West Ham vs Man Utd: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 29th September 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 29th September 2018
Kick off at 12.30pm BST
Venue: Olympic Stadium

Match Preview:

There’s no doubt that the mood in the West Ham camp is better than it was a few weeks ago and it seems like the recent international break has helped Manuel Pellegrini’s team.

The Chilean put in the work over the near two week break to ensure more training, more drills and for the players to understand his methods and it has so far worked. From having no points after 4 games they now have 4 points after six games after beating Everton away 3-1 and then drawing 0-0 against Chelsea. The Hammers are up and running and there is a drive and confidence within the team now. The club also destroyed Maccessfield 8-0 in the Carabao Cup in midweek, a game that would have been a potential banana skin in seasons gone by.

The same cannot be said of Manchester United. A speedbump in a cul-de-sac with wins over Burnley and Watford followed a disappointing draw at home to Wolves and then they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup against Derby on penalties. It probably hurt more for the hierachy that it happened at home but that’s already one cup dropped from United’s season so far.

The other news that has dominated this week is manager Jose Mourinho and World Cup winner Paul Pogba’s exchange of words, which was caught on camera. There has been tension between player and manager for some time and Mourinho has even dropped Pogba as vice captain. There is a circus feel at the club that were so tight and reigned in under Sir Alex Ferguson and this situation can’t be good for team spirit and morale.

Team News:

West Ham: Marko Arnautovic has missed the last few games with a knee injury but he will be assessed ahead of this game as it is not a serious injury. Carlos Sanchez suffered a knock in midweek and Jack Wilshire’s return has been put back to early October

Manchester United: Second goalkeeper Sergio Romero has a 1 game suspension after being sent off in the Carabao Cup in midweek

West Ham vs Man Utd Head to Head:

The teams drew 0-0 last season at West Ham.

Since 2007 West Ham have just 1 win over Manchester United.

From the last 6 meetings played at West Ham, Manchester United have 2 wins.

4 of the last 5 matches played at West Ham have ended in under 2.5 goals.

West Ham vs Man Utd Prediction:

This will be one of the most intriging and interesting matches of the Premier League weekend. On paper United should ease to a victory, but on form and confidence West Ham can take something from this game. One of our tips therefore will be to back the Hammers on the double chance. They have more than proved their worth, stopping Chelsea’s 100% start to the season here. There is still question marks over the club of course but they have worked hard and will up their game for the better sides. Manchester United have quality but look a mess at this moment and the odds being quoted on a win doesn’t represent any value in the current climate.

West Ham vs Man Utd Betting Tips:

Double Chance: West Ham win or draw at 1.91

First team to score: West Ham at 2.50

Anytime goalscorer: Marko Arnautovic at 3.00