Date and Time: Sunday, May 19, 16:00 GMT+1
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Manchester City vs West Ham. Team Overview
Manchester City
Man City is on track to win its fourth consecutive English Premier League title and sixth title in the last seven years. Josep Guardiola’s rivals cannot beat him over long distances. Only Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho have managed to do it once each so far.
Mikel Arteta has tried to challenge Guardiola in the last two seasons, but he has failed to outplay his former mentor on both occasions.
Even though Manchester City haven’t looked as impressive in top-flight matches this season as in previous years, they have only lost nine points out of a possible ninety against teams ranked from fifth to 20th place. This outstanding record is crucial in the title race.
The recent match against Tottenham demonstrated that Man City’s players are in excellent condition. They can still defeat opponents like Spurs even when they are not at their best.
| Recent Form | WWWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Phil Foden, Erling Haaland |
| Team Strengths | Top level play in all phases of the game |
| Team Weaknesses | – |
West Ham
Many West Ham fans have been disappointed with David Moyes’ performance this season. The team has a solid and well-balanced squad, with the only concern being the level of central defenders. However, it seemed that Moyes could compensate for that due to the high level of game organization in defense.
But West Ham is fourth from the bottom of the standings in terms of goals conceded and xGA. With a strong group of attacking players, West Ham is seventh in goals scored and 12th in xG in the Premier League, all due to Moyes’ lack of proactive attacking ideas.
Even though West Ham has had some successes, such as the away win over Arsenal, that match seemed more of a fluke. Arsenal failed to capitalize on numerous chances, and West Ham surprisingly made perfect use of their opportunities.
| Recent Form | LLDLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, Mohammed Kudus |
| Team Strengths | Elite group of attacking players |
| Team Weaknesses | Poor performance in defence |
Manchester City vs West Ham Head-to-Head Statistics
The last time West Ham managed not to lose at Etihad Stadium was in 2015 when Manuel Pellegrini coached Manchester City.
By the way, it was only the third such case in the history of these teams in the Premier League. So far, there is no reason to believe that West Ham will succeed this time in breaking Man City’s hegemony in head-to-head duels.
Player Focus
Erling Haaland has faced criticism this season for his lack of involvement in his team’s combination play and his poor execution in top matches. However, his impressive performance has significantly contributed to Man City’s success in many difficult matches this season. If Arsenal had a forward capable of consistently scoring more than 25 goals a season, their position in the table might be very different.
West Ham has several standout players, with Jarrod Bowen having his best season in the Premier League in terms of results. Unlike his attacking partners, the English striker is active on defense in most situations. He is also known for his powerful sprints in counterattacks and his ability to convert chances into goals. Bowen could easily compete for a place in the main squad at a top-five Premier League club.
Tactical Analysis
In tactical terms, this match should not be a serious test for Man City. The hosts can control the game at specific times and overpower their opponents with well-executed moves and combinations.
Moreover, Guardiola can use Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva on the flanks, who can also move to the center, putting pressure on the opponents’ defense. Alternatively, Manchester City’s coach can utilize dribblers Jack Grealish and Jérémy Doku to spread the opponent’s defense and create opportunities for one-on-one passes.
West Ham’s defense is weak, especially in the midfield and fullback positions. Therefore, the visitors only need to defend deep and hope for the opponents to miss their chances.
Manchester City vs West Ham Prediction
Manchester City is the clear favorite for this match. Guardiola’s team is in great form, having won their last eight games in the Premier League. Moreover, City has a history of winning crucial matches at the end of the season during the Guardiola era. For example, they had an incredible 3-2 comeback against Aston Villa three years ago on Matchday 38, which moved them one point ahead of Liverpool in the table.
On the other hand, West Ham has been very poor defensively in away games this season. David Moyes’ team suffered five heavy defeats with a difference of three goals or more away from home. West Ham defenders, especially Emerson Palmieri, regularly make significant errors near their penalty area, both in possession and in the defensive phase.
This could present a real opportunity for Manchester City in the last round of the Premier League. Erling Haaland, who has already scored 27 goals this season, is particularly adept at taking advantage of opponents’ mistakes.
Given the above our pick Erling Haaland to score with 1.32 odds
Manchester City vs West Ham. Betting Odds
22bet’s pre-match odds show Manchester City to win at odds of 1.1 against a higher odds of 21.0 for West Ham. A draw is offered at odds of 11
Live odds will be available on the 22bet website after kick-off on Wednesday.
| Man City | Draw | West Ham |
| 1.1 | 11 | 21 |
On both teams to score odds:1.88
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