West Ham vs Manchester City Odds, Picks & Predictions for 8/31

If there’s something you can expect from these two, it’s goals, but let’s find out if the Hammers have what it takes to pull off the stunner.

West Ham vs Man City Match Information

• Match: West Ham vs Manchester City
• Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Olympic Stadium, London
• West Ham vs Manchester City Live Stream: fuboTV

West Ham vs Man City Odds and Handicap

West Ham vs Manchester City Betting Tips

• The last meeting between West Ham and Manchester City finished with a 3-1 victory for the Citizens.
• Both scored in three of the last five encounters between West Ham and Manchester City.
• The total has gone over 3½ goals in three of the last five meetings between the two.
• A match between West Ham and Manchester City hasn’t finished with a goalless draw since the 2012-13 season.
• Manchester City is 3-2-0 in its last five visits to West Ham.
• The average number of goals in meetings between West Ham and Manchester City is 3.4.
• The average number of goals in the first half in meetings between West Ham and Manchester City is 1.4.
• Erling Haaland is the EPL’s top scorer with four goals.

2 Value Picks for West Ham vs Manchester City

1. Manchester City Winning by 2

Manchester City had no trouble in the first two games of the season, beating Chelsea 2-0 and Ipswich 4-1.

1⃣0⃣1⃣ games
9⃣4⃣ goals
🔟 hat-tricks

There’s only one @ErlingHaaland! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MlspnIKeI0

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 25, 2024

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“Erling is irreplaceable in many aspects but we will find a way when he needs a rest or other circumstances, hopefully not, but to continue to be clinical and to play well,” said head coach Pep Guardiola during an interview with various soccer news outlets.

There’s one more thing favoring the Citizens, the fact that they didn’t play midweek. On the other hand, West Ham faced Bournemouth in the second round of the EFL Cup. Several key players saw minutes, including Jarrod Bowen, who scored the winner.

Mentally, let’s not forget that the Citizens already won a title. That’s right, they defeated Manchester United to win the Community Shield, which means they’ve been going at full speed for almost a month.

Finally, we’re talking about a team that can afford to have superstars like John Stones, Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gundogan, Kyle Walker, and Nathan Ake on the bench. Walker and Ake didn’t even play against Ipswich, which means they’re fully rested. That’s insane!

Bet This Pick: Manchester City Winning by 2 (+350)

2. Jarrod Bowen Anytime Goalscorer

West Ham began the season with a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. A week later, the Hammers bounced back by defeating Crystal Palance 2-0. Most recently, they defeated Bournemouth 1-0 in the second round of the EFL Cup.

The Hammers’ attacking unit includes center-strikers Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug, but neither has scored. The good news is that it also includes Jarrod Bowen, who last season scored 20 goals in all competitions, and this season already scored two.

I do not doubt that West Ham will rely on the counter-attack to put up a good fight against Manchester City. Bowen’s speed and elusiveness are perfect for such a game plan, and the best part is that he’s offering a +375 price as anytime goalscorer at BetUS sportsbook.

No, I don’t expect the Hammers to pull off the stunner, because they haven’t beaten the Citizens in a very long time, but I do expect them to score. My final prediction is Manchester City 3-1.

Bet this Pick: Jarrod Bowen Anytime Goalscorer (+375)

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