Manchester United vs. West Ham Preview and Betting Odds

The Premier League Summer Series will provide Manchester United with its first chance this preseason to showcase a version far different from the disappointing one seen last season against West Ham.

The ‘Red Devils’ are coming off a lackluster 0–0 draw with Leeds, which could be an early warning sign of what’s to come.

Meanwhile, West Ham defeated Grasshopper 3–1, with goals from Lucas Paquetá, Callum Marshall, and Andy Irving.

Manchester United vs. West Ham Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Manchester United?

Manchester United is coming off one of its worst seasons in recent history, narrowly avoiding relegation and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.

The ‘Red Devils’ drew their last preseason match 0–0 against Leeds, leaving uncertainty around what Rúben Amorim can offer this campaign—one that must be about redemption.

United finished 15th in the Premier League table with 42 points, just 17 above the last relegated team. But perhaps the most brutal stat is that they earned exactly half the points of Liverpool, the league champions. Manchester can no longer afford to remain mediocre, especially now that its archrival has caught up in total league titles.

To change the narrative, the ‘Red Devils’ have spent over €140 million to reinforce their attack, bringing in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. They’re talented players, but the big question is whether they can live up to the expectations of a sleeping giant in desperate need of a revival.

The departures of striker Marcus Rashford and midfielder Christian Eriksen were the most notable exits from the club. Jadon Sancho will return from his loan to Chelsea, but he will not be part of the coach’s plans.

Why Bet on West Ham?

West Ham didn’t have the best of seasons either, finishing just one point ahead of Manchester United—meaning they also missed out on European competition. However, the ‘Hammers’ have solidified their reputation as a tough team to face, and they now have an intriguing manager in Graham Potter.

They’ve won their last friendly by a score of 3–1 against Grasshopper with a goal from Callum Marshall, one of the new faces. The 20-year-old forward comes from Huddersfield Town (League One) and is international with Northern Ireland.

Before even discussing arrivals or departures, the most important news for West Ham is that they managed to keep their best player, winger Jarred Bowen, who scored 13 goals and provided eight assists last season.

The team’s only transfer additions so far have been the mentioned Marshall, defender Kyle Walker-Peters, and midfielder El Hadji Malick Diouf, the latter acquired for $25 million from Slavia Praha.

With these new pieces, they’ll look to improve on last season’s 14th-place finish, where they totaled 43 points.

Their biggest departure was midfielder Mohammed Kudus, sold for almost $75.0 million. Łukasz Fabiański and Danny Ings also left the club; meanwhile, Carlos Soler returned to PSG, and Evan Ferguson to Brighton.

Final Betting Analysis: Manchester United vs. West Ham

It’s clear that Rúben Amorim is a quality manager, and last season may have simply been a bad year. This time around, things should be better for the ‘Red Devils’ and they’re expected to beat West Ham in this preseason matchup.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester United with the Moneyline set at +100. Meanwhile, West Ham is at +258, and the draw is at +270.

In last season’s Premier League, West Ham defeated Manchester United in both matches—first with a 2-1 win in London, and then with a 2-0 victory in Old Trafford.

Go for a win for Manchester United. If you bet $100 at +100, you will gain $100 for a total payout of $200.

Manchester United vs. Westham Betting Pick: Manchester United