Manchester United and West Ham will face off today at 6:00 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
The Red Devils are favored at a -112 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-138o / +107u) goals.
Let's get into my Manchester United vs. West Ham prediction.
Manchester United vs. West Ham Prediction
Pick: Bruno Fernandes Anytime Goalscorer
My Manchester United vs. West Ham best bet is on Red Devils' star Bruno Fernandes to score a goal.
Manchester United vs. West Ham Odds
| Manchester United Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -118 | 2.5 O -138 / U +107 | -112 |
| West Ham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -105 | 2.5 O -138 / U +107 | +275 |
Manchester United vs. West Ham Betting Analysis
Manchester United fans are still coming to terms with Marcus Rashford’s departure to Barcelona, but time is ticking and the new season is fast approaching. The Premier League Summer Series offers Red Devils a valuable chance to evaluate their form ahead of a crucial 2025/26 EPL campaign.
Rashford’s exit may be the headline, but it's only the tip of the iceberg. United have also lost Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans, and Christian Eriksen—key pieces of the squad in recent years. And more departures could follow: Antony continues to draw strong interest from Saudi Arabia, while both Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho are reportedly pushing for moves away from Manchester.
On the other hand, Graham Potter’s West Ham took a major hit with the departure of Mohammed Kudus, who joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of nearly €64 million. While they have yet to replace him in that attacking role, the Irons opted to strengthen their defense by signing Jean-Clair Todibo from OGC Nice, who is expected to start in this preseason match as the team also gears up for the start of the new campaign.
For this first match, all eyes will be on Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who’s expected to lead the Red Devils to a strong start as Ruben Amorim fine-tunes his squad for the season ahead. That said, the goal line seems a bit too high for two sides that set up with three centre-backs and wing-backs on both flanks. This type of structure often limits open play, making interior connections and link-up play especially important in breaking down defenses.
Manchester United vs. West Ham Projected Starting Lineups
Manchester United
Bayindir; Dorgu, Yoro, de Ligt, Heaven, Dalot; Fernandes, Ugarte, Cunha; Mbuemo, Hojlund.
West Ham
Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf; Paqueta, Bowen; Fullkrug
