West Ham vs Manchester United prediction 23.12.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 23rd December 2023
• Kickoff: 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
• Venue: London Stadium (London)

Following a 5:1 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals, West Ham is set to host the struggling Manchester United at London Stadium.

West Ham is performing well in all competitions this season. Although they recently suffered a defeat to Liverpool, it was an away game and they played with a rotated squad, especially in the defence, against one of England’s top teams. In the Europa League, they effortlessly cliniced a place in the 1/8 Finals by topping Group A and are among the top five favourites to clinch the title. In their domestic league, they are currently positioned 8th, just a point behind their upcoming opponents, Manchester United.

Manchester United’s current season performance is shockingly poor by their standards. Despite high expectations for Dutch coach Erik ten Hag, his job seems to be hanging by a thread. The Red Devils’ Champions League performance was a complete letdown, as they finished at the bottom of a group that included Bayern Munich, Galatasaray, and FC Copenhagen- a group that wasn’t considered particularly challenging. In the Premier League, United are trailing by six points from the 4th place and a staggering 11 points from the top-placed Arsenal.

West Ham vs Manchester United pick: West Ham to (AH 0) win

In recent months, West Ham has shown commendable performance, securing victories in seven out of ten games across all competitions. The team only suffered defeats to Fulham and Liverpool. However, these losses can be attributed to squad illness in the Fulham match and fielding a rotated team against Liverpool. Within their home turf at London Stadium, the Hammers have displayed a solid performance throughout the season, only enduring two losses in 12 games across all competitions. Their win rate stands impressive at 67%. In their last two home games against Wolves and Freiburg, West Ham showcased exceptional prowess, winning both matches and maintaining a clean sheet.

Manchester United are currently going through a bad patch, managing only one point in their last three games and failing to score in all of them. The team seems to be struggling offensively, having only managed 18 goals in 17 rounds, making them one of the least effective attacking teams in the league. The Red Devils are also potentially facing the added difficulty of having 11 key players absent due to injuries or suspensions.

In the last head-to-head game at London Stadium, West Ham emerged victorious with a 1:0 score. Given West Ham’s impressive home record, Manchester United’s poor performance, and several player injuries, we believe that the Hammers stand a good chance of winning this match.