Bet of the day: West Ham to lead Astra at half-time and over 1.5 goals

The Romanian Black Devils arrive just after the Hammers helped themselves to a victory against Bournemouth in their first Premier League game at home after the stadium switch.

To boot, Croatian boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed he will not field a weakened side against the visiting Astralii, stating: “We will put out the strongest possible side as we want to qualify. Maybe one of Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini will be on the bench.

“We got a good result in the first leg. If we want to qualify we have to beat Astra at home. I expect us to win.”

If one or both of playmakers Payet and Lanzini can return it would certainly be a boost, but Bilic’s boys have enough firepower to ease past these opponents, as Astra have recorded just one win in eight across all competitions this campaign.

There have been over 1.5 goals scored in all but one Hammers game this season so far, with the Irons also hammering previous Europa League qualifying competitors Domzale 3-0 on home turf, with two strikes arriving in the opening 45.

So, swoop for those 13/5 odds for West Ham to lead Astra at half-time and over 1.5 goals!

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