Football Result

Tomás Soucek 26'
Jarrod Bowen 57'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
49.5%
27%
23.5%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.627
0.549
Game Stats
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots
20
9
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Fouls
3
13
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
8
5
Offsides
0
2
Saves
2
5
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
3-4-1-2


Location
Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Attendance
73,804
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-12 | Game Summary

In a surprising turn of events in the English Premier League, West Ham United defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025. The goals came from Tomáš Souček in the 26th minute and Jarrod Bowen in the 57th minute, securing a valuable away win for the Hammers. Manchester United, despite having more possession (52.2%) and a higher number of total shots (20) compared to West Ham's 9, struggled to convert their chances, only managing 5 shots on target. West Ham, while having less possession (47.8%), were more clinical, with 4 of their 9 shots hitting the target.
The AI's pre-game prediction favored Manchester United to win, with a 49.5% probability, while West Ham's win probability was only 23.5%, indicating a significant miscalculation by the AI model, which didn't expect a balanced game. West Ham committed more fouls (13) than Manchester United (3), resulting in one yellow card for the away side. The formations used were 3-4-2-1 for Manchester United and 3-4-1-2 for West Ham United.
Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent in the English Premier League, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws, while they have been performing well in the UEFA Europa League. Their next game is against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which, considering Chelsea's recent winning streak and strong home form, will be a challenging encounter. Looking at past head-to-head games against Chelsea, the results are fairly mixed.
West Ham's form has also been somewhat inconsistent in the English Premier League, with several draws and losses recently. Their next game is at home against Nottingham Forest. Considering Nottingham Forest's recent struggles, West Ham will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. West Ham have had mixed results against Nottingham Forest in their recent head-to-head encounters.
Analyzing this game in relation to previous ones, Manchester United had struggled to convert chances in their last Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which they lost 0-1, indicating a recurring issue in their attack. West Ham, on the other hand, had a tough away game against Brighton, losing 3-2, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities on the road, which they seemed to have addressed in this match. The previous head-to-head game saw West Ham win 2-1 at home against Manchester United. The result shows that West Ham was able to effectively capitalize on their opportunities, while Manchester United struggled to convert their chances, contrary to their usual performance at Old Trafford.

2025-05-10 | Pre-game insights

On May 11, 2025, Old Trafford will host a highly anticipated English Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United. AI algorithms are predicting a Manchester United victory, assigning them a 49.5% win probability against West Ham's 23.5%, with a 27.0% chance of a draw. Manchester United, rated at 0.627, will be looking to bounce back from their recent 4-3 defeat to Brentford. Their recent Europa League success will fuel their confidence. All eyes will be on rising star striker, Adebayo Femi, whose pace and clinical finishing have been instrumental in United's attack. West Ham, rated at 0.549, will be hoping to defy the odds and capitalize on any defensive vulnerabilities in the Manchester United lineup. Their key midfielder, Declan Rice, will be crucial in controlling the tempo of the game. Although Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent in the Premier League, the AI suggests they have the edge in this home fixture.