MMan City vs West Ham preview: City host struggling 18th-placed Hammers at the Etihad.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| Date: | 20.12.2025 |
| Time: | 15:00 GMT |
Man City vs West Ham Form and Head to Head
The Citizens won their last match, securing a 2-0 victory against Brentford in the League Cup. In their last six Premier League matches, the Sky Blues have been in excellent form, with five wins and one loss.
West Ham lost their last match 3-2 against Aston Villa. The Hammers have struggled for consistency, failing to win in any of their last five Premier League matches.
Facts to consider: Man City have won their last 10 home matches against West Ham in all competitions. Man City have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 matches against West Ham in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City's last 7 games in Premier League.
In the most recent meeting between these two sides, Man City triumphed 4-1 at home in January 2025. Across the last six encounters, Man City have dominated, winning five times and losing once against the Irons.
Facts to consider: Man City have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 matches against West Ham in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City's last 5 matches against West Ham in all competitions. Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches against West Ham in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourite in Man City vs West Ham?
Latest odds suggest Manchester City are heavy favourites to defeat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola's side hold an 84% implied win probability, while West Ham trail as major underdogs with just an 8% chance of victory.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 2/9 | Ladbrokes |
| West Ham | 13/1 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 7/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 4:30PM Friday, 19th December.
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Man City vs West Ham Team News
Man City will be without Rodri and Kovacic due to injury. Doku is also sidelined with a leg injury, while Stones is doubtful.
West Ham will miss Fabianski through injury and Diouf and Wan-Bissaka are unavailable due to international duty. Walker-Peters could feature for the first time since November 22.
Man City vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Man City (4-3-2-1): Donnarumma; O'Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; González, Reijnders, Silva; Foden, Cherki; Haaland
West Ham (4-3-1-2): Areola; Kilman, Mavropanos, Todibo, Walker-Peters; Magassa, Potts, Fernandes; Paquetá; Bowen, Wilson
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Man City vs West Ham Match Prediction
Manchester City are demonstrating their title credentials, securing a fourth consecutive win at Crystal Palace with 14 goals scored in the process. A fifth straight victory against the Hammers would see them top the Premier League, at least temporarily. The Sky Blues excel at finishing scoring chances, counter-attacking, and creating opportunities through individual skill.
West Ham, despite leading against Aston Villa, extended their winless run to five games, sitting precariously above the relegation zone. The Hammers struggle with keeping possession, finishing chances, and defending against attacks down the wings. Given Man City's strengths and West Ham's weaknesses, a comfortable home win is expected.
Prediction: Man City 3-0 West Ham
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Crysencio Summerville has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at PricedUp while publishing.
Nicolas Gonzalez has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Coral while publishing.
Phil Foden has managed To Score Or Assist in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 7/10 at BetMGM while publishing.
Matheus Nunes has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 3 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 16/19 at Unibet while publishing.
Jean-Clair Todibo has exceeded 2.5 Tackles in 3 of their last 4 away games.
Best odds of 20/21 at BetVictor while publishing.
Man City vs West Ham Bet Builder Tip
Our Man City vs West Ham Bet Builder includes Erling Haaland and Phil Foden over 1.5 shots on target, Rayan Cherki to score or assist, and both teams to score – no.
Best odds of 9/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
Erling Haaland and Phil Foden over 1.5 Shots on Target
Erling Haaland has gone a few consecutive home games without scoring this season, with Sunderland and Leeds managing to keep him quiet. However, West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities make it unlikely they can replicate that level of resistance. Haaland has recorded 2, 1, 1, 1, 2 shots on target in his last five games and averages 2.1 shots on target per game this season, making over 1.5 shots on target a realistic Bet Builder selection.
Similarly, Phil Foden is in strong form at the moment. He has registered 2, 1, 2, 3 shots on target in his last four games and has taken on a more attacking role since Doku’s injury. Foden and Rayan Cherki are also starting to form an effective partnership, which makes Cherki to score or assist a promising leg. Notably, Foden helped secure a 13/1 Bet Builder win against Fulham last time we suggested a similar selection.
Rayan Cherki to Score or Assist
Rayan Cherki is arguably in the form of his life, having registered a goal or assist in four of his last six games. Like Foden, he has benefited from increased playing time following Doku’s absence and is delivering consistently. Cherki has also created the most chances over the last five gameweeks.
Both teams to score – No
West Ham have scored just 9 goals away from home this season, with five of those coming in two matches against Forest and Bournemouth. In contrast, Manchester City have conceded only 6 at home and kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 matches. Given West Ham’s underwhelming attack, City are expected to keep a clean sheet this weekend, making the both teams not to score selection a strong pick.
