Will the Carrick effect continue?
Michael Carrick already served as interim manager for three competitive matches at Manchester United in the winter of 2021 before Ralf Rangnick took over. He remained unbeaten in all three games (two wins, one draw). Even more impressive, however, is the current record under the 44-year-old, who will this time serve as interim manager until the end of the season.
The Red Devils ultimately won all four games under Michael Carrick – despite facing heavyweights such as Manchester City (2-0), leaders Arsenal (3-2), and Europa League champions Tottenham (2-0). Accordingly, the tip for West Ham vs. Manchester United is that the record champions, who have already returned to fourth place, will cement their position at the top with a fifth win in a row.
The Hammers, who are in a direct relegation spot after 25 matchdays, are not particularly strong at home. The Londoners have won just four of their last 20 Premier League home games (four draws, twelve defeats), three of which were against promoted teams (Leicester last season and Burnley and Sunderland in 2025/26).
Admittedly, the Irons are on an upward trend, having won four of their last five competitive games (one defeat). Nevertheless, the Red Devils’ current form is much more impressive, which is why we are ultimately betting on an away win for Manchester United.
Meanwhile, on Instagram, a Red Devils fan has built up over a million followers because he has been growing his hair for over 500 days and only wants to have it cut once Manchester United wins five games in a row again. In our opinion, that is exactly what is likely to happen now. However, if you think that bet is too risky, you can alternatively bet on a high-scoring match at London Stadium. Considering that the Red Devils have scored at least twice in all four games under Michael Carrick (ten goals in total), the tip that the Hammers will also score more than 1.5 away goals is very popular.
West Ham – Manchester United Head-to-head record
Head to head: 50 – 33 – 74
A total of 157 matches have been played between the two teams so far, with Manchester United leading the head-to-head record very clearly with 74 wins. Recently, however, the Red Devils have had their problems with the Hammers, winning only one of their last six Premier League games against them (one draw, four defeats). The English record champions have lost all of their last three away games against the Irons.
West Ham – Manchester United Tip
The English record champions have been revitalized by Michael Carrick, picking up a full twelve points under Amorim’s successor and returning to fourth place in the table. The Hammers, who are threatened with relegation, have also shown an upward trend under Nuno Espirito Santo recently. Nevertheless, our prediction for West Ham vs. Manchester United is an away win for the Red Devils. After all, one of the reasons the Londoners are stuck so deep in the table is that they have won only four of their last 20 Premier League home games across two seasons (four draws, twelve defeats).
As a result, we expect the Carrick effect to continue and the Red Devils to record their fifth consecutive win at London Stadium. For tip 2, West Ham vs. Manchester United odds of 1.72 are available at Betano, which we are betting on with five out of ten units.
