Sabasports Match Preview
Premier League: Manchester United vs West Ham United
Kickoff Time: 2024-02-04 22:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/CARL RECINE
In their most recent league match, Manchester United secured a 4-3
victory over Wolves as they continue to improve their form. Over the last four
games, they have achieved an impressive unbeaten record of three wins and one
draw. This season, Manchester United’s performance has been inconsistent,
having previously experienced a three-match losing streak without scoring a
goal. However, with the reported involvement of new stakeholders like Sir James
Arthur Ratcliffe, their performance has shown signs of improvement. It is worth
noting that Rasmus Hojlund has been performing exceptionally well recently. In
the last game, he made significant contributions with his passing and shooting
abilities, proving to be one of the key factors in the victory. Hojlund has
also achieved the remarkable feat of providing assists and scoring goals in
consecutive games, making him the youngest player in Premier League history to
achieve this milestone at the age of 20 years and 352 days. Today, Hojlund has
emerged as Manchester United’s most potent offensive threat.
West Ham United played a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at home in the
last round, extending their win-less streak to five games in all competitions.
Their current form has been sluggish, and they have struggled to secure
victories. It is notable that Kalvin Phillips, who joined West Ham on loan from
Manchester City, made his debut in the last game. However, during the match, he
made a costly mistake that resulted in the opposing team scoring a goal. His
performance was regarded as poor. Furthermore, West Ham are currently facing
challenges due to several key players being unavailable. Players such as
Michail Antonio, Lucas Paqueta, and Edson Alvarez are missing, which has
affected their overall strength and performance. In addition, West Ham’s recent
away record has been unsatisfactory. They have managed only one win, one draw,
and three losses in their last five away games, indicating a lack of momentum
and effectiveness when playing on the road.
Indeed, Manchester United have historically been considered a stronger
team compared to West Ham United. In recent matches, Manchester United have
displayed a potent offensive prowess, scoring an impressive 12 goals in their
last four games. On the other hand, West Ham United have been experiencing a
sluggish period, and their away performances have been particularly weak. They
have conceded a high number of goals, as many as 13, in their last five away
matches. Considering these factors, it can be anticipated that Manchester
United, playing at home, would have an advantage and be expected to perform
strongly in this upcoming match against West Ham United.
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: WWDWL
24-02-02 Wolves 3-4 Manchester United
24-01-29 Newport County 2-4 Manchester United
24-01-15 Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
24-01-09 Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United
23-12-31 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United
West Ham United’s Last 5 Games: DDLDD
24-02-02 West Ham United 1-1 Bournemouth
24-01-21 Sheffield United 2-2 West Ham United
24-01-17 Bristol City 1-0 West Ham United
24-01-07 West Ham United 1-1 Bristol City
24-01-03 West Ham United 0-0 Brighton
Head To Head Record:
23-12-23 West Ham United 2-0 Manchester United
23-05-08 West Ham United 1-0 Manchester United
23-03-02 Manchester United 3-1 West Ham United
22-10-31 Manchester United 1-0 West Ham United
22-01-22 Manchester United 1-0 West Ham United
Prediction: Manchester United
to win