Man City VS West Ham United - Prediction

2024 has been very shocking for Manchester City, the defending champions. They are no longer a title contender in the league, and the Citizens are now trying hard to get into the top four. After being winless in five consecutive matches, Manchester City ended 2024 with a win over Leicester City in the Premier League. The current league champions are now all set to get a solid start to the new year when they welcome West Ham United today at Etihad Stadium. Despite a difficult time, Pep Guardiola believes in his ability and His players . The manager said, “ We have to recover our game because we were lucky against Leicester, it happened. I know our level because I’ve seen it in front of my eyes for many, many years. I’m not going to deny myself, the players Aren’t going to deny themselves the reality ."

Stats&Facts

• Man City have defeated the Hammers in 14 of their previous 15 home meetings in the league.
• Since winning against Man City at Etihad in 2015, West Ham United have lost each of their last 7 Away games against the Citizens.
• West Ham United failed to win any of their past 18 league matches against Man City.
• Man City Have scored at least one goal in Each of their previous 24 league meetings with the Hammers.
• Since losing to Sunderland in 2012, Man City have won the first game in each of their Previous 12 calendar years.
• West Ham United are unbeaten in their opening game in the last 7 Calendar years.

Team News

Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Matheus Nunes, John Stones, Ederson, and Ruben Dias are still unavailable for Manchester City Due to their injuries . Defender Kyle Walker returned from injury and played a few minutes against Leicester City. He is now fully fit to play today against West Ham United. As for West Ham, star player Jarrod Bowen picked up a foot injury during the match against Liverpool, making him unavailable for Today's game. Striker Michail Antonio had a serious car accident recently. Luckily, he is safe now and has been discharged from hospital. However, he is definitely out of the squad for Today's game. Possible Lineup for Manchester City: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland Possible Lineup for West Ham United: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Rodriguez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Fullkrug

Prediction: Man City 2-1 West Ham

The win against Leicester City has been a massive boost for Man City. Erling Haaland returned to scoring again, which is a great relief for Pep Guardiola. But West Ham can be a Great threat to the defending champions. Yet we pick Man City as the winner, as they will have the home advantage.

Betfair Odds

Man City: 1.29 Draw: 6.42 West Ham: 8.80 Visit BFB247 To get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!