Manchester City vs West Ham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Manchester City vs West Ham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Manchester City vs West Ham
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Etihad Stadium

Manchester City are coming into this match with a strong run of form, having won four of their last five games. Their attacking prowess was on full display in their recent 5-4 thriller against Fulham, showing they can score goals even in tight contests. With key players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden in the lineup, City should have the firepower to break down West Ham's defence.

West Ham have struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Their defence has been leaky, conceding three goals against Aston Villa in their most recent outing. While they have shown resilience in drawing against strong teams like Manchester United and Brighton, they might struggle to contain Manchester City's attacking threat.

Manchester City are in scintillating form, having secured four wins in their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a convincing 3-0 win away at Crystal Palace, showcasing their ability to dominate games. The only blemish on their record was a narrow 1-2 loss to Newcastle, but overall, their confidence and momentum are sky-high heading into this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Sunderland (H)
• Win: 5-4 vs Fulham (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Leeds (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle (A)

West Ham have had a mixed bag of results recently, with just one win in their last five games. Their latest match saw them lose 2-3 at home to Aston Villa, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. However, they have shown some resilience with draws against Brighton and Manchester United, suggesting they can compete against top teams but struggle to secure victories.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bournemouth (A)

Manchester City have dominated recent meetings with West Ham, winning the last five. Their most recent victory was a 4-1 win on 04 Jan 2025, showcasing their superiority in this fixture. City has been the more consistent team in these head-to-head battles for sure.

Recent Premier League Results

• Manchester City 4-1 West Ham (04 Jan 2025)

• West Ham 1-3 Manchester City (31 Aug 2024)

• Manchester City 3-1 West Ham (19 May 2024)

• West Ham 1-3 Manchester City (16 Sep 2023)

• Manchester City 3-0 West Ham (03 May 2023)

• Mateo Kovacic (Ankle) - Out

• John Stones (Muscle) - Out

• Jérémy Doku (Muscle) - Out

• Rodri (Lack of Fitness) - Doubt

• Aaron Wan-Bissaka (International duty) - Out

• El Hadji Diouf (International duty) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Donnarumma (GK), Nunes (DF), Dias (DF), Gvardiol (DF), O'Reilly (DF), Silva (MF), Nico (MF), Reijnders (MF), Foden (MF), Cherki (MF), Haaland (AT)

Manchester City are expected to line up in a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Erling Haaland leading the attack and supported by Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden. This setup allows for fluid attacking play, with Bernardo Silva and Nico providing stability and creativity in midfield.

• Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Walker-Peters (DF), Mavropanos (DF), Todibo (DF), Julio (DF), Magassa (MF), Potts (MF), Fernandes (MF), Paqueta (MF), Bowen (AT), Summerville (AT)

West Ham are likely to deploy a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville up front. Lucas Paqueta will play just behind the strikers, aiming to link play and create chances, while the midfield trio of Soumaila Magassa, Freddie Potts, and Manuel Fernandes will focus on breaking up opposition attacks.

• Haaland vs Todibo: Erling Haaland's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Jean-Clair Todibo's defensive solidity.
• Nico vs Paqueta: Nico's midfield control will be crucial against Lucas Paqueta's creative influence.
• Foden (Manchester City): Phil Foden's versatility and flair could unlock West Ham's defence.
• Bowen (West Ham): Jarrod Bowen's pace and finishing will be key to West Ham's chances of scoring.

Manchester City vs West Ham at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December 2025, isn't being broadcast live for viewers in the UK.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Manchester City 3-1 West Ham.

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