Following a goalless draw against Leeds United, Manchester United are all set to play their second game in the pre-season today against West Ham United. The last season was a total disaster for Manchester United, but they are determined to get a good start in the new season. Therefore, the pre-season is crucial for gaining momentum, and these games are also important for new players to settle in.
Manager Ruben Amorim has already signed two proven players, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Cunha already made his debut for the Red Devils, and Mbeumo is likely to start today. Ruben Amorim said, “It’s really important to sign new players as soon as possible. I’m really pleased because they [Cunha and Mbeumo] are proven already in the Premier League. Matheus, for example, can play in different positions, so you have more mobility to change the starting XI. I’m really pleased.”
Stats & Facts
- Out of 43 competitive meetings, Manchester United have won 25 times, West Ham 10, with 8 draws.
- Manchester United have lost each of their last two games against West Ham United.
- In the 2024‑25 Premier League, United finished 15th, and West Ham finished 14th.
- Historically, around 60% of Man Utd–West Ham matches saw both teams score, with 47% of their h2h fixtures featuring over 1.5 goals.
Team News
Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez, and Joshua Zirkzee trained individually after missing the game against Leeds. Onana and Zirkzee might get game time, but Lisandro Martinez is likely to miss the game as he needs more time following his serious knee injury.
New signing Bryan Mbeumo is likely to make his debut today, leading the frontline with Matheus Cunha and Rasmus Hojlund. However, Harry Maguire will not play today, while Marcus Rashford is no longer available as he has already moved to FC Barcelona on loan.
As for West Ham United, George Earthy is out of the squad due to his ankle injury, while Crysencio Summerville is also unavailable due to his hamstring injury. But Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodriguez, and Freddie Potts are likely to start today against Manchester United.
Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Hojlund
Possible Lineup for West Ham United:
Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf; Paqueta, Bowen; Fullkrug
Prediction: Man United 2-1 West Ham
The last season has been very difficult for both teams, yet West Ham United were able to defeat Manchester United twice. However, Man United look confident this time with their new summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. This will be a tough game, but we predict Man United to win today against the Hammers.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 1.87
Draw: 3.61
West Ham: 3.80
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