We have a Man City v West Ham United prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Saturday’s fixture.
Man City have four consecutive victories in the league, which has seen them rise to second place.
West Ham United will be looking to bounce back from their narrow 2-3 defeat against Aston Villa last Sunday.
Betting Odds
Man City v West Ham United Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Man City | 1/5 | 65.2% |
West Ham United | 11/1 | 18.2% |
Draw | 11/2 | 23.8% |
Man City are currently priced at odds of 1/5 for the win. West Ham United can be backed at odds of 11/1, and the draw can be backed at odds of 11/2.
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Man City v West Ham United Match Result – PL 25/26
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Handicap Betting
Man City -2 @ 11/8
West Ham United +2 – 11/8
Handicap Draw -2 @ 3/1
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How To Watch
How To Watch Man City vs West Ham United
The game will kick off at 3 pm on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City Form Guide
Man City Form Guide
Man City’s stranglehold on the Premier League may have ended last season, with Liverpool’s triumph bringing their run of four consecutive league titles to an end. However, following high-profile acquisitions totalling around £181 million, including Aït-Nouri , Cherki , Reijnders , and Donnarumma , they were expected to challenge again in the 2025/26 season. Despite a slow start, in which they lost two of their opening three league games, they have since found their rhythm, and five successive wins have propelled them to second place, just two points behind leaders Arsenal .
Ahead of this fixture, City face a n EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford on Wednesday at home only two days before hosting West Ham United on Saturday afternoon. Interestingly, while Pep Guardiola is well-known for his “Pep Roulette” and preference for rotating players, injuries to the likes of Rodri and Stones have meant less rotation so far this season. However, with Aït-Nouri and Marmoush now departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, the strength in depth of this City squad will be tested further.
Key to City’s success in the league this season has been their clinical finishing: according to UnderStat, they have scored 38 goals from an xG of 32.09, demonstrating their ruthless ability in front of goal.
Man City's Last Five Results
Man City 2-0 Brentford | December 17th | Win
Crystal Palace 0-3 Man City | December 14th | Win
Real Madrid 1-2 Man City | December 10th | Win
Man City 3-0 Sunderland | December 6th | Win
Fulham 4-5 Man City | December 2nd | Win
5 Wins
West Ham United Form Guide
West Ham United Form Guide
West Ham United fell to a 2–3 thriller against Aston Villa last Sunday, ending their run of successive 1–1 draws after sharing the spoils with both Brighton & Hove Albion and Man United in the previous fixtures. Despite the Hammers ' recent solid form, it remains incredibly tight at the bottom of the table, and a victory would pull them level on points with teams just above the relegation zone.
Nuno Espírito Santo has continued to demonstrate his willingness to adapt to different game states and challenges throughout his tenure at West Ham United . According to UnderStat data, the tactical technician has employed eight different formations, though the 4-2-3-1, 4-1-4-1, and 3-4-1-2 have accounted for roughly 72% of total minutes played. I’d expect them to stick with the 4-2-3-1 again for this fixture.
West Ham United have taken points from Bournemouth , Man United , and Brighton in their last five fixtures, and following their narrow defeat to an in-form Aston Villa last Sunday, they have every chance of earning a result at the Etihad this weekend.
West Ham United’s Last Five Results
West Ham United 2-3 Aston Villa | December 14th | Loss
Brighton 1-1 West Ham United | December 7th | Draw
Man United 1-1 West Ham United | December 4th | Draw
West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool | November 30th | Loss
Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham United | October 4th | Draw
3 Draws and 2 Losses
Predicted Line Ups
Man City v West Ham United Predicted Lineups
Man City Predicted Starting XI( 4-1-4-1)
GK: Donnarumma
RB: Nunes, CB: Dias, CB: Gvardiol, LB: O’Reilly
DM: Gonzalez
RM: Cherki, CM: Silva, CM: Reijnders, LM: Foden
CF: Haaland
West Ham United Predicted Starting XI(4-3-1-2)
GK: Areola
RB: Wan-Bissaka, CB: Mavropanos, CB: Todibo, LB: Kilman
CM: Magassa, CM: Potts,
RM: Summerville, AM: Paquetá, LM: Fernandes
CF: Bowen
Head-To-Head
Man City v West Ham United Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Man City wins: 66
West Ham United wins: 38
Draws: 19
Head-To-Head Last Five Results
Man City 4-1 West Ham United | Premier League | January 4th, 2025
West Ham United 1-3 Man City | Premier League | December 21st, 2024
Man City 3-1 West Ham United | Premier League | May 19th, 2024
West Ham United 1-3 Man City | Premier League | September 16th, 2023
Man City 3-0 West Ham United | Premier League | May 3rd, 2023
Key Players To Watch
Key Players To Watch
Erling Haaland - Man City
The Norwegian Terminator, Erling Haaland, has been in ruthless form for Man City this season, registering 26 goals and 4 assists in 26 games across all competitions, including 17 goals and 3 assists in 16 Premier League appearances. He will be the primary threat that the West Ham United defence needs to contain this weekend.
Jarrod Bowen - West Ham United
Ahead of Saturday’s fixture, West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has quietly flown under the radar this season, despite registering 5 goals and 1 assist in 16 Premier League matches. His goal last weekend, scored in the 2–3 defeat to Aston Villa, saw him become only the second West Ham player to reach 100 Premier League goal involvements for the club (61 goals, 39 assists), after Michail Antonio (101). His pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing could cause Manchester City problems at the back.
Man City v West Ham United Betting Tips
Man City v West Ham United Betting Tips
First Goalscorer Erling Haaland @ 7/4
Anytime Goalscorer Jarrod Bowen @ 10/3
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