STAR PREVIEW: Astra Giurgiu v West Ham

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ice win from the Celtic HT/FT bet last night.

Onwards and upwards.

Europa League action tonight and the two previous encounters between Astra Giurgiu and West Ham have produced seven goals so we could be in for another goals bonanza tonight in the (note earlier KO) 7.15pm match live on BT.

It’s a big season for the Hammers – happily installed in their new stadium and pushing for a place proper in the Europa League. Their Premier League campaign started with a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.

Their Romanian opponents will be tough rivals too as West Ham found out last season when they were beaten by the same rivals at the same stage.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said: “Everyone at the club wants to participate. It is a great experience for the players to participate in different countries.

“We have a big job to do against the Romanian champions. I know there are many players from last year and a lot of international players.

“For me they played a good game against Copenhagen at home and I know how good the teams from Romania can be.”

Astra Giurgiu v West Ham
UEFA Europa League Play-Off 1st Leg
19:15 BT Sport 2 / BT Sport 2 HD

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Maximum 10 matches)
Aug 2015 EUROPA LEAGUE Astra Giurgiu 2-1 West Ham
Jul 2015 EUROPA LEAGUE West Ham 2-2 Astra Giurgiu

The Star Sports 4/1 about the hosts looks over generous.

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