Manchester United vs West Ham United Prediction, Odds, Lineups – FA Cup Fifth Round
By Quinn Allen in Soccer News
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- Manchester United plays host to West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday
- The Red Devils are heavily favored at -165 favorite in the Manchester United vs West Ham United odds
- Keep reading for the Manchester United vs West Ham prediction and preview here
Wednesday brings an intriguing fifth-round affair in the FA Cup as in-form Manchester United welcomes West Ham United to Old Trafford, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. The kick-off is scheduled for 2:45 PM ET. Find the Manchester United vs West Ham prediction below.
The Red Devils just won the Carabao Cup on Sunday by cruising to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Wembley, Erik ten Hag’s first trophy as United boss. The Hammers meanwhile secured arguably their most impressive win of the campaign, beating Nottingham 4-0 over the weekend.
Manchester United vs West Ham Odds
| Matchup | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | -165 |
| West Ham | +380 |
| Draw | +280 |
Man United is a clear -165 favorite for an implied win probability of 62.26%. West Ham meanwhile sits at +380, which gives them a 20.83% chance of coming out victorious. The hosts have won back-to-back matches against the Hammers and have also beaten them in two straight FA Cup meetings. Odds as of February 28th at DraftKings.
Manchester United vs West Ham Preview
The Red Devils are truly firing on all cylinders in recent months and have shown no signs of slowing down. ten Hag’s men just eliminated Barcelona in the Europa League, have an EFL Cup title to their name, and comfortably sit in third place in the Premier League table.
United hasn’t tasted defeat in 10 games either, with Arsenal winning a 3-2 thriller back in late January. As for the FA Cup, Manchester hasn’t won it since 2015-16 but can definitely be considered a contender to be in the mix when June 3rd rolls around.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ #CarabaoCup winners: Manchester United 🏆🤩 pic.twitter.com/7EbRHBihqe
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2023
They’ve looked convincing thus far, beating Everton in the third round before taking care of Reading on January 28th by a score of 3-1. Keep an eye on Marcus Rashford Wednesday, who has 17 goals in his last 19 outings. The Englishman is playing the best football of his life.
After making it all the way to the Europa semifinals last season, it’s been a much different story for West Ham in 2022-23. Instead of fighting for a spot in Europe, David Moyes’ side is only two points clear of the relegation zone in the EPL relegation odds in what has proven to be a horrid campaign.
On a more positive note, the Hammers showed well on Sunday against Forest, who are just a couple of points above them in the standings. Although the magic didn’t come until the 71st minute, Danny Ings bagged a brace before Declan Rice and Michail Antonio added insurance shortly after.
Four photos from yesterday's 4-0 win v Forest 📸 pic.twitter.com/9PIoAhoVNo
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 26, 2023
When it comes to the FA Cup, West Ham eliminated Brentford and Derby County to set up this date with United, a club they’ve only managed to beat once away from home in 20 previous meetings. That includes 15 defeats and four draws.
Man United vs West Ham Projected Lineups & Injuries
Man United Projected Lineup: Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia; Casemiro, Sabitzer; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst
Injuries & Absences: Eriksen, van de Beek, Martial
West Ham Projected Lineup: Areola; Johnson, Kehrer, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Paqueta; Benrahma, Antonio, Bowen
Injuries & Absences: Zouma, Cornet, Coufal, Fabianski
Manchester United vs West Ham FA Cup Stats
| 15.5 | Shots | 6.5 |
| 6.5 | Shots on Target | 3.0 |
| 3.0 | Goals Per Game | 1.5 |
| 569.5 | Passes Per Game | 428.5 |
Manchester United vs West Ham Prediction
While ten Hag may opt to rest a few starters on Wednesday, I still don’t see West Ham prevailing in our Manchester United vs West Ham United prediction. United is just simply a stronger side and the vibrant crowd at the Theatre of Dreams will undoubtedly favor the Red Devils. I’m liking the moneyline on Man U in the Manchester United vs West Ham United odds.
Pick: Manchester United moneyline -165
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Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
