West Ham vs Man United Prediction: A must-win for both sides

Manchester United travel to the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon (14:00) to take on West Ham United. Julen Lopetegui's side are currently sat in 15th place after last week's 4-1 defeat to Spurs, while United are only three points better off in 12th, after coming from behind to beat Brentford last Saturday.

Read on for my West Ham vs Man United prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

The Hammers will have to do without Mohammed Kudus following his red card against Spurs, while Niclas Fullkrug remains a doubt after an injury-hit start to his career with the club.

As for United, Antony has joined the injury list at Old Trafford, after the Brazilian was stretched off in Thursday's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.

Jonny Evans missed that trip with a knock and will be assessed ahead of Sunday, while Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remain out. Kobbie Mainoo also remains sidelined along with Mason Mount, but Bruno Fernandes should return to the fold here after serving a suspension in midweek.

West Ham vs Man United Odds

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United are favourites to make it back-to-back wins at 11/8, giving them an implied win probability of 42.1%, while the Hammers are 15/8 and the draw can be backed at 11/4, or a 26.7% chance.

Both teams to score is odds-on at 4/9, while United pair Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee lead the anytime goalscorer market at 7/4, followed by Hammers duo Niclas Fullkrug (9/5) and Jarrod Bowen (15/8).

Draw @ 11/4

Both sides have had miserable starts to their Premier League campaigns, with West Ham winning just two of their eight outings so far, and Erik ten Hag's side only managing to go one better.

The Irons entered the international break with a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town but were comfortably by the same scoreline by Spurs last week.

After sharing the spoils with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce on Thursday night in the Europa League, the focus switches back to the Premier League for Ten Hag who will be hoping to build on last week's victory over Brentford.

Home advantage has been a big factor in recent meetings between the pair, with the last six matches all ending in defeats for the away side. West Ham won 2-0 when Ten Hag's side came calling last term but the Red Devils got their revenge with a 3-o victory at Old Trafford.

Sunday's tussle feels even trickier to predict than usual, given the poor form both teams are in. I'm expecting a reaction from West Ham after their crushing loss to Spurs, especially since they're at home, and I think United will try keep the game close for as long as they can, so a draw doesn't feel out of question.

Bruno Fernandes to score anytime @ 23/10

Fernandes will be fresh for Sunday's outing in the capital, after missing the draw in Turkey due to suspension.

The Man United skipper is surprisingly yet to score this term, but he netted 15 times last season so I feel like he's due a goal.

Interestingly, he's never scored against the Hammers, but I think 23/10 represents good value for the Portugal midfielder to find the back of the net anytime on Sunday.

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