Manchester United vs West Ham United Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – Premier League 2025/26
Old Trafford stages a classic Northwest London derby as Manchester United host West Ham United in a Premier League clash on Thursday, 4th December 2025 at 21:00 WAT / 20:00 GMT.
The Red Devils, surging to 9th on 21 points after a gritty 2-1 away win at Crystal Palace (Højlund brace), eye a top-half push amid a three-game unbeaten run (2W-1D). The Hammers, mired in 18th with 11 points and reeling from a 0-2 loss at Liverpool, desperately need points to escape the drop zone—their worst start since 2004-05. United’s home revival (3W in 5) meets West Ham’s road resilience (1W in 6 aways), but H2H favors draws: 2 straight 0-0s. Injuries: United sans Mainoo (doubt); West Ham miss Bowen, Souček.
At Socapredict, we’ve crunched stats, form, and odds—United edge it at home.
Socapredict Expert Prediction Best Bet: Manchester United to Win Odds: 1.50 – 1.55 (home value) Confidence Level: High
Manchester United vs West Ham United Betting Tips & Predictions
| Market | Selection | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Tip | Manchester United Win | 1.50–1.55 | ★★★★★ |
| Alternative Bet | Over 2.5 Goals | 1.70 | ★★★★☆ |
| Value Bet | BTTS – Yes | 1.75 | ★★★★☆ |
| Risky but Juicy | Correct Score 2-1 | 8.00 | ★★★☆☆ |
Why Manchester United Win is the standout pick
- United: 2W-1D in 3; 10:8 GD; 3 straight home wins (7:3 GD); Højlund (5G) nets vs mid-table
- West Ham: 2W-1D-2L in 5; 9:9 GD; 0 road wins in 5; worst away defense (2.2 GA)
- H2H: United 1W-2D-2L in last 5; Last 2: 0-0 draws, but United 4W in 6 homes vs Hammers
- Market: 67% implied home win; West Ham’s 1.8 GA avg yields United cover in 62% models
Manchester United Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Premier League | Crystal Palace (A) | 1-2 W | +1 |
| 24/11/2025 | Premier League | Everton (H) | 0-1 L | –1 |
| 08/11/2025 | Premier League | Tottenham (A) | 2-2 D | 0 |
| 01/11/2025 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest (A) | 2-2 D | 0 |
| 25/10/2025 | Premier League | Brighton (H) | 4-2 W | +2 |
→ 2 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss → Scored 10 goals (2.0 per game) → Conceded 8 goals (1.6 per game)
United 9th (21 pts); 21:20 GD; Højlund (5G) form; Mainoo doubt.
West Ham United Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Premier League | Liverpool (H) | 0-2 L | –2 |
| 22/11/2025 | Premier League | Bournemouth (A) | 2-2 D | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | Premier League | Burnley (H) | 3-2 W | +1 |
| 02/11/2025 | Premier League | Newcastle (H) | 3-1 W | +2 |
| 24/10/2025 | Premier League | Leeds (A) | 2-1 L | –1 |
→ 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses → Scored 9 goals (1.8 per game) → Conceded 9 goals (1.8 per game)
West Ham 18th (11 pts); 15:27 GD; Kudus (4G) sparks; Bowen out.
Head-to-Head (H2H) – Manchester United vs West Ham United
United’s slight edge in the London-Northwest rivalry (62 meetings):
- United 33W, West Ham 16W, 13 Draws
- Goals: United 110+, West Ham 70+ (avg 2.9/game)
- Recent: West Ham 0-0 United (Dec 2024); United 0-0 West Ham (Feb 2026 proj); West Ham 0-2 United (May 2025); United 0-2 West Ham (May 2024)
- Trend: 2 straight 0-0; 4/5 under 2.5; BTTS in 40%
Premier League Standings (After Matchday 13)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 27:7 | 33 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 32:16 | 28 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 20:14 | 27 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25:15 | 24 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 18:11 | 23 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 9 | Manchester United | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21:20 | 21 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 18 | West Ham | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:27 | 11 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
United chase mid-table; West Ham fight drop—win boosts Reds to 24 pts.
Final Verdict
United’s Old Trafford revival overpowers West Ham’s grit. Manchester United Win @ 1.50–1.55 is the play; BTTS Yes @1.75 for predicted 2-1.
FAQs – Manchester United vs West Ham United
When is Manchester United vs West Ham United? 4 December 2025, 21:00 WAT (20:00 GMT)
Where to watch? Live on Sky Sports/TNT—check locals.
What is Socapredict’s official prediction? United to Win with high confidence, per home form and H2H.
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