The emotions continue in the English Premier League this New Year, as next weekend, we will have the actions of the 20th matchday of the season.
Teams are not resting and will try to start 2025 on the right foot, especially those like Manchester City, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Manchester United, who have experienced a disastrous season so far in the EPL.
Right now, we have Liverpool still running away at the top of the standings, with one game in hand and eight points ahead of second-placed surprise package Nottingham Forest. However, we have Arsenal and Chelsea on Nottingham’s heels, so, in this matchday 20 we could see many movements within the top four of the table.
Now, one of the best games we will enjoy this weekend will be between Manchester City and West Ham, which will be played this Saturday.
Manchester City vs. West Ham Betting Odds and Infoç
| Manchester City 1.32 | West Ham 8.50 | Draw Offs: 5.60 |
| When? | Saturday, January 4 at 10:00 AM ET, 9:00 AM CST, 8:00 AM MT, and 7:00 AM PT |
| Where? | Etihad Stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | fuboTV, Paramount+ , Disney+, and Peacock |
Why bet on Manchester City?
There is no doubt that Manchester City is living a real nightmare in this season 2024/25. Not only at home, but in the Champions League, they are on the verge of elimination, so they hope the new year will bring a change to return to being the dominant team in European soccer.
Currently, the Citizens are in fifth place with a record of nine wins, four draws, and six defeats, with 32 goals scored and 26 conceded. We see that the team’s defense has not performed well, so Pep Guardiola will have to solidify his defensive line if he wants to be a competitive team again.
City had won just two of their last 11 games in all competitions. However, they did manage a big 2-0 win over visiting Leicester City on December 29, which could help their confidence heading into the start of the new year.
Why bet on West Ham?
The Hammers, on the other hand, have not had a positive season either. The team can’t find a way to win consecutive matches and is slipping further and further away from the European places.
West Ham is currently ranked #13 in the Premier League, with six wins, five draws, and eight defeats, with 23 goals scored and 35 conceded. The defense has been disappointing for the Hammers, who need to capitalize on every mistake by their opponents to get on the scoreboard.
Now, they face a City side that has been struggling and there is no doubt that this is the ideal time for the team to step up and get a much-needed win.
The Hammers are coming off a terrible defeat in their most recent match against Liverpool by 0-5.
Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. West Ham
In the last ten matches played between these two teams, we have that Manchester City completely dominates the series with seven wins. West Ham, on the other hand, accumulated only one victory, while two games have ended with draws on the scoreboard.
The most recent match between these two teams, last August 31, 2024, ended with a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
At Gambyl Exchange, there is a Moneyline that favors Manchester City at 1.32, while West Ham starts at 8.50.
For this match, our prediction is a win for Manchester City by 2-0.
Look for a win for Manchester City. For example, if you put $100 at 1.32, you’ll see a $32.00 win with a total payout of $132.00.
EN 
ES 
PT 
PT_BR