Premier League - West Ham United VS Manchester City Prediction

Premier League - West Ham United VS Manchester City
Match Time: 01-09-2024 00:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
West Ham has shown promise this season with a strong squad, though questions remain about the consistency under coach Julen Lopetegui. They began the season with a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa but bounced back with wins against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. Jarrod Bowen has been a key player, scoring in the last two games, and will be crucial against Manchester City. However, the absence of Aaron Cresswell due to injury is a setback, affecting their defensive stability.

Manchester City has started the season in excellent form, securing victories in the Premier League and the Super Cup. Erling Haaland has been in exceptional form, scoring in recent matches, including a hat-trick against Ipswich. City's squad depth is evident with Ilkay Gundogan returning and Rodri potentially available for the game. However, there are doubts about the fitness of Foden and Kovacic. Despite these uncertainties, City remains a formidable opponent.

Head-to-Head
Manchester City has dominated recent encounters with West Ham, winning the last two meetings with a scoreline of 3:1. City has consistently outperformed West Ham, both home and away, making them the favorites in this fixture.

Prediction
The match is expected to be high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals based on the teams' recent performances and head-to-head encounters. Manchester City is likely to control the game, potentially winning the corner contest with a handicap of (-2.5) due to their possession-based style. The prediction anticipates a 3:1 victory for Manchester City, continuing their dominant run over West Ham.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals