West Ham United and Manchester United Clash Preview, Predictive Analysis, and Top Wagers
Get Ready for a High-Scoring Battle in the Premier League
The English Premier League is heating up as West Ham hosts Man Utd on Sunday. This match promises to be a thrilling face-off between two struggling teams.
The Hammers have had a tough season so far, currently sitting 15th in the table. After their initial win in round two, West Ham went on a five-game winless run. They've shown improvement recently, with 19 shots on goal against Brentford and a 4-1 home win over Ipswich. However, they conceded four goals in a 25-minute stretch during a 4-1 loss at Tottenham.
On the other hand, Man Utd have only one win in their last seven matches. They've faced heavy defeats at the hands of Liverpool and Tottenham, but showed fight in their 3-3 draw at FC Porto and 2-1 win against Brentford.
West Ham's Team News:
Julen Lopetegui will be without two players for this match. Mohammed Kudus is suspended, and Niclas Fullkrug remains sidelined with a calf injury. Lopetegui may consider bringing Konstantinos Mavropanos into the starting lineup to shift to a back five, as they ended the game against Spurs.
Man Utd's Team News:
Bruno Fernandes is available after his European suspension, but Antony remains out with an injury. Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, and Harry Maguire are also expected to miss this match.
Motivation:Lopetegui needs to secure some positive results at home. A defeat here would increase the pressure on the new coach. Ten Hag's side will aim to take all three points at West Ham to improve their recent form.
Key Stats:
- West Ham have won their last two home matches against Man Utd.
- West Ham have won just 2 of their last 10 home league matches.
- Both teams rank 13th and 12th, respectively, for most xG conceded this season.
- Man Utd have failed to score in 4 of their last 8 matches.
- Man Utd have won just once in their last 7 matches.
Expert Predictions (by James O'Connor):
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 goals at 1.76
Alternate Bet: Man Utd win at 2.30
Goalscorer Tip: Alejandro Garnacho to score anytime at 3.10
- The English Premier League fixture between West Ham and Man Utd on Sunday is shaping up to be a high-scoring battle, as both teams seek to improve their recent form.
- West Ham, currently ranked 15th in the table, have had a tough season so far, but have shown signs of improvement, with a 4-1 home win over Ipswich and 19 shots on goal against Brentford.
- Man Utd, on the other hand, have only one win in their last seven matches, and injuries to several key players could impact their performance.
- Experts' predictions for this match include both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals, as well as a Man Utd win at odds of 2.30.
- With West Ham having won their last two home matches against Man Utd, and both teams ranking low for fewest xG conceded this season, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter in the European football leagues.
