West Ham United FC vs Manchester United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

West Ham United and Manchester United square off in a mid-table match on Sunday, October 27, which gives both clubs a chance to move up the standings. Both teams will go into Sunday's game having faced contrasting results in their previous games. 

Having won 4-1 against Ipswich Town a week prior, West Ham encountered a similar fate to that of the Tractor Boys, as they lost 1-4 to Newcastle last week. This, after the teams went into the half-time break on level terms.This came after the teams were tied going into the half. Mohammed Kudus was the Hammers' only goal scorer in that game. The Red Devils, on the other hand, rallied from a goal down at halftime to win 2-1 over Brentford. 

Current Standings: Manchester United are currently placed 12th in the league standings with 3 wins and 3 losses in eight games, whereas the Hammers occupy the 15th position with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 defeats. 

Head-to-Head Record: With a 34-9 win-loss record in 56 matches, the Red Devils have the bragging rights in this rivalry. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

For once this season, the Hammers did not concede a goal in the first 10 minutes of a game this season. That, and the time in the first half, where Bowen-Bissaka created a whole lot of problems on the right flank of Tottenham, were the only takeaways from the game, which ended up being yet another nightmare for Julen Lopetegui. With results not going in his favour, questions will be asked of Lopetegui, and he will have to find an answer to those in the coming games. 

United has conceded a few goals as a result of errors caused by the opposition's high pressure. That's exactly what the Hammers need to do on Sunday: dominate the midfield with furious pressing, and mistakes will follow. Holding off Rashford will be the other critical part of success. 

Mohammed Kudus, the standout performer from the last two games with two goals, will miss Sunday’s clash due to the red card he received during the Spurs’ game. 

West Ham Probable XI - A.  Areola (GK); A. Wan-Bissaka, M. Kilman, Todilbo, Emerson (Defenders); E. Alvarez, G. Rodriguez, J. Bowen, T. Soucek, Paqueta (Mid-fielders); M. Antonio (Forward)

Manchester United FC Preview

Often, Ten Hag's team has been criticised for being a team that plays passive football without any real intent or purpose. And it appears that the supporters, as much as the players, are unsure of what they are doing on the pitch. 

But it wasn't that kind of day when they faced Brentford last week, particularly in the second half. Following the game, Ten Hag stated that his team was "mad and angry" at halftime, only moments after Ethan Pinnock gave Brentford the lead while De Ligt was off the pitch for treatment. Maybe from now on, he just needs to enrage them in some way so that his team can perform like they did last week from now on.

Marcus Rashford’s return to form was the biggest takeaway from their win over Brentford last weekend. He created four chances, more than he has in any Premier League game since April 2023, including the cross for Alejandro Garnacho’s equaliser. United has struggled to score goals this season, but if Rashford can keep his form up, then the Red Devils are bound to rise up in the goal charts. 

As Kobbie Mainoo is expected not to return for a few weeks, Casemiro is expected to partner Eriksen in the midfield. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes will walk back into the XI on Sunday following serving time out due to suspension in the last game. 

Manchester United Probable XI - Onana (GK) ; Martinez, De Ligt, Evans, Dalot (Defenders); Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes ( Midfielders); Højlund, Rashford, Garnacho (Forwards) 

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs MANCHESTER UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

If one glances at the overall head-to-head statistics, Manchester United should be considered the clear favourites for this match. However, in the last two seasons, West Ham have beaten United at the London Stadium. Furthermore, they were able to maintain clean sheets as well. Nevertheless, both clubs have had some off days this season, and their mercurial nature makes this game tough to predict 

Manchester United are the favourites to win this match, with odds of 2.30 to 2.88 and 4.20 for a draw. In the meantime, we expect an average xG of 3 for this match. Last match’s performance tips this contest slightly in favour of Manchester United. Hence, we expect a win for United. 

Manchester United to Win (0-1)

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