International Club Friendly : Manchester United vs West Ham United Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: International Club Friendly

Fixture: Manchester United vs West Ham United

Local kick-off time: 19:00 on July 26

Venue: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA)

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Team Strength Overview:

Manchester United are full of ambition for the new season. After a trophy-less campaign last season, they are set to embark on a new league journey. The club has continued its big-spending in the summer transfer window, signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, and young talent Diego León from Cerro Porteño. These signings have significantly upgraded their attacking options.

As for West Ham United, the club has also spent heavily in the summer window. After Tottenham signed Kudus from them for €63.8 million, the Hammers used the funds to sign defender Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice for €40 million, midfield prospect Haji Diouf from Slavia Prague for €22 million, and also secured defender Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton on a free transfer. The team aims to make an impact in the new season.

Handicap Prediction:

Manchester United -0.5 (Asian Handicap)

Home Win (European Odds)

Predicted scores: 2-1, 3-1, 3-2

Predicted goals: 3, 4, 5

Changes in Betting Data:

The initial average European odds for this match are 1.99-3.49-3.38; in terms of Asian Handicap, Manchester United are given a -0.5 line with high odds. This handicap reflects that bookmakers have some recognition of Manchester United's strength for the new season. While West Ham's new-season squad is also decent, Manchester United, building on the foundation laid by heavy investments last season, are likely to bring more surprises to fans. Additionally, as a friendly match, both teams will focus on testing formations. Given Manchester United's refreshed performance in the new season, they should have no problem securing a win in this game.