Premier League, Saturday, 31.08.2024 at 18:30
A new weekend, a new matchday in the Premier League is upon us. This Saturday with the Hammers and the Cityzens.
In the evening game, the hosts will be looking to pick up where they left off last weekend. But they will be up against their fearsome opponents.
In this respect, my West Ham Manchester City betting tip is for a win for the reigning champions. I would even assume a shoot-out
The season got off to a bad start. The Irons lost 2-1 to Aston Villa at the start, not a good debut for new coach Julen Lopetegui.
But the coach seemed to have found the right words. Because his team won 2:0 in the city derby against Crystal Palace the previous week
However, another clean sheet is almost out of the question. Lopetegui should be able to do little to change that.
The Londoners have not been able to keep a clean sheet in ten home games. New signings Max Kilman and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will therefore have to play their part
Oddset’s odds for this scenario show just how hopeless the Hammers’ chances of keeping a clean sheet are. Before kick-off, the odds are just over 8.00.
I would, however, turn the tables if you want to bet on goals for this game and rather focus on the visitors.
With 42 away goals, the Skyblues have scored the most goals at a foreign stadium against the Irons
The record of coach Pep Guardiola’s squad against the Londoners is also crazy. They have not lost an away game since 2014 (8S, 5U).
And speaking of Guardiola, the Sky Blues have not lost any of their 16 league matches under the Spaniard (14S, 2U).
In addition, the visitors are currently in great form again. They have won each of their last eleven league games.
What is particularly interesting is that the Skyblues have not conceded a goal in five away games
Where does this pessimism come from? Because I think this prediction is a bit high, considering the strength of the Cityzens.
In fact, in six of the last eight league matches between the two teams, goals have been scored on both sides
Interestingly, the Hammers have failed to win any of the last five matches in which they have taken the lead against the Skyblues (3U, 2N).
At top bookmakers Betano, there are odds of 4.70 on the West Ham Manchester City betting tip should it happen a sixth time.
In fact, most of the danger comes from the visitors. I have no doubt about that. It’s not without reason that they have scored exactly three goals in each of the last three duels.
The Hammers won’t hide, but they won’t play like a home team either. I expect a clear-cut affair.
My West Ham Manchester City betting tip is therefore: Victory for the Skyblues with handicap -1!
