On Sunday, Manchester United will visit The London Stadium for an exciting Premier League clash against West Ham United.
Below, you’ll find our predictions, user poll, and stats for the West Ham United vs Manchester United match, as well as the latest odds.
West Ham United
Recent Form: DLLDWL
West Ham United is eager to bounce back after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in their last league outing.
In that match, West Ham had 43% possession and attempted 11 shots, with 4 on target. Mohammed Kudus scored for West Ham in the 18th minute, and there was an own goal by Alphonse Areola in the 55th minute. Conversely, Tottenham was more prolific, taking 22 shots and scoring through Dejan Kulusevski (36′), Yves Bissouma (52′), and Heung-min Son (60′).
West Ham’s recent games have been quite entertaining, often filled with goals. In their last six matches, a total of 23 goals have been scored, averaging 3.83 goals per game, with West Ham contributing 8 of those. It remains to be seen if this high-scoring trend will continue in the upcoming match.
Manchester United
Recent Form: DLDDWD
Manchester United enters this match following a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahçe in the Europa League.
In that game, United had 48% possession and created 12 goal attempts, 5 of which were on target. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring in the 15th minute, but Youssef En-Nesyri equalized for Fenerbahçe shortly after halftime.
In their last six matches, Erik ten Hag’s side has found the back of the net 6 times, averaging 1 goal per game.
Recent results indicate that Manchester United:
- Hasn’t won away against West Ham in their last 2 league visits.
- Remains unbeaten in their last 3 away league matches.
- Has not managed to secure a win in their last 2 away league games.
Head to Head
Looking at the recent head-to-head encounters since January 22, 2022, West Ham United has won 2 of these matches, while Manchester United has won 4, with no draws recorded.
Over this period, a total of 12 goals have been scored, with West Ham netting 4 and Manchester United scoring 8, resulting in an average of 2 goals per match.
The last league meeting occurred on February 4, 2024, when Manchester United triumphed 3-0. In that match, United held 51% possession and took 12 shots, 5 of which were on target. Goals came from Rasmus Højlund (23′) and Alejandro Garnacho, who scored twice (49′, 84′). West Ham managed 22 shots but only 3 were on target.
Team News: West Ham United
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has limited fitness concerns, with Niclas Füllkrug sidelined due to an Achilles tendon issue.
The Hammers are expected to set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, likely featuring Alphonse Areola in goal, supported by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Emerson in defense, and Guido Rodriguez, Jarrod Bowen, Tomáš Souček, Lucas Paquetá, C. Summerville, and Michail Antonio in the midfield and attack.
Team News: Manchester United
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing some fitness challenges, with Tyrell Malacia (knee injury), Daniel Gore (shoulder injury), and Leny Yoro (ankle injury) unavailable.
We anticipate that Manchester United will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, likely fielding Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot in defense, supported by Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in midfield, with Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Rasmus Højlund in attack.
Prediction
Both West Ham and Manchester United have the ability to score multiple goals in this matchup, making it difficult to determine a clear winner.
While we expect action at both ends of the pitch, the match appears evenly matched. Therefore, we predict a 2-2 draw when the final whistle blows.
Top Odds for This Match
Looking at the betting market for this game, West Ham United is priced at 2.92 for a win, a draw is available at 3.82, and Manchester United is at 2.23 for victory. These odds represent the most competitive options currently available.
Our expert partners are suggesting a bet on under 3.5 goals for this match. For further insights, be sure to check out their VIP predictions.
