PREMIER LEAGUE THURSDAY: The Striker previews MANCHESTER UNITED v WEST HAM with a recommended BETDAQ bet.
MANCHESTER UNITED V WEST HAM
8pm We finish the midweek round of the Premier League fixtures on Betdaq Betting Exchange as Manchester United host West Ham on Thursday night. The rollercoaster continued for Manchester United fans at the weekend with a win away from home against Crystal Palace – the last two games have been classic Manchester United to be honest; lose to ten men Everton with home advantage and then win away to Palace after going 1-0 down. The reality is we still never know what type of performance to expect from United these days!
The signs are positive though, for the first time in many years. Their under-lining numbers are looking good this season – they have the third best attacking figure in the Premier League and they’ve been conceding a lot less chances too. They are still making sloppy mistakes at the back, and you argue that they still really struggle in games that they should win – but let’s face it; how many years are we away from actually trusting this United side again? It took Arteta years at Arsenal.
This is an interesting game and market because it really fits into that category of a game United should win, but tend to throw in a woeful performance. West Ham have been exceptionally poor this season; the effort level from the players has been really lacking at times, and even with a new manager they are going to be heavily involved in the relegation battle. It’s no surprise then that United come into the game as the odds on favourites – the home win is trading 1.49 with West Ham 7.0 and the draw is 5.2 at the time of writing.
Obviously backing United has to come with a wealth warning these days – especially at odds on. That being said, West Ham have been very poor this season – they have the joint-fourth worst attacking figure in the Premier League. Only Burnley, Sunderland and Wolves have created less. The Hammers have also been woeful at the back; they have an average xG conceded of 1.76 which is the second worst defensive figure in the Premier League this season – only Burnley have conceded more chances.
There aren’t many positives for West Ham, and even with the change in manager their performance levels haven’t changed or got better. Indeed, you could argue the effort level hasn’t changed either which is a major red flag. As I said, backing United comes with a wealth warning but they are playing great football this season and West Ham are there for the taking. I’m happy with a confident bet at 1.49.
The Striker Says:
Three points win Manchester United to beat West Ham at 1.49 with BETDAQ BETTING EXCHANGE.
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