The Red Devils have a golden opportunity to push up towards the top four in the Premier League with a win against West Ham United at Old Trafford.
Man United have now suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches in the league after they bounced back from a 1-0 loss at home to 10-man Everton by coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park at the weekend.
West Ham had discovered a bit of form before the November international break but Nuno Espirito Santo's struggling Irons have returned from the stoppage with a 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth, having been 2-0 up, before a meek 2-0 loss at home to Liverpool.
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Man United vs. West Ham United prediction: Who Will Win?
The underlying numbers at the start of this season suggested things were slightly improving for United this season, despite an underwhelming start to the campaign in terms of their results.
West Ham will be aware that United struggle when given the ball and the Irons will sit back with a deep low block, which could frustrate the hosts. We don't anticipate a goal fest but there should be a goal or two to secure a payout on the huge Betfair sign up offer.
Head-to-Head: Man United vs West Ham
- The most recent outing between these two sides saw West Ham produce a surprise 2-0 win at Old Trafford back in May.
- That helped the Hammers complete a rare Premier League double against the Red Devils and means they have now won four of their last five matches.
- Overall, the two teams have clashed on 156 occasions with United coming out on top in 74 of those matches and West Ham winning 50 of those games.
Man United vs. West Ham: Form Guide
Man United – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
West Ham – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- AFC Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham United (Premier League)
- West Ham United 3-2 Burnley (Premier League)
- West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Leeds United 2-1 West Ham United (Premier League)
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Man United vs. West Ham Score Prediction
With both Wolves and Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo has proved that he can be a very effective coach at building cohesive and clinical counter-attacking teams.
That should be the case over time with West Ham, led by Jarrod Bowen. They lack the quality to be described as favourites against an improved United side but might just sneak a score draw.
Prediction: Man United 1-1 West Ham (9/1 with Bet365)
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Man United vs. West Ham Team News
Man United Team News
- Matheus Cunha was unavailable for United’s trip to south London at the weekend. He might be back for this one but could still be kept out of the side by Mason Mount.
- Mount was the scorer of United’s winner while the scorer of their equaliser, Joshua Zirkzee, has benefited from an injury to Benjamin Sesko, who should be available by the weekend.
- Aside from those attacking injury issues, the hosts also remain without experienced England international defender Harry Maguire due to a thigh injury.
West Ham Team News
- Lucas Paqueta is the major absentee for West Ham for this one after his bizarre behaviour in getting sent off for dissent against Liverpool at the weekend.
- Experienced goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is also sidelined for the Irons for this one alongside versatile and developing defender Oliver Scarles.
- Nuno has confirmed that this match will come too soon for the former Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, who picked up a knock in the draw at Bournemouth.
Man United vs. West Ham Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Old Trafford, with Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee expected to continue as the front three even if Matheus Cunha is passed fit.
Man United predicted lineup to play West Ham
Man United (4-3-3)
Lammens (GK) – Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw – Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu – Mbeumo, Mount – Zirkzee
- Out: Maguire, Sesko
- Doubtful: Cunha
West Ham predicted lineup to play Man United
West Ham (3-4-3)
Areola (GK) – Magassa, Mavropanos, Todibo – Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Potts, Diouf; Bowen, Wilson, Guilherme
- Out: Fabianski, Scarles
- Doubtful: Summerville
- Suspensions: Paqueta
Man United vs. West Ham Betting Odds
- Man United to win: 9/20 with Betway
- West Ham to win: 61/10 with 10Bet
- Draw: 4/1 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Man United vs. West Ham
Our bet builder for Man United vs. West Ham backs under 3.5 goals in the game, over 9.5 corners, Mason Mount to have a shot on target and Freddie Potts to be carded which came to overall odds of 20/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Man United vs. West Ham Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Man United vs. West Ham.
- Date: Thursday, December 4
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go