West Ham 2-1 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been concerning, with the Hammers struggling to find consistency in their performances. They have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering three defeats and securing two draws. The team's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, having conceded a worrying 15 goals in their last six games, averaging 2.5 goals conceded per match. Their inability to keep a clean sheet for seven consecutive games is particularly troubling. On a more positive note, West Ham have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town stands out as a bright spot, but heavy defeats to Tottenham (4-1) and Liverpool (5-1) in the League Cup highlight the team's inconsistency. With both teams scoring in 83% of their recent matches, West Ham's games have certainly been entertaining, albeit not always in their favour.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Red Devils struggling to find consistency. Their last six matches have yielded just one win, four draws, and a loss, leaving them languishing in 12th position in the Premier League. The team's goal-scoring prowess has been lacklustre, averaging just one goal per game, while their defence has been somewhat porous, conceding 1.33 goals per match. A particularly high-scoring affair was their 3-3 draw against FC Porto in the Europa League, which stands out amidst a series of low-scoring encounters. United have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six games, but their inability to convert draws into wins has been a significant factor in their underwhelming league position. The team's recent results suggest they are struggling to dominate matches, with half of their games seeing both teams score and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

West Ham

West Ham's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with the Hammers struggling to string together consecutive positive results. Their last six home matches have yielded two wins, one draw, and three losses, indicating a lack of consistency at their own ground. Notably, there's been a run of three consecutive home defeats in Premier League matches against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Aston Villa, which will be a concern for the club. However, their most recent home game saw a resounding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, showcasing their potential for high-scoring performances. The statistics reveal that West Ham's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of matches. Despite this, the Hammers have managed only one clean sheet in their last six home games, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent away form has been characterised by resilience and consistency, albeit with a lack of decisive victories. The Red Devils have managed to remain unbeaten in five of their last six away matches, with four of these ending in draws. Notably, they've kept three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating a solid defensive foundation on their travels. The standout result was a convincing 3-0 victory against Southampton, which represents their only win and highest-scoring game in this sequence. Their ability to avoid defeat has been impressive, particularly considering the challenging fixtures against Manchester City and FC Porto. The latter match, a 3-3 draw in the Europa League, was a high-scoring affair that showcased United's attacking prowess away from home. However, their tendency to draw matches (four out of six) suggests a need for more clinical finishing to convert these steady performances into wins.