Is West Ham United vs SC Freiburg on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture
Everything you need to know ahead of the Group A fixture
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Your support makes all the difference.Top spot in Europa League Group A is up for grabs as West Ham United host SC Freiburg.
The two sides are locked together on 12 points after five matches, with only the group winner progressing directly to the round of 16.
The runner-up will have to negotiate a knockout play-off round, best avoided in an already hectic season.
A draw would be enough for West Ham to progress, with David Moyes’s side already having beaten their opponents in Germany and thus holding a head-to-head advantage.
Here is everything you need to know. Get the latest Europa League free bets here.
When is West Ham vs Freiburg?
West Ham vs Freiburg is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday 14 December at the London Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7.45pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Team news
David Moyes lamented the impact of a busy period of fixtures on his squad after the heavy defeat to Fulham, but the Scot will want a win here to avoid the knockout play-offs. A bothersome stomach bug ailing several of his squad was a weekend worry for Moyes, who will hope to welcome back Edson Alvarez.
Freiburg have been dealing with several injury issues, but manager Christian Streich could name a similar team to the one that edged out Wolfsburg in their weekend Bundesliga action.
Predicted line-ups
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Johnson, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Ings, Benrahma.
Freiburg XI: Atubolu; Sildillia, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Doan, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo; Rohl; Gregoritsch
Odds
West Ham win 3/4
Draw 16/5
Freiburg win 3/1
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Prediction
A draw to take West Ham through top of the group. West Ham 1-1 Freiburg.
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