- Date and Time: August 31, 17:30 GMT+1
- Venue: London Stadium, London, England
| Odds via 22bet | |
| West Ham United vs Manchester City | August 31, 17:30 GMT+1 |
| West Ham United odds | 7 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.39 |
| Draw | 5.1 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.44/2.59 |
West Ham United vs Manchester City Preview
West Ham United
West Ham has made some significant signings this summer, bringing in high-caliber players who could help the team compete for a top-six position. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Niclas Füllkrug, and Max Kilman are expected to improve the team’s performance this season.
However, West Ham’s quality of play during pre-season and in the early matches of the new season has raised doubts about their ability to finish in the top eight of the league.
Back to @PremierLeague action 👊 pic.twitter.com/KeQL54rhAe
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 29, 2024
The Hammers managed only one pre-season victory and suffered a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa in the first round, followed by a challenging 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Although they won 1-0 against Bournemouth in the League Cup, the team struggled to show cohesion in both attacking and defensive phases.
So far, West Ham have mainly focused on wing attacks with crosses into the penalty area, where Tomáš Souček has been particularly effective. Despite strengthening the squad, West Ham’s playing style remains heavily reliant on counterattacks and crosses into the penalty area, similar to the previous season.
Full focus from Füllkrug 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/WaH9B5A9jB
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 28, 2024
If the team fails to improve defensively, they might finish in the bottom half of the table this season despite their strong signings.
West Ham’s current squad is well-suited for a counter-attacking style, which could give them a chance for a positive result in their home match against Manchester City. However, considering their defensive issues and the lack of creative attacking ideas, it seems likely that City will defeat them without much trouble.
| Recent Form | WWLDL |
| Key Players to Watch | Jarrod Bowen,Tomáš Souček |
| Team Strengths | Set-pieces and fast attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Poor organisation of positional attacks, unstable play in defence |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | – |
Manchester City
Manchester City has performed exceptionally well in the first two matches, securing six points even in the absence of Rodri, who recently returned from vacation.
Pep Guardiola effectively employed a 3-1-3-3 formation against Chelsea and Ipswich, gaining tactical dominance over the opponents in their half of the field. Rico Lewis and Kevin De Bruyne were particularly active in the half-spaces, while Bernardo Silva helped Savinho overload the right flank and occasionally shifted to the central area.
Happy days! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/iuG6pSC8F9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 28, 2024
Despite not being fully prepared for the start of the season, City players have shown remarkable individual performances. Savinho and Jérémy Doku have been constant threats with their dribbling and dangerous passes into the penalty area, while Rico Lewis and Bernardo Silva created effective combinations.
Kevin De Bruyne has been instrumental with his penetrating passes and shots on goal, while Erling Haaland has been the main finisher, scoring four goals in the first two matches. It’s also worth noting Haaland’s five goals in five preseason matches, indicating his excellent form.
Team W 😎 pic.twitter.com/Jwlj4uRsBE
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 28, 2024
However, one area where City’s game is currently lacking is the counter-pressing and defense in the midfield block. Chelsea could score one or two goals, and Ipswich scored a goal by exploiting the passive defending of Manchester City players.
Furthermore, West Ham may be the first team in the current season to play against City with a low defensive block, as Chelsea and Ipswich operated with a medium-high block. It will be interesting to see how Guardiola’s team performs in a 3-1-3-3 formation against a more defensive approach.
| Recent Form | WWWDL |
| Key Players to Watch | Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Savinho |
| Team Strengths | Powerful attacking play |
| Team Weaknesses | Passive pressing |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Oscar Bobb |
West Ham United vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Statistics
The last time West Ham United won in the Premier League against Manchester City was back in 2015 (2-1).
Since then, in the 18 matches between the two teams, the Citizens have secured 15 victories. The Hammers have only managed only three draws in 2021-22, 2020-21, and 2015-16, on their home turf.
In the previous season, Guardiola’s team convincingly won both EPL matches with a score of 3-1. However, it’s unlikely that West Ham will be able to break the streak of 18 winless matches against Man City during this campaign.
West Ham United vs Manchester City Player Focus
Erling Haaland continues to be Manchester City’s main weapon in matches against mid-table and lower-ranked teams in the Premier League. The Norwegian skillfully exploits the defensive weaknesses of such teams and confidently capitalizes on his chances.
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— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) August 28, 2024
Considering West Ham’s unstable defense in preseason matches and the early stages of the new season, it is quite possible that Haaland will score, especially since the odds for his goal are 1.65 on the 22Bet.com website.
West Ham United vs Manchester City Preview, Tactical Analysis
West Ham is expected to deploy a 4-5-1 formation, focusing on a medium-low defensive block to prevent Manchester City from dominating in front of their penalty area. The team will likely rely on quick counterattacks, with Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus, and Niclas Füllkrug breaking through the flanks to exploit any gaps in City’s defense.
Manchester City, on the other hand, may look to exploit the vulnerability of Emerson Palmieri on the left flank, from where Savinho and Bernardo Silva can regularly deliver the ball to scoring positions for Haaland.
However, if Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who showed reliability in the League Cup match against Bournemouth, is deployed on the left, City might find it more challenging to break through.
A bright performance from AWB in his first start for the Club 💫 pic.twitter.com/RmAMX3SdRT
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 29, 2024
In general, the main question before the match is whether Julen Lopetegui will be able to prepare his team tactically for a high-quality defensive performance. He definitely has the resources for this.
West Ham United vs Manchester City Prediction
- Football Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Manchester City
West Ham could potentially be the first team this season to stop Manchester City. However, Julen Lopetegui has yet to improve the team’s performance compared to last season, so we can expect a confident win for the visitors.
West Ham United vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Football Pick: W2 (Manchester City to win) And Total Over 1.5 – Yes
- Odds: 1.56 (22Bet)
Considering the excellent form of Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Savinho, we can expect a victory for Manchester City and more than one goal scored in the match. It is also possible that West Ham, with their numerous talented attacking players, will manage to score a goal in this match.
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