West Ham aim for fourth win in a row
West Ham are playing a good season and seem to be rewarded for their impressive development under David Moyes in 2021/22. Currently, the club from London is in fourth place and that is where West Ham want to be at the end of the season, knowing full well that it will take a tour de force to get there.
Because the season is still long and the competition never sleeps. It may be a phrase, but West Ham have to think game by game. And as far as the next game is concerned, things are looking good. Ahead of the West Ham v Leeds game, the odds show that the hosts are seen as favourites by the bookies.
Opponents Leeds, on the other hand, are more of a surprise package. The visitors want to take at least a point to boost their self-confidence. But everything must be right on Sunday (15:00)
West Ham – Statistics & current form
So far, West Ham can be very satisfied with what they have achieved this season. Currently, the team of manager David Moyes is in fourth place in the somewhat distorted Premier League table. But there is a lot of competition from behind, Arsenal and co. still want to catch up with West Ham.
After an interim low, the hosts have recently regained their composure. Three wins in a row in the Premier League indicate that the Moyes team is in good form. In addition, West Ham have been spared major outbreaks of illness and do not have too many absentees in their small squad.
Before the match West Ham vs. Leeds, the betting odds indicate a favourite role for the hosts, which is also relatively clear. Individually, the host has advantages, the form also speaks in favour of the club from London, who won their last game on Wednesday with 2-0 against Norwich City.
West Ham look to extend their series
West Ham are looking to extend their run of three consecutive Premier League wins. In addition, the last three games against Leeds have all been won. With a win, both series would live on. Moreover, it could increase the pressure on Arsenal and Tottenham, who only play afterwards.
This season, it is noticeable that West Ham score slightly less at home than away. However, with an average of 1.7 and 1.82 respectively, the difference is not too great. Against a Leeds team that has often shown itself to be very vulnerable so far, West Ham’s good offence will be crucial. 39 goals are a good tally, which of course should be improved.
So a lot of parameters speak in favour of the hosts in the run-up. This also has an influence on the rating, because before the West Ham vs. Leeds match, our prediction is that the Moyes eleven will leave the field as the winner.
Predicted West Ham line-up:
Fabianski – Coufal, Diop, Dawson, Masuaku – Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Lanzini, Bowen – Antonio
Last matches played by West Ham:
Premier League
01/12 2022 – West Ham 2 – 0 Norwich
FA Cup
01/09 2022 – West Ham 2 – 0 Leeds
Premier League
01/01 2022 – Crystal Palace 2 – 3 West Ham
12/28 2021 – Watford 1 – 4 West Ham
12/26 2021 – West Ham 2 – 3 Southampton
Leeds – Statistics & current form
Leeds are playing a mixed season at best. Last season, the team wowed with some outstanding attacking football at times, but this season they often lack balance. Leeds regularly create chances, but efficiency is a problem.
In the FA Cup, Leeds lost 2-0 away to West Ham at the same venue, but they won their last league game against Burnley 3-1 on 2 January. Before that, two games were cancelled due to corona, and before that Leeds lost three games, conceding 14 goals. This also highlights where Leeds need to improve. Defensively, not only is the necessary compactness often lacking, but the individual mistakes simply get out of hand. The many goals scored in Leeds games ensure that before the West Ham vs Leeds game, our value tip is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored.
Leeds must keep an eye on the relegation places
Only two teams (Newcastle and Norwich) are even weaker defensively than Leeds, offensively only three teams have a weaker record. But because Leeds still collected four wins and seven draws, the first relegation place is eight points away. Without a doubt, however, the visitors should keep an eye on this place, because Burnley have two games in reserve.
Away from home, Leeds have not fared well this season, averaging just 0.67 points and scoring only eight goals, which is far from ideal. Bielsa’s team has won once away from home, at the end of October at bottom side Norwich.
So the signs speak for themselves. It would be surprising if Leeds took something away from this game. Therefore, before the West Ham vs Leeds game, our tip is that the hosts will win the game.
Predicted Leeds line-up:
Meslier – Ayling, Cooper, Koch, Junior Firpo – Klick, Shackleton, James, Harrison, Raphinha – Roberts
Last matches played by Leeds:
FA Cup
01/09 2022 – West Ham 2 – 0 Leeds
Premier League
01/02 2022 – Leeds 3 – 1 Burnley
12/18 2021 – Leeds 1 – 4 Arsenal London
12/14 2021 – Manchester City 7 – 0 Leeds
12/11 2021 – Chelsea London 3 – 2 Leeds
West Ham – Leeds Direct Comparison / H2H Record
In all history, West Ham lead the direct comparison with Leeds, winning 48 games and losing only 31. In the last three games West Ham have also always come out on top, but before that Leeds dominated the head-to-head comparison for numerous years
West Ham – Leeds Tip
West Ham and Leeds need a win, for West Ham it is about the top four places, for Leeds it is about keeping the distance to the relegation zone. The visitors haven’t looked too good against West Ham recently though.
Furthermore, West Ham’s form is better, individually the host also has advantages. Therefore, before the match West Ham vs Leeds our tip is that the Moyes eleven will take the victory.
