Manchester City – West Ham
Our Man City – West Ham betting tip is: Man City win (-2 handicap) – 1.68 odds
- City have won the last five games
- West Ham have the fourth worst defense in the league
- The Skyblues have scored 17 goals in their last five games
The season finale in the English Premier League could not be more exciting. After Liverpool FC had already bowed out of the championship race a few matchdays ago, this final matchday will see Manchester City and Arsenal FC duel it out for the English crown. The Citizens will host West Ham United and secure the championship with a win or a draw.
The Sky Blues’ 2-0 win means the dress rehearsal for the final game was a success and the team has opened the door wide to the 10th championship in the club’s history. Even though the clash with West Ham will not be a foregone conclusion, the Citizens are the clear favorites in this duel.
For West Ham, meanwhile, nothing is at stake on this final matchday. The Europa League quarter-finalists can take a relaxed approach to this game, as West Ham will retain their current ninth place in the table and thus miss out on playing internationally again next year.
Man City – West Ham Info
- Date & Time: 19.05.2024, 17:00 h
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Competition: Premier League, 38th matchday
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Man City Form & Balance Check
Man City have the much better starting position in the long-distance duel with FC Arsenal, as a draw is enough for them to win the championship. The record in recent weeks also speaks in favor of the Citizens, as last weekend’s win against Tottenham was their eighth consecutive victory in the league. In fact, Pep Guardiola’s star ensemble have only suffered one defeat in 2024, a narrow Champions League exit against Real Madrid. The team is therefore in first place in the table with 88 points, two points ahead of rivals Arsenal
Great praise for Ortega
The Citizens’ German backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is playing an important role for his team in the final stretch of the season. With regular keeper Ederson out for the season, the 31-year-old will play an important role in the Sky Blues’ final matches. Last weekend, he put in a commanding performance against Spurs after coming on as a substitute, earning high praise from his coach. Guardiola even said that Arsenal would probably have won the championship had it not been for Ortega. The German has made a total of eight appearances in the league this season and has proven to be a solid back-up when it matters most
Man City facts & analysis
- First place in the table
- Last game won
- Best offense in the league
West Ham Form & Balance Sheet Check
West Ham ended their run of six consecutive defeats with a 3-1 win over Luton Town last weekend. The Hammers lost touch with the European qualification places during this weak phase of the season and had to bow out of the Europa League quarter-finals against German finalists Bayer Leverkusen after a defeat and a draw.
The result of the season is therefore only league mediocrity, but at least with a single-digit place in the table. Nevertheless, the team is unlikely to be entirely satisfied with the result this season, as the aim was certainly to reach the European Cup
Main factor goals conceded
One reason for West Ham’s recent crisis has been the sometimes catastrophic performances of the defense. Twice in the last four weeks, the team has conceded five goals in a match, leaving them with a goal difference of minus twelve in the table. With 71 goals conceded, they have by far the worst defense in the top 10 of the league and only the three relegated teams have conceded more goals than the Hammers.
With statistics like these, the team are not living up to their own international ambitions and this could result in some changes to next season’s squad
West Ham facts & analysis
- ninth in the table
- Last game won
- Fourth worst defense in the league
We expect the Citizens to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation again. Compared to the game against Tottenham, Guardiola could send the same team out onto the pitch again. Double goalscorer Erling Haaland is of course set to start up front and will be supported on the wings by Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva. Rodri and Mateo Kovačić secure the midfield. Jérémy Doku and Julián Álvarez are available as wild cards from the bench.
West Ham also operate in a 4-2-3-1 system. Last weekend, the two central midfielders Tomáš Souček and James Ward-Prowse scored and are therefore set to start again. At full-back, coach David Moyes will have to do without the suspended Italian Emerson. Aaron Cresswell could come into the starting eleven in his place
Man City – West Ham head-to-head & stats
103 games have been played between Man City and West Ham United in history. The Citizens have emerged victorious in 54 matches and drawn 17. West Ham, on the other hand, have won 32 games. The Skyblues have also dominated in recent history, winning five of their last six games in addition to one draw.
The Hammers’ last win was back in 2015. The very first time the two sides met was in 1924, a game that ended 2-1 in favour of Manchester City.
Direct comparison (H2H)
