The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as West Ham United take on Erik ten Hag's Manchester United side in an important encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Preview
Manchester United are in 12th place in the Premier League standings and have failed to meet expectations this season. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
West Ham United, on the other hand, are in 15th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Hammers slumped to a 4-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester United have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 74 out of the 154 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 48 victories.
- West Ham United have won each of their last two matches at home against Manchester United in the Premier League - their joint-longest such run in the competition since 1977.
- Manchester United have lost four of their last eight matches away from home against West Ham United in the Premier League - one more defeat than they had suffered in the 20 such games preceding this run.
- West Ham United have kept clean sheets in their last two matches at home against Manchester United.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United find themselves in a spot of bother yet again this season and will need to fight their way into the top half of the league table. Rasmus Hojlund stepped up for his side in the last match against Brentford and will look to make his mark this weekend as well.
West Ham United have struggled this season and have several issues to address going into this game. Manchester United are the better team and hold the upper hand on Sunday.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: West Ham United to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Rasmus Hojlund to score or assist - Yes