- The Man United vs West Ham prediction, article breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The game will take place on Thursday, December 4, at Old Trafford.
- Kick off set for 11:30PM EAT.
The first Premier League midweek fixtures of the season wrap up on Thursday as Manchester United host West Ham United at Old Trafford.
United may have fallen to 10-man Everton at Old Trafford, ending their unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim, but a spirited comeback last weekend restored confidence as they edged Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
That victory ensured they have suffered only one defeat in their last seven matches (four wins, two draws and a loss).
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A retaken penalty by Jean-Philippe Mateta threatened to condemn United to consecutive defeats, but a clever assist from Bruno Fernandes allowed Joshua Zirkzee to find the net in his second start this season. The strike was his first since last December as he leveled the score.
A precise Bruno free-kick then set up Mason Mount to fire the Red Devils ahead, securing their sixth victory of the campaign. With additional points from draws, they now sit seventh in the table with 21 points.
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Amorim’s side had briefly made Old Trafford a fortress prior to the Everton setback, winning four consecutive home games.
However, the United boss has now lost nine of his 19 Premier League matches at the stadium (W8 D2). Another defeat would mark an unwelcome milestone: ten losses in just 20 games since taking over a year ago.
They face a struggling West Ham side eager to rebound from a 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, a result compounded by Lucas Paquet’s avoidable red card for dissent.
Since a 3-0 victory at Nottingham Forest in August, the Hammers are winless in their last four away games (D2 L2), all under Portuguese head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, who replaced Graham Potter.
The last West Ham manager to fail to win any of his first five away matches was Avram Grant in 2010.
West Ham appeared poised to end that drought in their previous road trip, only to surrender a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.
Those dropped points leave them languishing in 17th place with just 11 points from a possible 39.
Here are the key details for Manchester United vs West Ham United, along with betting insights that might guide your wager on SportPesa, which offers competitive odds and a variety of markets.
What time does Manchester United vs West Ham United kick off?
This clash takes place on Thursday, December 4 at Old Trafford, with kickoff set for 11:30 PM EAT.
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Man United vs West Ham team news
The hosts have received a major boost after Amorim confirmed that Matheus Cunha is available. Cunha has trained following a knock that ruled him out of the last two matches.
Lisandro Martinez made his comeback as a late substitute at Selhurst Park, but Harry Maguire and Benjamin sesko remain sidelined.
Meanwhile, Hammers boss Nuno Espirito has indicated that Crysencio Summerville will not be fit for the matchday squad.
The former Leeds winger looks set to join the suspended Lucas Paquetá on the sidelines. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabiański and midfielder Oliver Scarles are also absent.
United vs West Ham United probable lineups
- Man Utd: Senne Lammens; Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw; Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Zirkzee.
- West Ham: Alphonse Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Max Kilman, Igor Julio; El Hadji Malick Diouf, Freddie Potts, Fernandes; JBowen, Guilherme, Wilson.
Manchester United vs West Ham United head-to-head record
Manchester United lead the overall head-to-head, with 74 wins to West Ham’s 50, and 32 draws in their 156 competitive meetings.
However, United have lost four of their last five Premier League games against West Ham (W1) – more than in their previous 28 encounters (W19 D6 L3).
West Ham won this fixture 2-0 last season, ending a 16-game winless run away to United in the top flight (D3 L13).
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Last five Premier League meetings
- May 11, 2025: Man Utd 0–2 West Ham
- Oct 27, 2024: West Ham 2–1 Man Utd
- Feb 4, 2024: Man Utd 3–0 West Ham
- Dec 12, 2023: West Ham 2–0 Man Utd
- May 7, 2023: West Ham 1–0 Man Utd
Man United vs West Ham prediction & betting tips
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 17 midweeks (Tuesday–Thursday) Premier League home games (W14 D3), winning the last eight consecutively. Their last such defeat was against Liverpool in May 2021.
West Ham have lost only two of their 13 Premier League matches on a Thursday (W6 D5), though just two of those were played outside London.
United have lost nine of their last 14 Premier League games in December (W4 D1), including the last three in a row without scoring. Before this slump, they were unbeaten in 15 festive-month matches.
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, who scored in both league meetings with United last season, has not found the net since late September.
He is currently on a seven-game goal drought, despite 16 shots worth 0.9 expected goals (xG) in that period.
Given these insights, United, with their current form – will battle fiercely to secure all three points at home and are expected to emerge as the favorites.
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Meanwhile, Nuno Espirito struggling squad, desperate to return to winning ways, will aim to capitalize on their opportunities.
The past four meetings have featured at least two goals. If both sides convert their chances, fans can anticipate an entertaining encounter with plenty of action, including a strong possibility of both teams scoring. Expect a thrilling match.
