West Ham United FC – Manchester City prediction 31.08.2024 Premier League
On Saturday, 31st August 2024, at 17:30, West Ham United will face off against Manchester City in a Premier League encounter at the London Stadium. This match marks the third matchday of the season and promises to be an intriguing contest between two clubs with contrasting starts to their campaigns. West Ham United, led by Julen Lopetegui Agote, find themselves in a precarious 14th position on the table with no points from their opening game, having suffered a defeat with a scoreline of 1-2. Their home record remains winless, and they will be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Manchester City, under the stewardship of Josep Guardiola i Sala, have commenced their season more favorably. Currently sitting in 3rd place, City have garnered three points from their first match, securing a 2-0 victory. Their away record is impeccable, boasting an away win that sets the stage for this encounter. Given their recent form and historical dominance over West Ham, City will be confident of continuing their winning streak.
The London Stadium will be the battleground where West Ham United aim to secure their first points of the season, while Manchester City look to maintain their momentum and solidify their standing at the top end of the table. Both teams are coming off comprehensive wins in their last matches, with West Ham defeating Crystal Palace 2-0 away, and Manchester City thrashing Ipswich Town 4-1 at home. This sets the stage for an exciting and competitive match.
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WEST HAM
West Ham United, managed by Julen Lopetegui Agote, have had a rocky start to their Premier League campaign. They currently sit in 14th position with no points from their first match, which ended in a 1-2 defeat. Their home form is also concerning, having lost their only home game so far. Despite this, they showed resilience in their last match against Crystal Palace, securing a 2-0 away victory. This win could provide the much-needed confidence boost as they prepare to face a formidable Manchester City side.
In their last matches, West Ham United secured a 2-0 away victory against Crystal Palace, showcasing a solid defensive performance and clinical finishing. West Ham United have had a mixed run in their last five matches across all competitions, with 2 wins and 3 defeats.
MANCHESTER CITY
Manchester City, under the guidance of Josep Guardiola i Sala, have started their season on a high note. They are currently in 3rd place with three points from their opening match, which they won 2-0. Their away record is perfect, with a convincing away win. City’s form in all competitions has been impressive, winning four out of their last five matches. Their recent 4-1 demolition of Ipswich Town further underlines their attacking capabilities and sets them up nicely for this encounter.
Manchester City thrashed Ipswich Town 4-1 at home, underlining their attacking prowess and tactical superiority. Manchester City have been in excellent form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches and losing just once.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
WEST HAM
- Areola
- Emerson
- Kilman
- Mavropanos
- Coufal
- Rodriguez
- Paqueta
- Soucek
- Bowen
- Antonio
- Kudus
COACH: Julen Lopetegui
MISSING PLAYERS: Cresswell
MANCHESTER CITY
- Ederson
- Gvardiol
- Dias
- Akanji
- Kovacic
- Lewis
- Doku
- De Bruyne
- Silva
- Savinho
- Haaland
COACH: Pep Guardiola
MISSING PLAYERS: Bobb, Foden, Rodri
OUR WEST HAM VS MANCHESTER CITY BETTING PREDICTIONS
The last direct meeting between these two clubs ended in a 3-1 home win for Manchester City. This result is indicative of City’s dominance in recent fixtures against West Ham. Manchester City are the clear favorites to win this match, given their current form, historical dominance over West Ham United, and overall team quality. We predict a Manchester City victory.
TIP 1: Manchester City Win – odds @ 1.43
Even though Manchester City’s attacking prowess is well-documented, they have allowed goals in 4 of their previous 5 matches. West Ham United have shown they can find the back of the net, as evidenced by their goal against Crystal Palace. Hence, our second betting prediction is that both teams will score.
TIP 2: Both Teams to Score – odds @ 1.76
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Performance
West Ham United performance of the last 6 home matches
Manchester City performance of the last 4 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
|
Manchester City
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
|
2
|
Liverpool FC
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
|
3
|
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
|
4
|
Arsenal FC
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
|
5
|
Newcastle United FC
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
|
6
|
Brentford FC
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
|
7
|
Aston Villa FC
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
|
8
|
AFC Bournemouth
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
|
9
|
Nottingham Forest FC
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|
10
|
Tottenham Hotspur
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
|
11
|
Chelsea FC
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
|
12
|
Fulham FC
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
|
13
|
West Ham United FC
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
|
14
|
Manchester United
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
|
15
|
Leicester City FC
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 |
|
16
|
Crystal Palace FC
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
|
17
|
Ipswich Town
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
|
18
|
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 |
|
19
|
Southampton FC
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
|
20
|
Everton FC
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
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