Football Betting System, Predictions and Tips

West Ham v Manchester United Free Tips & Preview – 8 February 2015

Three losses in six league games have pushed West Ham down to eighth place in the league, quelling any discussion of the Hammers playing in Europe next season. The most recent loss came at Anfield, where West Ham lost 2-0 on Saturday. And they were very poor, only commanding 34% of the possession and mustering four attempts on goal.

Man United favoured a lot better at the weekend, comfortably beating Leicester 3-1 at Old Trafford and doing their best to exorcise the demons of the embarrassing 5-3 defeat earlier in the season. Next up, the Reds have a chance to improve on their mediocre away form.

However, it won’t be easy, as West Ham have won seven from 12 games at home – that’s sixth in the league based on home form. Comparatively, Man Utd are seventh in the league on away form. Out of 11 games, they have drawn six and won only three. Louis van Gaal will need to display better away form to clinch a Champions League spot.

Expectations

West Ham are going to play better than against Liverpool because they will be back at Upton Park, but will it be enough? Manager Sam Allardyce will be concerned because that four of his defenders are struggling with minor injuries, and that could prove fatal against Man United’s extravagant attackers.

Additionally, Diafra Sakho could also miss out with a suspension for leaving the Africa Cup of Nations early and playing for West Ham in the FA Cup. Should Sakho and Andy Carroll be unable to play, United’s defence will feel a lot more comfortable about this Sunday encounter.

Louis van Gaal finally relented and lined up with a four-man defence. Consequently, the team looked much better than with three at the back and were able to link up well. And while the Reds weren’t at their best, they should feel more comfortable against West Ham.

Match Tips

Tip one: Under 2.5 goals, best odds 1.94
Tip two: Man United and 2.5 goals, best odds 3.80

West Ham have only conceded 10 goals in 12 home games, so backing under 2.5 goals makes sense. Adding a Man United win will improve the odds.

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