West Ham vs Manchester United Game Preview

Betting Lines (DraftKings)

Moneyline
West Ham: +330
Manchester United: -135
Draw: +320

Spread
West Ham +0.5 (+105)
Manchester United -0.5 (-145)

Total Goals
Over 3.5 (+120)
Under 3.5 (-155)

United enter as clear favorites, but West Ham’s recent home performances suggest this may be more competitive than expected.

Resume Check

West Ham United

League Position: 18th (23 points)

Last Five (All Competitions):

• W vs Burnley (2–0, EPL)
• L vs Chelsea (2–3, EPL)
• W vs Sunderland (3–1, EPL)
• W vs Tottenham (2–1, EPL)
• W vs QPR (2–1, FA Cup)

Manchester United

League Position: 4th (44 points)

Last Five (All Competitions):

• W vs Tottenham (2–0, EPL)
• W vs Fulham (3–2, EPL)
• W vs Arsenal (3–2, EPL)
• W vs Manchester City (2–0, EPL)
• L vs Brighton (1–2, FA Cup)

Last Five Head-to-Head (All Competitions)

• Manchester United 1–1 West Ham (EPL, 2025)
• Manchester United 2–1 West Ham (Friendly, 2025)
• Manchester United 2–0 West Ham (EPL, 2025)
• West Ham 2–1 Manchester United (EPL, 2024)
• Manchester United 3–0 West Ham (EPL, 2024)

United have dominated this matchup in recent years, winning three of the last five meetings.

Players to Watch

West Ham United

Jarrod Bowen (8 goals)
The club’s most reliable attacking threat and primary scoring option.

Callum Wilson (5 goals)
A physical striker who can cause problems in the box.

Lucas Paquetá (4 goals, 2 assists)
Provides creativity and ball progression in midfield.

Manchester United

Bryan Mbeumo (9 goals)
United’s top scorer and most consistent attacking presence.

Bruno Fernandes (6 goals, 12 assists)
The creative engine of the team and league assist leader.

Matheus Cunha (6 goals, 2 assists)
A versatile forward who thrives in space.

How West Ham Wins

West Ham must stay compact defensively and limit Bruno Fernandes’ influence in midfield. Pressing selectively and transitioning quickly through Bowen and Paquetá will be key. Set pieces and counterattacks represent their best scoring opportunities.

If they can frustrate United early and take advantage of home support, West Ham can make this uncomfortable.

How Manchester United Wins

United’s path to victory lies in midfield control and attacking depth. With Fernandes orchestrating play and Mbeumo leading the line, they can stretch West Ham’s fragile defense.

Early goals would allow United to dictate tempo and exploit West Ham’s need to push forward.

Prediction: Manchester United enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak and looking to make it five against a struggling West Ham side. With confidence high and momentum firmly on their side, expect the Red Devils to control the tempo and create consistent chances. United’s quality in attack should prove too much over 90 minutes.

Manchester United 2, West Ham United 0