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
Key match information
West Ham United play Manchester City in Premier League (England). The match date is 14 March 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
West Ham United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Manchester City: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
West Ham United scores 1.21 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Manchester City scores 2.03 and concedes 0.92. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: West Ham United 53%, Manchester City 50%. Over 2.5: West Ham United 61%, Manchester City 63%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Manchester City has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.24. West Ham United: 10.6 shots per match, Manchester City: 15.6.
Match halves
West Ham United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.66. Manchester City: half-time lead 63%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
West Ham United: 76-90+ (13 goals). Manchester City: 31-45+ (22 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| West Ham United | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Manchester City is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - West Ham United · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.21 goals / match - West Ham United · 2.03 goals / match - Manchester City
Manchester City is 86% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - West Ham United · 0.92 goals / match - Manchester City
West Ham United scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 42% (16 of 38 matches).
Manchester City scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while West Ham United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — West Ham United
Over / Under — Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - West Ham United · 2.18 pts / match - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Ham United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 63% of matches and wins 61%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (22 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.92 | 2.75 | ▲ 2.95 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 26% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: West Ham United 0 - 0 - 1 Manchester City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 55% of games. Both teams score in 53% of West Ham United's matches and 50% of Manchester City's.
What form are West Ham United and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games West Ham United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Manchester City 2-2-1 (1.60 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.