West Ham vs Macclesfield: Predictions, betting tips, live stream, TV channel – EFL Cup 2018-19 preview

West Ham vs Macclesfield
EFL Cup 2018/19
Venue: London Stadium
Date: Wednesday, 26 September, 2018
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST

West Ham are looking to spark a cup run with their EFL Cup third round clash against Macclesfield Town on Wednesday.

The Hammers have picked up four points from their last two Premier League games with Manuel Pellegrini's new vision for the club beginning to take shape.

The Chilean will rotate his squad for the visit of the club currently sat bottom of the Football League.

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TV, online and live stream coverage

The match will not be televised live in the UK.

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Tickets

For West Ham ticket information, click here to head to the club's website.

For Macclesfield ticket information, click here to head to the club's website.

Prediction

Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change

• West Ham to win 3-0: 11/2

• 1-1 draw: 14/1

• Javier Hernandez to score a hat-trick: 13/2

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Head to head

There have been just two previous meetings between these two clubs, with the Hammers winning both of those.

Team news

Pellegrini will make changes for the visit of Macclesfield in the Carabao Cup.

Javier Hernandez could return after flu, while the likes of Lucas Perez, Carlos Sanchez, Adrian and Aaron Cresswell could start.

Marko Arnautovic will not be risked as he battles a knee injury, while Jack Wilshere (ankle) is sidelined after surgery. Andy Carroll, Manuel Lanzini and Winston Reid remain long-term absentees.

Provisional squad: Fabianski, Adrian, Fredericks, Zabaleta, Ogbonna, Diop, Balbuena, Rice, Cresswell, Masuaku, Obiang, Noble, Sanchez, Antonio, Yarmolenko, Snodgrass, Arnautovic, Perez, Anderson.