Manchester City VS West Ham United Match Prediction

Manchester City have the edge in the head-to-head record between the two sides, claiming three wins from the last six matches. However, West Ham were unbeaten in their pair of Premier League matches against City last year, recording a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium and drawing 2-2 at home, so Bilic's men can take confidence out of those results. 

Prior to that win last season, City had beaten West Ham five times in a row at home, scoring 14 goals and conceding only two.

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Manchester City v West Ham United: Prediction

Guardiola's City showed off how devastating they can be on the attack at Stoke last weekend, where two late goals by substitute Nolito added gloss to the scoreline after what had been a relatively close game at the bet365 stadium. West Ham may be tired from their midweek exertions in the Europa League, making this an even more difficult trip for Bilic's men. If Guardiola and City have genuine title aspirations, these are the types of games they have to make sure they win.

Manchester City v West Ham United: Betting Tips

City are always strong favourites at home and this Premier League match against West Ham is no different, with 6/19 the best price currently available on Guardiola's men to maintain their 100 per cent start to the new campaign. West Ham can be backed at 11/1, while the draw is at 5/1.

On three of their last four visits to City, West Ham have failed to score, so City to win to nil is tempting at a price of 4/3, which might be the best way to get value out of siding with the hosts.

Claudio Bravo's impending move from Barcelona does not look likely to be completed in time for the goalkeeper to start this match, so Willy Caballero is expected to start in goal again as Joe Hart is out of favour with Pep Guardiola despite starting in the Champions League play-off in midweek. Ilkay Gundogan is still injured and defenders Bacary Sagna and Vincent Kompany are also out. Nolito may have earned a place with two goals from the bench at Stoke City last weekend.

Manchester City likely XI:

West Ham coach Slaven Bilic is without striker Andy Carroll for this match as he is injured again, with Dimitri Payet still a doubt. There is a long injury list at the club at the moment, with Andre Ayew, Manuel Lanzini and Aaron Cresswell all ruled out, along with Sofiane Feghouli and Diafra Sakho. Bilic is likely to name a similar team to the XI that won 1-0 against Bournemouth last week.

West Ham United likely XI:

West Ham won at the Etihad Stadium last year but it is hard to see them doing it again, with Pep Guardiola\'s Manchester City looking imperious and winning their first two games of the season. City have conceded in both league games so far, however, offering a glimmer of hope to Slaven Bilic\'s men. But this should be a straightforward home win.

West Ham have conceded at least twice in six of their previous seven Premier League away matches, while Manchester City have scored at least twice in their last 4 home matches in the league.