reasoning goes, they’re happy because they’ve won either the match or the bet. The purpose of betting is to finish ahead, not to soothe heartache. Bet on what you think will turn in a profit, and if that means sitting out a match because you’re up against a cracking team, that’s no problem.

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