Manchester City vs West Ham prediction and betting tips on January 4, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 4, 2025, in the 20th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City will face West Ham. Both clubs have struggled in the first half of the season and are in dire need of a win in this direct clash.
Our prediction for the Manchester City vs West Ham match
Manchester City failed to secure a second consecutive treble, but they still managed to retain their Premier League title and add new trophies to their collection, including the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. In contrast, West Ham sold their captain, Declan Rice, to Arsenal but still managed to advance to the Europa League knockout stage and stay in the upper half of the league table. However, they failed to qualify for European competitions, leading to the departure of manager David Moyes after a loss in the Conference League.
In London, preparations for the new season were serious. Former Wolverhampton manager Julen Lopetegui was brought in, and more than £100 million was spent on new players. However, things took a turn, and Lopetegui almost lost his job in December. A strong unbeaten run before Christmas saved him, but after a win against Southampton, they suffered a heavy defeat to Liverpool. On the other hand, Manchester City, under Guardiola, started well but struggled after Rodri's injury, winning only one match since the end of October against Nottingham Forest. They even lost points against Everton and only managed to secure a long-awaited victory over Leicester.
Erling Haaland has been quiet for the champions, and they are averaging just 1.68 goals per match, conceding 1.37 goals per game. Meanwhile, West Ham's stats are worse, with a negative goal ratio of 1.21 goals scored and 1.84 conceded.
Manchester City vs West Ham: Key statistics and trends
- Manchester City has lost nine out of twelve matches in all competitions.
- 68% of Manchester City's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.05 goals per match.
- West Ham has gone unbeaten in four consecutive matches until their most recent loss.
- 63% of West Ham's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.05 goals per match.
Possible starting lineups
Manchester City (possible lineup): Ortega - Gvardiol, Stones, Akanji, Lewis - Kovacic, Gundogan, Grealish, Foden, Bernardo Silva - Haaland
West Ham (possible lineup): Fabianski - Emerson, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka - Kudus, Alvarez, Soucek, Lucas Paqueta, Bowen - Füllkrug
Previous encounters: Manchester City vs West Ham
Manchester City has won all five of their previous matches against West Ham and remains unbeaten since the fall of 2015.
Free prediction for Manchester City vs West Ham
A new victory for the champions is expected, but the team is still far from its optimal form. Meanwhile, the visitors had a strong run throughout most of December. The bet here is on West Ham +1.5 goals (odds – 1.99).
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