Magdeburg vs West Ham: How to watch final pre-season clash and kick-off time

West Ham United face German second-tier side Magdeburg in their final pre-season match on Saturday.

The Hammers will take on the hosts at the Avnet Arena one week before their first game of the season against Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup.

The Irons have had a successful pre-season so far, starting off with a 5-0 victory over Stevenage, followed by a goalless draw with Rangers at Ibrox Stadium.

Though Nuno Espirito Santo hasn't had new signings to experiment with, the biggest bonus he could've asked for is keeping the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek, which appears to be what the club have done.

This weekend acts as the most telling test of how the former Wolves boss will line up his side against Portsmouth before the Championship season starts in an away game against Burnley.

West Ham will be hoping for victory over Magdeburg, as fans can find information here on how to watch the game from home.

West Ham kick-off time vs Magdeburg and how to watch

West Ham Zone has already predicted how Nuno could line up against Magdeburg, with midfield a key talking point due to Soucek's ongoing ankle injury.

There's no reason why the likes of Mads Hermansen and Konstantinos Mavropanos won't start for the Hammers, although if the pair aren't involved, it could be a sign that they are leaving.

The showdown will be a big indicator on whether Nuno will play with a back four or five this season, something many West Ham fans will be curious about.

Supporters who can't make it to Germany for understandable reasons can still watch the match at home.

That's because the game is now available to watch on West Ham TV through the club's official website.

Supporters will have to purchase a match pass in order to watch a live stream of the game from Germany.

The final pre-season friendly for the Hammers will kick off at 1.30 pm UK time.

How much of a test are West Ham's opponents?

It's fair to say that the game is an unusual one for West Ham to end their pre-season preparations on.

Magdeburg will be an unknown threat to Nuno and fans, though they are still a test for the Hammers, despite being a second-division side in Germany.

Der Club narrowly avoided relegation last season, unlike the Irons, staying up by two points.

Petrik Sander's side will be hoping to build on momentum from survival last campaign with a big statement win on Saturday, before their own season opener the following weekend against Eintracht Braunschweig.

It's a different test for West Ham, but a good one, with plenty of unfamiliar opponents headed for the London Stadium in the months to come.