Grasshopper Zurich vs West Ham United Predictions

Grasshopper Zurich vs West Ham United Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendlies. West Ham United begin their pre-season Saturday afternoon with a friendly against Grasshopper Zurich. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendlies | Jul 19 2025 at 2:00 pm UK at Rush Green 

Grasshopper Zurich vs West Ham United Predictions

Can West Ham’s New Era Start with a Statement in Switzerland?

• Grasshoppers are unbeaten in pre-season so far, with a win and a draw suggesting decent sharpness, but their opposition were far from Premier League calibre.
• West Ham ended last season with a strong finish, winning two of their final three league games – showing signs that Potter’s methods may be starting to stick.
• The Swiss side barely survived relegation, avoiding the drop by goal difference and needing a playoff to remain in the top flight – not exactly a badge of honour.

Best Bet for Grasshopper Zurich vs West Ham United

A fresh dawn rises for West Ham United as they head to Switzerland to take on Grasshopper Club Zürich in what marks the beginning of their pre-season journey. It’s a curious clash on the surface – the Premier League side dipping their toes back into match action after a turbulent 2024-25 campaign, while their Swiss opponents are already deep into their warm-up schedule with their domestic season just a week away. Both camps have plenty to prove, albeit for different reasons.

For the Hammers, it’s more than just blowing off the summer rust. It’s Graham Potter’s first proper crack at shaping this team since arriving midway through last season. After guiding West Ham to a forgettable 14th-place finish, the expectation from fans – and likely the boardroom – is to show signs of a clear identity and progress during these pre-season matches. The Premier League Summer Series looms just around the corner, but before that comes a test on foreign soil.

Grasshoppers, meanwhile, scraped through the bottom end of the Super League last term and survived only via the playoffs. Now under new management with Gerald Scheiblehner in charge, they’ve had a bit of a head-start in terms of match rhythm. They’ve already drawn with Vaduz and dispatched Sion 3-0, so they won’t roll out the welcome mat for West Ham. They’ll be well-drilled, combative, and perhaps a touch sharper physically – which makes this a proper test for Potter’s men.

Best Bet for Grasshoppers vs West Ham United: West Ham to Win

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t throw around dozens of predictions like confetti. We prefer one bold, confident shout per match – our Best Bet. After digging through all the angles and details, the standout pick for this contest is West Ham to Win.

Let’s be clear – this isn’t just a throwaway guess. West Ham may have been ordinary last season, but the end-of-season momentum, three wins from their last four Premier League games, combined with a relatively full-strength lineup and new blood in the ranks, tilts this in their favour. While Grasshoppers are a week ahead in prep, there’s a clear gulf in individual quality here. The Hammers’ lineup, including the likes of Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen and new signing Luis Guilherme, offers far more cutting edge and creativity.

Grasshoppers will look to exploit any early sluggishness in West Ham’s defence, but let’s not pretend this is a 50-50 tie. Even with squad rotation expected, Potter’s men have enough on paper to get the job done. And let’s face it – the hosts aren’t exactly the most frightening of opponents, having just narrowly avoided relegation. The arrival of Diouf and return of Branthwaite shores things up at the back, while midfield options like Orford and Ward-Prowse bring control.

“This is a match about sharpening tools, not silverware – but make no mistake, West Ham should come out on top. Their blend of top-level experience and incoming youth looks more than enough against a side who were fighting for survival last season.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert quote: Gram Dodd

Predicted Score: Grasshoppers 0-2 West Ham United
Why 2-0? West Ham should dominate the ball and have too much class in the final third. Grasshoppers’ legs might be fresher, but they’re unlikely to offer much sustained threat going forward. Expect the visitors to control proceedings and strike in both halves.

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