Manchester United v West Ham United: Prediction, Tips and Odds

For probably the first time this season, there is actually a feel-good factor surrounding Manchester United. Overall, Ruben Amorim has yet to get going at Old Trafford but he has guided the Red Devils to a Europa League final and there may actually be more cheers than groans at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday. 

That has been a real rarity in the 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure but while their Europa League exploits are a welcome distraction, their struggling Premier League campaign should not be entirely ignored. 

United are still sat 15th in the table, destined for their lowest-ever finish and already confirmed to set their lowest-ever points tally, and they should be very grateful for Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton being so horrendously bad that it means they can look forward to their European final without fearing relegation. 

Another side who will be grateful for the woes of that trio is West Ham, who sit 17th, and given the terrible form of both Uniteds, the clash at Old Trafford on Sunday is unlikely to be a spectacle. 

Manchester United v West Ham United betting tips and predictions

Draw - 13/5

Premier League wins have been hard to come by for both of these sides this season, with Manchester United’s 10 giving them just one more than West Ham, and neither are fancied to add to their measly tallies this weekend. 

There are plenty of similarities between the teams, with both making mid-season managerial changes to little effect, and they may be simply so similar that the points are shared at Old Trafford. 

Confidence should be high at Manchester United after Thursday’s 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao secured their spot in the Europa League final, but they are winless in six matches in the league and may show signs of fatigue following their efforts in Europe.  

Graham Potter was once regarded as an exciting, attack-minded coach, but he has struggled to get that philosophy across at the Hammers, who are scoring only a goal per game under his stewardship. 

West Ham have gone eight matches without a win and while that is unlikely to change at Old Trafford, there have been occasional positive signs under Potter and they may have enough to earn a point. 

The Hammers’ best performances have come on their travels. They should have earned at least a point at Brighton and Liverpool - they threw away positive results late on in both of those clashes - and they beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates. 

Four of the Hammers’ last seven games have finished level and with the same being true for two of Manchester United’s last three home Premier League games, the draw looks the standout bet for Sunday’s showdown. 

Jarrod Bowen anytime goalscorer - 9/4

While Sunday’s clash might not be the most exciting affair, it should still provide goals. 

If including those scored in extra-time, Manchester United’s last eight games have produced 36 goals. The Red Devils conceded 16 of those, though, suggesting a shaky defence, which could feature less regulars following Thursday's Europa League exploits, could come under a lot of pressure. 

West Ham have not exactly been deadly in front of goal under Potter but their talismanic captain Jarrod Bowen has continued to shine and he could star once again at Old Trafford. 

Bowen has scored 10 and assisted seven of West Ham’s 40 Premier League goals this season, suggesting they would have actually been in a relegation battle without him, and he has netted in three of his last five appearances. 

The Hammers captain netted the winner against United in the reverse fixture and can take his Premier League tally to 11 this weekend. 

Luke Shaw to be booked - 5/2

Having only just returned from injury, it was no surprise to see Luke Shaw start on the bench for Thursday’s Europa League victory, but he should come back into the starting lineup on Sunday. 

Shaw will likely play on the left of United’s back three, meaning he will be the man dealing with Bowen most frequently. The Hammers also like to build up their play down the right, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s overlaps often causing issues, and Shaw may be kept busy. 

The England left-back has been booked once in 218 minutes of Premier League action this season, often showing signs of rustiness, and he picked up six yellow cards in 12 league games last term, making him a prime candidate to fall foul of the referee.

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Manchester United v West Ham United odds

Manchester United - 9/10
Draw - 13/5
West Ham United - 3/1

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