Prediction: West Ham vs Manchester United

Verdict: Manchester United draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to find a route into the top-six on Saturday lunchtime, Manchester United will travel to the London Stadium when they meet Manchester United.

West Ham

As for the visitors, putting in a woeful EFL Cup performance earlier in the week as they slumped to a 5-1 drumming at the hands of Liverpool, West Ham are certainly seeking a major response here. However, while David Moyes might have come under increasing scrutiny over the past 12 months, the Hammers will be excited to make a return to home soil here. With the one-time Manchester United boss dreaming of the chance to mount another genuine top-six charge in the New Year, West Ham have impressed with their continued success at the London Stadium. Last seen in front of their own supporters claiming a deserved 3-0 romp against Wolves, Moyes’ men have collected 16 points from their previous six home fixtures across all competitions. Likewise, landing a 1-0 victory when they last welcomed United to east London back on May 7th, there is no doubt that the Hammers will be seeking a repeat performance on Saturday lunchtime.

Team News

Not featuring since sustaining a knee injury during November’s international break, West Ham will once again be unable to call upon Jamaica international Michail Antonio here. All given a rest at Anfield in midweek, the likes of James Ward-Prowse, Kurt Zouma and attacking talisman Lucas Paqueta will be handed a full return on Saturday lunchtime.

Breaking a string of records this season and already notching 10 Premier League strikes, England international Jarrod Bowen will spearhead Moyes’ attack in east London. Summer recruit Mohamed Kudus will once again partner Bowen in the final third this weekend.

Manchester United

As for the visitors, while Manchester United might have snatched a shock 0-0 stalemate away at Anfield last weekend, it is no secret that Erik ten Hag still has plenty of pressure on his shoulders. Crashing out of the Champions League last weekend and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, the former Ajax boss appears to have a real job on his hands at Old Trafford. Facing a major uphill battle in their bid to claim another crucial top-four finish in the New Year, Manchester United have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Facing what could be a stern challenge at the London Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, ten Hag will have a mounting headache over his side’s extended issues in the final third. With their recent rut highlighted by an infamous 3-0 drumming at the hands of Bournemouth on December 9th, the Reds have drawn a blank in all of their last three straight showdowns.

Team News

Still dealing with a stacked injury list, Manchester United will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire and Casemiro. However, after serving a one-match suspension at Anfield last week, Bruno Fernandes will make a full return on Saturday lunchtime.

While summer recruit Rasmus Hojlund might still be waiting to open his Premier League account, the Danish marksman should spearhead ten Hag’s charge at the London Stadium. England international Marcus Rashford will be hoping for a full recall in the capital.

Key Factors to Consider

• When West Ham and Manchester United last met back on May 7th, the Hammers picked up a 1-0 victory at the London Stadium.
• Moyes’ men have collected 16 points from their previous six home fixtures across all competitions.
• Manchester United have recorded just a single win from any of their last six appearances across all formats.
• Likewise, ten Hag’s side have drawn a blank in all of their previous three matchups across all competitions.
• Six of the last eight meetings between West Ham and Manchester United have finished with under 1.5 goals.

Conclusion

Mustering just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions, Manchester United will know the importance of claiming a Premier League boost here. Although ten Hag’s side might have slumped to a 1-0 loss when they travelled to the London Stadium back on May 7th, the Red Devils could be smelling an opportunity on Saturday lunchtime. With the Hammers potentially showing some signs of a hangover following their woeful EFL Cup collapse at Anfield in midweek, we are backing a Manchester United draw no bet in the capital.

Verdict: Manchester United draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster