Former Liverpool star Mark Lawrenson believes West Ham United would take a draw against Manchester United.
The Hammers welcome United to the London Stadium on Sunday evening, looking to arrest a three-game losing streak as they attempt to stay in the Premier League.
David Moyes' side are currently five points above the final relegation spot and have four games remaining to avoid relegation to the Championship.
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Their opponents are fighting for a UEFA Champions League spot and lost 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday night, conceding a late penalty to Argentina World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.
Predicting a 1-1 draw between the two sides, Lawrenson says that Moyes would take a stalemate before kick-off and that the home side will be 'cautious' in their approach to this match.
"Man United have been playing non-stop it seems in recent weeks," said Lawrenson. "They just played on Thursday night at Brighton, losing in the last minute, and now they’re away again to face West Ham. They look a better team recently than have all season and they are difficult to play against.
"But I think if you said to David Moyes now would you take a draw, he would. He’ll be very vigilant and cautious at home and I can see this playing out as a draw."
His prediction differs with that of former Chelsea, Celtic and Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton.
Speaking after predicting a 2-1 win for Man United, Sutton said West Ham need just one point to seal their survival.
"Things can change but, right now, I think West Ham need a point to stay up. That would put them six points above Everton, and the Hammers have a much better goal difference," Sutton said in his BBC predictions column.
"They won't get it here, though. Manchester United's squad has been stretched by injuries but they still have some real quality, especially on the counter-attack, and they are not going to blow up completely," said Sutton, who predicted a 2-1 Man United.
"Instead, United are finding a way to win games, which is testament to their manager Erik ten Hag. You would never accuse them of being overly convincing, though, which is why I think this one will be close."
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