Manchester City vs West Ham: Manchester City welcomes West Ham to the Etihad Stadium for a crucial Premier League clash. Pep Guardiola’s side looks to bounce back after a rough patch, while the Hammers aim to capitalize on their recent uptick in form. With both sides needing points for different reasons, this game promises to deliver high-intensity action.
Head-to-Head
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- Manchester City: 65 wins
- Draws: 19
- West Ham: 38 win
Last 5 Meetings
- August 31, 2024: West Ham 1-3 Manchester City
- May 19, 2024: Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
- September 16, 2023: West Ham 1-3 Manchester City
- May 4, 2023: Manchester City 3-0 West Ham
- August 7, 2022: West Ham 0-2 Manchester City
Premier League Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Manchester City | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 32:26 | DLLDW | 31 |
| 13 | West Ham | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23:35 | WDDWL | 23 |
Team News
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola will miss Rodri (ACL), Ruben Dias (muscle), and Oscar Bobb (leg). Matheus Nunes, John Stones, and Ederson remain sidelined, but Kyle Walker has recovered from illness. Haaland is expected to lead the attack with Guardiola fielding his strongest lineup ahead of upcoming FA Cup rotations.
West Ham
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen is out with a foot fracture, while Michail Antonio continues recovering from his car accident. Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez return from suspension, providing a boost. Niclas Fullkrug will lead the attack, but Lukasz Fabianski remains unavailable due to concussion protocol.
- Potential Starting XI:
- Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland.
- Potential Starting XI:
- Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Rodriguez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Fullkrug.
Key Stats
- Manchester City have won their last 5 meetings with West Ham.
- West Ham’s last win at the Etihad was in 2015.
- Erling Haaland leads City’s scoring chart with 14 goals this season.
- West Ham scores 26% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
- Bernardo Silva tops City’s assist chart with 4 assists.
- West Ham has scored in each of their last 7 matches.
- Manchester City scores an average of 2.8 goals per match against West Ham.
- West Ham has failed to win their last 5 matches against City.
- City has conceded in their last 5 games.
- West Ham’s away scoring average is 1.12 goals per game.
Betting Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams are likely to score, making this a solid bet.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): With City’s defensive struggles and West Ham’s consistent scoring form, this bet offers value.
- Correct Score: 2-1 Manchester City: A common result in this fixture.
- First Half Goals: Expect a lively first half with at least one goal.
Prediction
Despite their recent dip in form, Manchester City’s home advantage and attacking depth make them strong favorites. West Ham’s injuries, particularly to Bowen and Antonio, further tilt the odds. Expect a spirited effort from the Hammers, but the Citizens should edge this.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 West Ham
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