Manchester Utd vs West Ham Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Manchester Utd vs West Ham EPL Prediction

United hold a marked historical advantage over the Hammers: they have won 73 of their 153 encounters since February 1911. Nonetheless, they have had difficulty securing recent wins in all competitions. The Hammers, however, have won their last two matches against the Red Devils and will be looking to secure three consecutive victories in this fixture.

At the time of writing, West Ham are also three points and three places ahead of United, with their success this season being built upon defensive strength and organisation. After all, they’ve won an impressive 52.7% of their tackles in 2023/24, with only Fulham (249) having completed more interceptions than the Hammers’ tally of 211.

They’ve also made just five mistakes leading to an opponent’s attempt on goal, so United will have to work hard to create chances at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s frustrating side will also have to improve their efficiency in front of goal, having underperformed their xG metric by -5.9 goals this season. Only Burnley (21) and Sheffield United (19) have scored fewer goals than United in the EPL so far too.

However, Marcus Rashford is finally starting to show glimmers of his best form (he scored and assisted in the 2-2 against Spurs on January 14th), while the return of Lisandro Martinez will improve United both in and out of possession. So, I’m predicting a narrow Manchester United win, in what could well be a low-scoring match.

💯 Manchester Utd vs West Ham EPL Match Odds

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🏅 Manchester Utd vs West Ham: Match Winner

Despite the impressive recent form of West Ham, their average price of 4.20 implies just a 24.09% probability of an away win. Conversely, the Red Devils can be backed to triumph at around 1.72, which affords them a 57.80% chance of winning.

Team
Man United to Win	1.70	1.70	1.75	1.75	1.71
West Ham to Win	4.30	4.30	4.20	4.20	4.15
Draw	3.90	3.90	4.00	4.00	3.95

⚽ Manchester Utd vs West Ham: Both Teams To Score

Both teams have found the net in 55% of Manchester United’s matches at Old Trafford this season, although the Red Devils have only kept two clean sheets in front of their own fans. Interestingly, both sides have scored in a whopping 82% of West Ham’s 11 EPL away games, while the Hammers have only failed to score once on the road (during their 5-0 defeat at Fulham in December).

Yes/No
Yes	1.59	1.59	1.55	1.60	1.53
No	2.16	2.16	3.20	2.30	2.35

🥅 Manchester Utd vs West Ham: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Intriguingly, 82% of West Ham’s EPL away matches this season have also produced over 2.5 goals, with the Hammers keeping just a single clean sheet on the road (at the Emirates on 28th December). Similarly, 73% of Man United’s home encounters have yielded more than 2.5 goals, while their previous four matches at Old Trafford have produced 15 goals in total.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.61	1.61	1.60	1.61	1.55
Under 2.5 Goals	2.23	2.23	2.30	2.25	2.27

1️⃣ Man United Update

It says everything about Man United’s 2023/24 campaign that they’ve only once won three consecutive Premier League matches, while they have just a single win to their name in their previous six outings. This run included a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture against the Hammers in East London, during which ten Hag’s toothless attack managed just three shots on target.

Despite the efforts of Rashford and the talented Alejandro Garnacho in recent weeks, United’s lack of attacking output remains concerning, with the side having created just 30 big chances this season and failed to score in seven of their 21 EPL matches.

Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw have now recovered from their respective injuries, but forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out until April with a groin injury. Tyrell Malacia is also recovering from knee surgery and unavailable until the middle of February, while Mason Mount (calf) and Victor Lindelof (hip) have similar timeframes for recovery.

While Sofyan Amrabat remains in AFCON contention with Morocco and is unavailable, both Marcus Rashford (illness) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (knock) should be ready to feature against West Ham.

2️⃣ West Ham Update

The Hammers form has been impressive of late, with six wins and just a single defeat in 10 matches elevating them to sixth in the Premier League. In total, they’ve taken 21 points from the previous 30 available to them, with only Liverpool accumulating more during this period. Despite this, manager David Moyes continues to come under fire from some supporters, largely thanks to his defensive style of play.

Certainly, the Hammers are averaging just 40.7% possession per 90 in this season’s EPL, while their tally of 235 shots is the third-lowest in the Premier League. However, they’re tough to beat and remain incredibly dangerous in transition.

Forward Michail Antonio is back in contention after recovering from a knee injury, but the trip to Old Trafford may come a little too soon. Brazilian Lucas Paquetá also remains out with a calf injury, while Said Benrahma and Vladimir Coufal (both suspended) are unavailable too.

However, Edson Alvarez could be available after suffering from a calf injury, while Mohammed Kudus has also returned to East London after Ghana’s elimination from AFCON. However, Nayef Aguerd remains in the African Cup of Nations with his Moroccan teammates.

👕 Man United vs West Ham - Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

Lewis Humphries is an experienced football writer and tipster from the UK. He writes regularly about the Champions League, Premier League, Serie A and other competitions, regularly delivering expert match predictions and betting insights. He also successfully predicted the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, while accurately forecasting the outcome of several group stage and knockout games.