Manchester City vs West Ham United Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th December 2025

The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as West Ham United lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Manchester City vs West Ham United Preview

West Ham United are currently in 18th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Hammers slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Cityzens eased past Brentford by a 2-0 margin in the EFL Cup this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Manchester City vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Manchester City have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 66 out of the 123 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 38 victories.
• West Ham United are winless in their last five matches in all competitions and have played out draws in three of these games, with their previous victory coming by a 3-2 margin against Burnley in a Premier League encounter last month.
• Manchester City have won each of their last six matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 margin at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League last month.
• Manchester City are unbeaten in their last eight matches against West Ham United in all competitions and have won seven of these games.

Manchester City vs West Ham United Prediction

Manchester City have an exceptional squad at their disposal but will need to work hard to catch up with Arsenal in the title race. Erling Haaland scored a brace in his previous league game and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.

West Ham United have struggled in recent weeks and will need to play out of their skins to stand a chance in this fixture. Manchester City are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 West Ham United

Manchester City vs West Ham United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes

Edited by Aditya Hosangadi