West Ham host Carabao Cup champions Manchester City in a Premier League match on Wednesday night at London Stadium. The Hammers are fourth in the Premier League table and just three points behind third-place Manchester City. A win Wednesday night at home for the Hammers could add to the momentum the team has with David Moyes.
West Ham vs Manchester City match preview
Pep Guardiola takes the Carabao Cup very seriously. Manchester City have won six of the last eight Carabao Cup tournaments. Their winning streak in the tournament has seen them win each of the last four Carabao Cup trophies.
The Cityzens had a fairly easy road into the fourth round against West Ham. They defeated Wycombe Wanderers 6-1. Guardiola’s side are coming off a 4-1 away win against Brighton at the weekend. The Cityzens are on a four-game unbeaten streak with each of their last three games ending with wins in all competitions.
West Ham has a three-game winning streak in all competitions. The Hammers defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at home at the weekend. West Ham went to Old Trafford and defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Can they knock out current cup holders?
West Ham vs Manchester City betting odds
Wednesday night’s game at London Stadium will be the first of the season between West Ham and Manchester City. These teams will meet again at the end of November in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium. West Ham have not beaten Manchester City since the 2015-16 Premier League season. Since then, Manchester City have not lost 14 games against the Hammers.
Manchester City posted a record 12W-2D-0L over the course of the teams’ last 14 matches in all competitions. Last season, Moyes’ team managed a 1-1 draw at home against Manchester City. It was the Hammers’ first positive result in 12 games against the Cityzens.
The best betting odds of the major bookmakers for West Ham to win at full time is 6/1. The Hammers have posted a home record of 4W-1D-2L in all competitions this season. He has scored 14 times and conceded seven goals at home this season.
Manchester City have lost on the road twice this season. The Cityzens have an away record of 4W-1D-2L away from the Etihad. They have outscored their opponents 13-7 on the road. The best bookmakers’ betting odds on a Manchester City win are ½. Teams tied last season at London Stadium and the best odds of betting on a full-time tie are 7/2.
West Ham vs Manchester City team news
Moyes has two players in West Ham’s treatment room before Wednesday’s game. Vladimir Coufal is a big doubt due to a groin strain. Alex Kral is ruled out of the accessory after a positive COVID-19 test result. Moyes is likely to play as a strong team for the game, as West Ham could reach the quarterfinals in the face of the Carabao Cup champions.
Michail Antonio leads West Ham in goals with seven out of 10 games in all competitions. Antonio scored the winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in the 72nd minute to give the Hammers victory.
Guardiola sure does not have three players in the game. Ferran Torres is ruled out with an ankle / foot injury. Liam Delap is ruled out of the game due to an ankle problem of his own. Benjamin Mendy remains suspended from the team due to an investigation. Raheem Sterling is a doubt and could be out of the game due to a low back injury.
Phil Foden scored twice this weekend against Brighton in the Premier League. Guardiola is likely to start the forward against West Ham as Manchester City fight for a fifth straight Carabao Cup trophy.
West Ham vs Manchester City H2H
Wednesday night’s game at London Stadium will be the first of the season between West Ham and Manchester City. These teams will meet again at the end of November in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
West Ham have not beaten Manchester City since the 2015-16 Premier League season. Since then, Manchester City have not lost 14 games against the Hammers.
Twelve of the last 15 matches in all competitions ended with more than 2.5 goals scored. Last season’s matches between West Ham and Manchester City ended with both teams scoring goals.
Predicción West Ham vs Manchester City
Both Teams To Score: YES @ 4/5 – BET NOW
Last season’s matches between West Ham and Manchester City ended with both teams scoring goals. In the match at the London Stadium, West Ham and Manchester City finished 1-1. The game at the Etihad Stadium ended 2-1. Expect a close game between these sides Wednesday night. Man City’s last two games in all competitions ended with both teams scoring. Our betting tips prediction is for both teams to score goals.
Over 2.5 goals at 13/20 – BET NOW
Twelve of the last 15 games between these teams ended with more than 2.5 goals scored. Our betting tip prediction is for West Ham and Man City to combine for over 2.5 goals on Wednesday night. Manchester City outscored their last two opponents 9-2, while West Ham have had seven of their 14 games in all competitions with over 2.5 goals scored.
Goal after 75:59 @ 5/6 – BET NOW
While last season’s West Ham and Manchester City games in the league ended without a goal after 75:59, our betting tip prediction is that there will be a late goal on Wednesday. This is a cup match in which two teams fight for silverware. Guardiola sees the Carabao Cup as an essential competition every season.
He has won four consecutive Carabao Cup trophies. West Ham and Moyes are desperate to claim a trophy to continue the upward trajectory the club is on. A late goal could decide this match as Manchester City qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament. West Ham will give them a strong game at home, but it should ultimately fall to a loss.
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