Manchester United vs West Ham Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Hammers have defeated the Red Devils thrice in their last five meetings.

Manchester United are all set to lock horns with West Ham United for their matchweek 14 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This intense outing is going to take place at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace in their previous league outing. It was a good performance by them as they made a comeback to secure three important points. The Ruben Amorim-led United are now in seventh place on the league table and will be looking for another win at home.

West Ham United were completely outplayed by Liverpool in their last league fixture. They now stand in 17th spot in the Premier League table as they have only won three of their first 13 league games of the season. The Hammers will be away from home and under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Old Trafford
• Date: Friday, December 5
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 4; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Andrew Kitchen
• VAR: In use

Form:

Man United: W-D-D-L-W

West Ham: L-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Bruno Fernandes (Man United)

Despite not scoring any goals, Bruno Fernandes delivered a good performance, bagging two assists. He controlled the ball well in midfield and came up with some innovative plays for his teammates. This also led Manchester United to an important win. He will yet again play an important role here.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

In the absence of Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen will have an important role to play both in the midfield and the attacking front for West Ham United. He has scored three goals and has an assist to his name in 13 Premier League appearances this season. Bowen will lead the attack from the right.

Match Facts

• Manchester United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last six matches.
• West Ham United haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 10 attempts.
• The Red Devils have won two games in their last five meetings against the Hammers.

Man Utd vs West Ham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United to win @9/20 bet365
• Bryan Mbeumo to score @11/8 Quinnbet
• Goals under 3.5 @13/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Benjamin Sesko will not be in action for Manchester United as he is injured. Harry Maguire might also sit out due to fitness issues. Cunha is back in training and could start.

West Ham United will be without the services of Oliver Scarles as he is injured and Lucas Paqueta as he is suspended. Crysencio Summervill is likely to sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 156

Man United won: 74

West Ham won: 50

Draws: 32

Predicted Lineups

Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Lammens (GK); Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee

West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todiba, Diouf; Magassa, Potts; Bowen, Guilherme, Fernandes; Wilson

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to produce an intense performance against each other, but it will be Manchester United who are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming Premier League clash against West Ham United.

Prediction: Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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