Manchester City go in search of their fifth straight league win against West Ham in Saturday's late kick-off in the Premier League.
The Hammers lost their first home game against Aston Villa and will have to put in a much better performance this weekend if they are to take anything from Pep Guardiola's side.
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West Ham vs Man City prediction: Will both teams score?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of West Ham's last six outings.
- Five of Man City's last six fixtures have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Three of the Hammer's last six matches have produced over 3.5 goals.
- At least four goals have been scored in four of Man City's last six fixtures.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 1-3 Man City
Man City won 3-1 home and away against West Ham last season and the Hammers haven't cocne3ded more than three goals in any of their last six outings and have only failed to score in one of those six matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man City the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 71.4%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Man City dominate
Saturday's guests have picked up four wins and a draw from their last five encounters with West ham, winning 3-1 in both league games last season.
England Premier League 19/05/24
Man City
West Ham
England Premier League 16/09/23
West Ham
Man City
England Premier League 03/05/23
Man City
West Ham
England Premier League 19/03/23
Man City
West Ham
England Premier League 07/08/22
West Ham
Man City
West Ham preview: Tough ask this weekend
The Hammers slipped to a narrow defeat in their opening game of the season at home to Aston Villa.
However, improved performances away at Crystal Palace in the league and against Bournemouth in the cup handed West Ham back-to-back wins.
The Hammers head into this weekend's clash with Man City with a clean bill of health and no suspended players.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Emerson, Mavropanos, Kilman, Soucek, Rodríguez, Paqueta, Kudus, Fullkrug & Bowen
England Premier League 31/08/24
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Man City
3
West Ham
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
W
Bournemouth
0
West Ham
1
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Crystal Palace
0
West Ham
2
England Premier League 17/08/24
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Aston Villa
2
West Ham
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Celta Vigo
2 (5)
West Ham
2 (6)
Man City preview: 100% record on the line
Pep Guardiola's side have made a perfect start to the new season since beating their city rivals United in the Community Shield.
A 2-0 win at Chelsea on the opening weekend was followed up with a resounding 4-1 win at home to newly-promoted Ipswich.
Oscar Bobb has been confirmed absent from the Man City squad to face West Ham this weekend but Rodri, Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic could all feature.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gundoğan, De Bruyne, Kovacic, Silva, Haaland, Doku & Foden
TEST Fixtures 05/09/24
D
Arsenal
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
W
West Ham
1
Man City
3
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Ipswich
1
Man City
4
England Premier League 18/08/24
W
Chelsea
0
Man City
2
TEST Fixtures 12/08/24
D
Man Utd
0
Man City
0
Player to watch – Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva is one of Man City's chief playmakers who also offers a goal threat from midfield, as West Ham fans know all too well.
The Portuguese international scored one goal and set up three in the two league games against the Hammers last season, and we're backing the 30-year-old to put in another impressive performance on Saturday.
Impressed home and away against the Hammers last season
Silva has already set up one goal in the Premier League this season and always chips in with between four and eight league goals each season, so don't be surprised if he does score against West Ham this weekend.
