The prediction of West Ham and Manchester City comes before the match of the 05th round of the Premier League. This game will be played on September 16th, at London Stadium, England. In this match overview, we bring you betting tips and accurate predictions of results based on the analysis of these two sides.
West Ham vs Manchester City Match Preview and Team News
West Ham
West Ham was close to the dangerous relegation zone for most of the previous season. In the end, they finished six points ahead of those positions. In the new season, West Ham has a phenomenal start, having collected ten points from four league rounds. In the process, they had big wins against Chelsea and Brighton. In the previous round, West Ham beat Luton 2-1. That game was awkward, both teams were equal, but the guests had a better finish and got three points. Lucas Paqueta plays great and does not allow the opponent to play in the middle of the field. Manchester City is interested in the Brazilian international and has offered 80 million to the Hammers. Pablo Fornals is a great player, he creates a lot of problems for his opponents, and the greatest virtue of this guy is speed.
Manchester City
We all know how big Manchester City is. Probably not to underestimate other teams, Citizens are the best team in the world. Manchester City opened the 2023/24 season with a perfect 12 points from the four rounds played. In the previous match, they won 5-1 at home against Fulham. Citizens did not create many chances in that match, but most importantly, they converted each one into a goal and recorded an easy victory. Manchester City scored as many as seven goals in the last two matches. Phil Foden is the engine of this team, he goes through the opponent’s defense like a fast train, has excellent ball control, and the English international can be satisfied with his performance. Pep Guardiola seeks responsibility in every game, it doesn’t matter who the opponent is, the players have to do their best, which is why he is one of the best coaches in the world. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a number of players out of action. Zack Steffen (Knee Surgery), Kevin De Bruyne (Muscle partial avulsion) and Jack Grealish (Hamstring Injury) won’t be making appearances.
West Ham vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
West Ham: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson, Álvarez, Jamie Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Paquetá, Benrahma, Antonio.
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Akanji, Aké, Rodri, Kovacic, Foden, Álvarez, Doku, Haaland.
West Ham vs Manchester City Betting Tips and Predictions.
Manchester City is the favorite in this match, tradition is on the side of the Citizens, and Pep Guardiola knows how to win big matches.
We can expect a big fight between these two teams, and both of them should be able to score. One thing is for sure – football fans should enjoy this game.
Manchester City to win @ 1.45
BTTS Yes @ 1.70
Correct score 1:3 @ 12.00