West Ham vs Man City Prediction, Odds, Picks

There is an important showdown between West Ham and Manchester City in the Premier League. We report live from the London Stadium, share our Premier League odds and give a prediction and tip for West Ham vs Manchester City.

West Ham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 last weekend. It was quiet until the 67th minute when Tomas Soucek scored to make it 1-0 with a shot that beat the goalkeeper. Then West Ham added another goal in the 72nd minute when Jarrod Brown scored from a Max Kilman assist.

West Ham were efficient, firing 12 shots, three of which were on target. Somehow they managed to be decent in attack despite only having 41 percent possession. The Hammers also had three corner chances and only one yellow card.

Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 4-1 last week. They started slowly at first when they let Sammie Szmodies score to make it 1-0. However, the Citizens were awarded a penalty in the 12th minute. Then Erling Haaland equalised with a penalty. Two minutes later, Manchester City struck again when Kevin Du Bryune scored from a Savinho assist. Amazingly, that wasn't the end as the Citizens scored again in the 16th minute when Haaland scored a great goal from a De Bruyne assist. Haaland scored again in the 88th minute to secure the truck.

Manchester City played like the best team in the Premier League, taking 16 shots on goal, five of which were on target, as well as having 76 percent possession and 10 corner chances.

Here are the Premier League odds, courtesy of FanDuel.

Premier League odds: West Ham-Manchester City odds

West Ham: +600

Manchester City: -270

Draw: +440

Over 2.5 goals: -244

Under 2.5 goals: +175

How to watch West Ham vs Manchester City

Time: 10am ET/7am PT

TV: Peacock

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Why West Ham will win

West Ham have played well in their first two games, but they will have their work cut out for them against the best team in the Premier League. Their attack certainly has the playmakers to make a splash.

Soucek has now scored one goal from seven shots, so it's safe to assume he will be one of the biggest threats on the pitch. Lucas Paqueta has scored one goal this season, but he missed on the last one and will be looking to bounce back. Brown will be looking to score another goal after scoring one on the last one. In addition, the Hammers would like to see more from Michail Antonio, who has had four shots but none have hit the target.

The defence will also have its hands full. Having allowed 10 shots, Crystal Palace will likely have to protect themselves from many more shots from Manchester City, who live to shoot at goal. Therefore, the most effective strategy would be to lock the Citizens in and not give them any breathing room. That would make things a little easier for goalkeeper Alphonse Arreola, who saved three shots and conceded two goals.

West Ham will win this game if their attack creates chances early in the game and then they must prevent Manchester City from getting numerous opportunities.

Why Manchester City will win

Even after losing Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, Manchester City have thrived. Amazingly, the remaining players are doing enough to destroy the competition. Lately, it's been a two-headed monster smashing its way to victory.

Halaand now has four goals and is the Premier League's top scorer. He has also had six shots on goal. Expect him to be a key part of that attack once again. Meanwhile, De Bruyne continues to be exceptional, with a goal, an assist and six shots, including one on target. Mateo Kovacic has scored a goal. Likewise, Saka now has an assist, including three shots, two of which have been on target.

Manchester City had no problems in defence. They controlled the ball so well that there were hardly any dangerous situations on their side. Goalkeeper Ederson saved three shots and conceded only one goal this season.

Manchester City will win this game if Haaland and De Bruyne can work their magic again, and they must avoid falling into a relapse and giving West Ham no hope.

Final West Ham vs Manchester City prediction and picks

The teams have met 121 times in their illustrious history. To date, Manchester City have won 64 times, West Ham 38, and the other 19 have ended in draws. The Citizens won both of last season's games by an identical score of 3-1. In fact, they have won the last four showdowns. Moreover, West Ham have not won a Premier League clash with Manchester City since September 19, 2015, and that long streak continues.

Final West Ham-Manchester City prediction and pick: Manchester City (-270)