Matchweek 30 of the Premier League has arrived as Man City travels to take on West Ham in a game that sees second place take on 18th.
Man City are -145 favorites on the moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +330. Fancy a West Ham upset? The Hammers are +360 to pick up three points.
West Ham vs. Man City Prediction, Pick
These teams are fighting for two very different things at this point of the season. Man City are trying to keep themselves in the title race, and three points in this game would go a long way towards doing that. On the other hand, West Ham are currently fighting for their lives as they currently sit inside the relegation zone. This game is crucial for both sides, so expect a highly competitive contest.
The Hammers have a slight advantage in terms of rest. Man City played on Saturday in the FA Cup and then on Wednesday in the Champions League. West Ham did not play on the weekend, but instead played their FA Cup game on Monday. Could that be a factor on Saturday? Let’s see.
Man City have a deep squad and will likely make some changes after their humiliating 3-0 loss against Real Madrid. They have a ton of quality on their bench, so don’t expect much of a drop-off. The Citizens are too good to play as poorly as they did on Wednesday in back-to-back matches. I expect them to find a way to beat a desperate West Ham side and bounce back in the win column.
Man City have won each of the last seven Premier League contests between the sides, having last dropped points against the Hammers back in 2022.
Man City will get a crucial win in this one, although I don’t expect it to be by much.
