It has been an inconsistent start to life at the London Stadium for Julen Lopetegui, but West Ham will be hopeful of rediscovering their best form when they welcome Man United on Sunday.
The Hammers suffered a fourth defeat in eight at the start of the new season when losing 4-1 at Tottenham last weekend. Meanwhile, they have won just once in their last five.
The pressure continues to hang over Erik ten Hag, with United’s recent home win over Brentford being a welcome relief for the Dutchman.
However, the Red Devils still sit in the bottom half of the standings and are among the lowest scorers in the Premier League this season.
Odds
United will narrowly be preferred on the moneyline for the trip to the London Stadium on Sunday. A rare home win for the Hammers is priced up at +200.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Ham | +200 |
| Draw | +260 |
| Man United | +136 |
Hammers Chasing a Third Straight Home Win Against United
| Total | West Ham | Man United | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 61 | 11 | 37 | 12 |
| Premier League Games | 52 | 9 | 32 | 11 |
| Goals | 170 | 57 | 113 |
West Ham have won their last two matches against Man United at the London Stadium. The Hammers haven’t enjoyed a longer winning home sequence against the Red Devils since 1977.
The London Stadium hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for United, losing on four of their last eight visits. That is more defeats than they had suffered in their last 20 visits to Upton Park.
Interestingly, the last league meeting between the sides to see both teams score was back in September 2021. Therefore, both teams have failed to score in each of the last five.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both Teams to Score- No @ +150
West Ham vs. Man United Key Stats
- Man United have won on just two of their last 17 visits to London in the Premier League, losing on two occasions.
- West Ham ended their home winless run with a 4-1 victory over Ipswich at the start of October. They haven’t won back-to-back matches at the London Stadium since December 2023.
- Only Crystal Palace, Ipswich, and Southampton have scored fewer goals than the Red Devils this season.
West Ham Team News
Mohammed Kudus is a notable absence this weekend for the home side. The attacking midfielder was shown a straight red card against Tottenham last Saturday, meaning that he will be unavailable for the next three matches.
Niclas Fullkrug remains out due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Possible Lineup
Alphonse Areola (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Maximilian Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Emerson, Tomas Soucek, Crysencio Summerville, Edson Alvarez, Carlos Soler, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio
Man United Team News
Bruno Fernandes will be recalled after serving his European suspension in midweek. Luke Shaw and Tyrrell Malacia remain out, causing another left-back headache for ten Hag.
Mason Mount is also expected to miss the trip to the London Stadium, while Harry Maguire is also a doubt.
Possible Lineup
Andre Onana (GK); Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund
West Ham vs. Man United Prediction
United travel to the London Stadium just a few days after what is expected to be a testing Europa League encounter in Turkey with Fenerbahce.
Defensively, the Hammers have struggled this season, but they will be more reliable than they were in last weekend’s defeat at Tottenham.
United have stuttered after European outings already this term, and the value play could be a home victory this weekend.
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