Manchester City - West Ham United predictions

Manchester City are seen as favourites to win this match against West Ham United. The betting odds indicate an easy win and anything but a home victory here would indeed be a big surprise.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. West Ham stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 12.00, marking an insurmountable difference.

Level at the break and after 90 minutes of their last round’s Premier League game, Manchester City are up to make amends. The last match saw them leave the ground widely disappointed after a stalemate at Crystal Palace. Will they bounce back though?

West Ham’s previous outing at their home stadium ended inconclusively. However, they kicked off as clear underdogs compared to Aston Villa, who were the away team. With that in mind, the : score at the end is not that disappointing.

The first step Manchester City need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

With their most recent track record in mind, West Ham tend to perform quite well offensively. Their previous 3 home games featured at least 5 goals in total.

The season is quite promising for The Citizens so far – with a 2nd spot in the standings, they’re still in the race for a shot at the title. They are trailing the Premier League leaders by 5 points and not all is lost at this stage of the season.

The Hammers’s Premier League campaign has been going quite poorly this year – they’re currently stuck in the relegation zone and are going into a very difficult matchup. There’s thankfully still time to strive for a better outcome, but time is running out quickly.

In terms of the teams’ head-to-head history, it’s clear that the hosts have the upper hand. Last season they overcame The Hammers on several occasions, each time with a considerable margin. The visitors will be looking to leave a better impression this season, but it won’t be easy.

Saturday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 1.34 if you use the Pncl sportsbook.