West Ham United vs Manchester City: match statistics
Manchester City is the clear favorite for this encounter. The away team sits 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, while West Ham is in 18th position with only 7 wins this season. City displays a significant advantage in away matches, winning 50% of their games with a positive goal difference (+7), whereas the hosts lose a staggering 57% of their home fixtures with a goal difference of -10. The xG statistics also favor City (1.49 vs 1.27), and their average ball possession (59%) greatly exceeds West Ham's (43%). Both teams' form over the last 5 matches is similar, but Manchester City's squad quality and efficiency should secure their victory, although West Ham might pose a threat in certain phases of the game.
West Ham United vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
West Ham United played against Manchester City in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
West Ham United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Manchester City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
West Ham United scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.86. Manchester City scores 2.03 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of West Ham United's games and 48% of Manchester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 62%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.21 per game. West Ham United takes 10.5 shots per game, while Manchester City takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
West Ham United leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Manchester City leads at halftime in 69% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
West Ham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Manchester City, it is minutes 31-45+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City is the clear favorite for this encounter. The away team sits 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, while West Ham is in 18th position with only 7 wins this season. City displays a significant advantage in away matches, winning 50% of their games with a positive goal difference (+7), whereas the hosts lose a staggering 57% of their home fixtures with a goal difference of -10. The xG statistics also favor City (1.49 vs 1.27), and their average ball possession (59%) greatly exceeds West Ham's (43%). Both teams' form over the last 5 matches is similar, but Manchester City's squad quality and efficiency should secure their victory, although West Ham might pose a threat in certain phases of the game.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| West Ham United | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - West Ham United · 2.6 pts / game - Manchester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 68% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - West Ham United · 2.03 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester City is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - West Ham United · 0.93 goals / game - Manchester City
West Ham United scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (12 of 29 meczów).
Manchester City scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while West Ham United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - West Ham United
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 76% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - West Ham United · 2.31 pts / game - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Ham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 69% of games and wins 62%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (18 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
West Ham United
Manchester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| West Ham United | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.07 | 2.75 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from West Ham United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Manchester City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of West Ham United vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished West Ham United 1:1 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before West Ham United vs Manchester City?
West Ham United score 1.21 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.03. The Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 59% of West Ham United's matches and 48% of Manchester City's.
What form are West Ham United and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games West Ham United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Manchester City 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for West Ham United vs Manchester City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.