Leeds will take on West Ham in the Premier League on Friday, 24 October, in a match that suddenly looks like a huge one in the context of relegation.
Although we are only eight games into the new Premier League season, a defeat for West Ham here would leave them seven points behind Leeds, which feels significant.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Leeds vs West Ham prediction below.
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Leeds vs West Ham prediction: Alarm bells to ring for the Hammers
Key Stats
- Leeds have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their home matches this season.
- Only Nottingham Forest have scored fewer goals than West Ham this season
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Nuno Espirito Santo's matches in charge of West Ham.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-0 West Ham
West Ham have lost their last two matches by two goals to nil, and an identical result is very much on the cards on Friday night. Leeds will lean heavily on their home form this season, and although they aren't in great form, far more pressure in the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leeds start as favourites
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Leeds vs West Ham odds are damning if you are a West Ham supporter, especially when you consider that Leeds are a newly promoted side. Ladbrokes have given Leeds a 54.1% chance of winning the match, while West Ham have been given a 23.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage West Ham
It's been two years since these two teams last played each other, and a lot has changed at West Ham since then. However, the Hammers do still have a good recent record in this fixture, winning three of their last five matches against Leeds.
England Premier League 21/05/23
West Ham
Leeds
England Premier League 04/01/23
Leeds
West Ham
England Premier League 16/01/22
West Ham
Leeds
England FA Cup 09/01/22
West Ham
Leeds
England Premier League 25/09/21
Leeds
West Ham
Leeds preview: Farke sweating on several players
Daniel Farke has confirmed that a number of his players are touch-and-go for this one. Ethan Ampadu and Pascal Struijk have the best chance of making it, as they are only dealing with minor illnesses, but there are huge doubts around the availabilities of Noah Okafor and Wilfried Gnonto.
Predicted lineup: Darlow (GK), Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Stach, Longstaff, Tanaka, James, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison
Last five results
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds
- Leeds 1-2 Tottenham
- Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth
- Wolves 1-3 Leeds
- Fulham 1-0 Leeds
West Ham preview: Nuno to change things up?
Nuno Espirito Santo could be tempted to make wholesale changes on Friday after watching his side's dire display against Brentford on Monday night. The former Nottingham Forest boss will be without Konstantinos Mavropanos, George Earthy and Niclas Fullkrug due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf, Soucek, Irving, Bowen, Summerville, Fernandes, Paqueta
Last five results
- West Ham 0-2 Brentford
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
- Everton 1-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
Player to watch: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still waiting for his first Leeds goal at Elland Road, and he is unlikely to get a better chance than he will get on Friday night, considering West Ham's frailties at the back. Calvert-Lewin has never been a prolific goalscorer, but the Elland Road crowd will turn on him if he doesn't start finding the back of the net more often.