Manchester United have a chance to assert themselves as favourites for top four on Tuesday, when they travel to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United in the Premier League.
The Hammers earned three points on Saturday after beating Burnley 2-0, though they are 18th with just 23 points, whereas fourth-placed Man United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Saturday to increase their points tally to 44.
Contents
- 1 West Ham United vs Manchester United prediction: A clash of two confident teams?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Manchester United predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: West Ham United on top
- 4 West Ham United preview: Hammers on the road to safety?
- 5 Manchester United preview: Michael Carrick's resurgence
- 6 Player to watch: Bruno Fernandes
West Ham United vs Manchester United prediction: A clash of two confident teams?
Key stats
- Manchester United have scored at least two goals in each of their last five Premier League games.
- West Ham United have netted at least twice in each of their past five matches in all competitions.
- 18 of the visitors' 25 league games this season have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United have been performing exceptionally of late, and they look significantly improved in the final third under Michael Carrick.
Though West Ham have also improved under Nuno Espirito Santo, it would not be surprising if the visitors left London with all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Manchester United predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.7) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Manchester United are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 58.8%, and the bookmakers have little belief that West Ham can take anything from the match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: West Ham United on top
West Ham United earned a point at Old Trafford in early December, and that extended their unbeaten streak against the Red Devils to three games, though they did fail to win three in a row against their opponents
The Hammers have actually only been defeated in one of their past six meetings with Man United, while they emerged as winners on four occasions.
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West Ham United preview: Hammers on the road to safety?
West Ham United's win against Burnley meant the ended macthweek 25 just three points from 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, and they have also triumphed in three of their last four Premier League matches.
Former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be keen to impress against the visitors, and he will be tasked with protecting the right channel.
Predicted lineup: Hermansen (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf, Soucek, Potts, Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville & Castellanos
Last five results:
- Burnley 0-2 West Ham United
- Chelsea 3-2 West Ham United
- West Ham United 3-1 Sunderland
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 West Ham United
- West Ham United 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Manchester United preview: Michael Carrick's resurgence
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has won all four of his games in charge of the club, as many as Ruben Amorim had won in his final 13 games as manager.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has looked revitalised under Carrick, and he can be expected to start in a double pivot with veteran Casemiro.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Dalot, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Diallo, Fernandes, Mbeumo & Cunha
Last five results:
- Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- Manchester United 3-2 Fulham
- Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
- Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Player to watch: Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes was forced to play in a deeper midfield role under Ruben Amorim, but Carrick has restored him to his number 10 role, and the Portuguese has excelled.

The Man United captain has provided four assists and scored one goal in Carrick's four games as boss, and though he still performed well in a double pivot, he has arguably been the best player in the division whenever he has played in an advanced position.