Preview: West Ham vs Manchester City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Cityzens head into this game on the back of a 3-0 UCL defeat to Real Madrid.

London Stadium gears up to host the Matchweek 30 fixtures of the English Premier League, where the home team, West Ham United, lock horns against Manchester City.

West Ham United are battling relegation and are coming after two consecutive wins, including their recent FA Cup win over Brentford in penalties. They are led by Nuno Espirito Santo, who has previously been at the managerial helm of Nottingham, Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Currently, with 28 points, they sit in 18th position in the league table.

Manchester City are coming after a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the UCL Round of 16. They must not let their continental form affect their domestic dominance. They are placed second but are still seven points behind table toppers Arsenal, and Guardiola cannot afford anything other than a win in the next game.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: London Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 15
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: In use

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Players to Watch

Alphonse Areola (West Ham)

The French custodian has plied his trade with PSG, Villarreal, and Real Madrid before being loaned to West Ham in 2021. After making a permanent move to London, he won the UEFA Conference League in 2023 with the Hammers. He has played 20 games for West Ham this season.

Marc Guehi (Man City)

The English defender made a recent move from Selhurst Park to Etihad and has played 9 games for Man City this season. Marc Guehi has helped to reduce City’s defensive woes and helped them compete on all fronts.

He was in his absolute best for England in Euro 2024 and also played a crucial role in helping Crystal Palace win the FA Cup and FA Community Shield last season.

Match Facts

• Erling Haaland is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• City won the game 3-0 in their last meeting.
• City have won almost twice the game than West Ham in this fixture.

West Ham United vs Manchester City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win – 4/6 with bet365
• Erling Haaland to score – 4/7 with bet365
• West Ham United 1-3 Manchester City – 12/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Lukasz Fabianski will be the only absentee for West Ham United.

Rico Lewis, Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol will be out for City in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 117

West Ham won: 35

City won: 63

Draws: 19

Predicted Lineups

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

Areola (GK); Walker Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Scarles; Soucek, Kante; Bowen, Fernandes, Adama; Pablo

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

Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Aït-Nouri; Rodri, Silva; Semenyo, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland

Match Prediction

We expect City to clinch a big win over West Ham. They must win the next game to keep their title hopes alive and West Ham have struggled to get points against big teams.

Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Manchester City

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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