West Ham vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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by Steve Ashfield | in Premier League Predictions
West Ham United had a fantastic away win at Arsenal last Saturday. They remain 16th in the Premier League and on Thursday are home to 19th-placed Leicester City. Can the Foxes get a vital away win? Here's our match prediction.
It was a big win for the Hammers but it'll be hugely disappointing if they can't follow it up with another win here. The Hammers are 13 points above the relegation zone and the same number adrift of the top six. A good home performance after some disappointing recent performances is what they need.
Leicester City were beaten 4-0 at home by Brentford last Friday. Wolves winning at Bournemouth the following day was not what they wanted. That victory means the Foxes are now five points from safety but with a vastly inferior goal difference. All is not well on and off the field at the King Power Stadium and with some tough fixtures on the way, it's going to take huge improvement to escape the bottom three.
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West Ham vs Leicester Form
West Ham and Leicester's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14
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43 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -16 |
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18
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25 | 38 | 6 | 7 | 25 | -47 |
West Ham and Leicester Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2025 - Premier League
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2025 - Premier League
15 Feb 2025 - Premier League
18 Jan 2025 - Premier League
15 Jan 2025 - Premier League
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2024 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
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West Ham vs Leicester Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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West Ham - Leicester: Form Analysis
West Ham really needed that win at Arsenal. The Irons have continued to inconsistent since the appointment of Graham Potter. They had earned just one point from four league games before getting that win at the Emirates.
Home form for the Hammers has seen them lose three of their last four league games. Each of those defeats saw them fail to score with eight goals conceded. Their only recent home victory has been the 3-2 win over Fulham.
Overall, they have won just four home league fixtures with seven of their games at the London Stadium being lost. The reverse fixture against Leicester saw them beaten 3-1 in early December.
City just can't stop conceding.
Leicester City are in big trouble down at the foot of the table. Their last four league and cup games have all ended in defeat with 12 goals being conceded.
The Foxes have now had 59 goals put past them in this season's Premier League. Six of their last seven away league games have been lost.
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West Ham vs Leicester last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
L. Fabianski
DefenderK. Mavropanos
Emerson
G. Rodriguez
C. Soler
A. Irving
L. Guilherme
ForwardE. Ferguson
D. Ings
J. Stolarczyk
DefenderC. Okoli
L. Thomas
C. Coady
MidfielderO. Skipp
H. Winks
S. Mavididi
P. Daka
J. Ayew
Missing players
N. Fullkrug
C. Summerville
I. Fatawu
West Ham & Leicester Squad Analysis
At the weekend, West Ham played a 5-3-2 formation against Arsenal. It worked but do you really need five at the back against Leicester? Potter is expected to return to a back four and be more attacking minded.
The change in formation could mean Aaron Cresswell replaced and Emerson Palmieri may make his return. Up front, on-loan Evan Ferguson could make his first start for the Hammers. Carlos Soler may also start in midfield or on the left wing.
Lucas Paqueta was injured in West Ham's recent home loss to Crystal Palace. He's close to regaining full fitness but likely to return after the upcoming international break. Coach Graham Potter says that Vladimir Coufal has an outside chance of playing against Leicester.
Managerial change on the way?
The problems are piling up for Leicester City. Another loss on Thursday could even spell the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their coach after some terrible results.
The Foxes have several injuries at present with Ricardo Pereira back in training but not yet ready to play. James Justin is doubtful for this game and that's bad news for a side that concedes so many goals. West Ham are likely to dominate possession and City will be under constant pressure.
Most goals and assists
West Ham
Leicester
J. Bowen
(12 Goals)
J. Vardy
(9 Goals)
J. Bowen
(8 Assists)
W. Ndidi
(5 Assists)
West Ham - Leicester Key Points
- Leicester have lost six of their last seven away league games.
- Leicester have conceded 21 goals in their last seven away league fixtures.
- Only Southampton have conceded more Premier League goals this season than Leicester.
- Leicester have only earned eight away league points this season.
- Leicester have failed to score in five of their last six league matches.
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Our West Ham vs Leicester Prediction
West Ham need to build on the win at the Emirates. Their confidence should have been boosted by that victory and it would be so frustrating if they reverted back to the form that has seen them drop to 16th in the table.
Leicester's plight at the bottom of the Premier League looks increasingly precarious. They are five points from safety, struggle to score and concede far too many goals. Our main West Ham v Leicester prediction is West Ham to win.
West Ham vs Leicester Alternative Predictions
Jarrod Bowen to score
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