West Ham vs Man Utd – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Red Devils have won four straight matches. The Hammers have won three of their last four matches but still sit in the relegation zone. West Ham have won their last three home matches vs Man Utd.

West Ham Form

After a terrible run of just four points from ten league matches (six losses, four draws), they looked destined for relegation. A sudden turnaround has put them just three points off safety. A 2-1 win in extra time over QPR in the FA Cup has been followed by three league wins in the last four.

They won 2-1 at Tottenham thanks to a 93^rd-minute winner. They beat Sunderland 3-1 at home before losing 3-2 at Chelsea. West Ham led 2-0 at half-time in that match before a second-half collapse. On Saturday, they were outshot 18-6 at Burnley but held on for a vital 2-0 away win.

West Ham Team News

Jean-Clair Todibo is suspended in defence after his red card against Chelsea. Centre back Axel Disasi has arrived on loan and kept a clean sheet on his debut.

Lukasz Fabianski has a lower back injury in goal and will miss this match. Nuno Espirito Santo played two strikers against Burnley but could return to a five-man midfield. Freddie Potts could come into the XI for Callum Wilson.

West Ham Motivation

The Hammers are stringing together some great results. They have renewed hope of avoiding relegation.

They will try to win this game in a solid, defensive setup. A draw would not be a bad result either.

Man Utd Form

United have won four matches in a row under interim coach Michael Carrick. They had been on a run of one win in seven matches. After Ruben Amorim’s sacking, caretaker coach Darren Fletcher oversaw two league draws and an FA Cup exit. Carrick’s first match brought a 2-0 home win over Man City with 2.27 xG and six big chances created.

A late goal brought a fine 3-2 win at Arsenal. A 94th-minute winner was needed from Benjamin Sesko to beat Fulham 3-2 at home. On Saturday, they beat Tottenham 2-0 as they faced ten men for 60 minutes and put up a 23-7 shot count in a strong performance.  

Man Utd Team News

Man Utd remain without three players for this match. Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are all ruled out, but the latter two are nearing a return.

Michael Carrick could name an unchanged XI once again. Benjamin Sesko would remain on the bench with Bryan Mbeumo playing as the central striker again.

Man Utd Motivation

United are in the top four and have won four straight matches. Confidence and belief looks fully restored.

They will go to West Ham and look to win. Man Utd have lost on their last three trips there, so a solid performance focused on quick counters is the likely setup.

Key Stats

• West Ham have won 3 of their last 4 league matches
• West Ham have seen Both Sides on Target in 5 of their last 6 matches
• Man Utd have won their last 4 matches
• Man Utd have lost their last 3 away matches vs West Ham

Verdict

A close match awaits. United have such momentum that they should win this fixture.

Best Bet: Man Utd win at 1.72

Featured Bet: Man Utd win, Both Teams to Score and Mbeumo to score anytime at 4.33