Our Man City vs West Ham Prediction: 3-1
Man City vs West Ham in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Man City vs West Ham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City's Last Match – Man City vs Bayer Leverkusen
After suffering a 0-2 UEFA Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen, Man City must win to get back on track. In that match, Man City had 55% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 55% | 12 (7) | 1.84 | 117 |
 Bayer Leverkusen | 45% | 2 (2) | 0.55 | 20 |
West Ham's Last Match – Bournemouth vs West Ham
West Ham will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Premier League draw against Bournemouth on November 22. In that match, West Ham recorded 24% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bournemouth | 76% | 17 (10) | 4.07 | 101 |
 West Ham | 24% | 3 (2) | 0.64 | 15 |
Man City vs West Ham Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | West Ham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while West Ham average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.