Manchester United continue to deliver matches filled with chances and goals. Even though they slipped at home with a 0-1 defeat to Everton, their overall form at Old Trafford remains positive, as they had previously recorded four consecutive home victories while scoring at least twice in each. The immediate response after that setback - a 2-1 away win against Crystal Palace - showed resilience and confirmed a trend: goal-scoring opportunities are never lacking in United’s games. Ten of their last twelve matches across all competitions have finished with over 2.5 goals, reflecting both their attacking potential and their occasional defensive instability.
West Ham returned to losing ways
West Ham had shown signs of revival with three strong performances in which they scored a total of eight goals, but the positive run was halted abruptly by a 0-2 defeat at home to Liverpool. David Moyes’ team has a clear recurring issue: conceding too easily. West Ham are now on a streak of ten consecutive matches without a clean sheet, and in eight of those they allowed at least two goals. This tendency, combined with their ability to score regularly, often leads to open, high-scoring encounters.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Both teams are trending towards matches with goals, and both defensive lines have shown vulnerabilities. United attack well at home, West Ham concede frequently, and the rhythm of play between these two sides typically encourages offensive football. All signs point toward another match where the goal line is crossed.
