Manchester United vs. West Ham United Tips and Odds – 11/05/2025

• Fixture: Manchester United vs West Ham United
• Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Match Preview

Manchester United welcome West Ham United to Old Trafford for a high-stakes Premier League clash as both teams seek to end disappointing domestic campaigns on a positive note. With just three games left in the season, United sit only two points above West Ham, making this a crucial fixture for both sides in their bid to avoid being the lowest placed team outside the relegation places. The Red Devils, under Rúben Amorim, have struggled for consistency in the league, enduring a six-match winless streak that includes four defeats. However, their European form has been a bright spot, coming off a commanding win against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final.

West Ham, managed by Graham Potter, are also enduring a tough run domestically. Their recent 1-1 draw with Tottenham extended their winless streak to eight league games, with flashes of quality but no sustained momentum. The Hammers have not won at Old Trafford in the Premier League since 2007, and have failed to score in their last five league visits to the stadium. Despite their struggles, West Ham have shown resilience against top sides, drawing with Brighton and pushing Liverpool close in recent weeks.

Both teams are hampered by injuries. Manchester United are missing several key players: Lisandro Martínez (knee), Joshua Zirkzee (thigh), Diogo Dalot (calf), Ayden Heaven (ankle), and Toby Collyer (leg) are all likely to be unavailable, while Matthijs de Ligt remains a doubt. United’s squad depth will be tested, especially after a demanding European fixture just days before this match. For West Ham, Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville are long-term absentees, and Edson Álvarez faces a late fitness test after missing the last three matches.

Recent results for both sides underline their struggles. United’s last league outing ended in a wild 4-3 defeat at Brentford, following a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and a 0-1 home loss to Wolves. West Ham, meanwhile, have drawn with Tottenham and Southampton, lost narrowly to Brighton and Liverpool, and are desperate to rediscover their form. Both teams’ defensive frailties and lack of cutting edge have been costly, setting the stage for a tense, unpredictable encounter, with United potentially rotating players following their European exertions.

Key Players

• Manchester United
  • Bruno Fernandes: The captain remains United’s top scorer this season with 8 league goals and continues to be their creative heartbeat.
  • Amad Diallo: With 7 goals, Amad has emerged as a key attacking threat, especially in the absence of other forwards.
  • Alejandro Garnacho: The young winger’s pace and directness have provided a spark, and he’ll be crucial on the counter.
• West Ham United
  • Jarrod Bowen: West Ham’s leading scorer with 10 league goals, Bowen is always a threat with his movement and finishing.
  • Tomas Soucek: The box-to-box midfielder has chipped in with 7 goals and is vital at both ends of the pitch.
  • Lucas Paqueta: The Brazilian playmaker offers creativity and bite in midfield, and his set-piece delivery could be key.

Prediction

Given both teams’ recent struggles, injuries, and the pressure of the occasion, a tightly contested draw looks likely. United’s home advantage and midweek European confidence could give them a slight edge, but West Ham’s resilience and United’s defensive absentees suggest the Hammers can get something from the game. Expect a nervy, hard-fought match, possibly ending 1-1 or 2-2.

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Expect drama at Old Trafford as two proud clubs fight to salvage their seasons. With both sides desperate for points and missing key players, this could be a tense, entertaining affair with plenty at stake.