The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Leeds United lock horns with David Moyes' West Ham United side in an important clash at London Stadium on Sunday.
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Leeds United are currently in 18th place in the Premier League standings and have struggled in the top flight this season. The away side held Newcastle United to an admirable 2-2 draw last week and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
West Ham United, on the other hand, are in 15th place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent so far this season. The Hammers edged AZ Alkmaar to a 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
West Ham United vs Leeds United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Leeds United have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 49 out of the 110 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 31 victories.
- Since their return to the English top flight in 2020, Leeds United have lost three of their five matches against West Ham United in the Premier League.
- Leeds United won this fixture by a 3-2 margin last season and have not won consecutive league games away from home against West Ham United since 1997.
- West Ham United are unbeaten in their final home game in the Premier League for the last five seasons, with their previous such defeat coming at the hands of Liverpool in 2017.
- Leeds United have lost all six of their away games against teams from London in the Premier League so far this season.
West Ham United vs Leeds United Prediction
West Ham United have managed to step up in recent weeks and have effectively steered themselves away from the relegation zone. Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen have improved in recent weeks and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Leeds United remain in the relegation zone at the moment and cannot afford a debacle in this fixture. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw on Sunday.
Prediction: West Ham United 2-2 Leeds United
West Ham United vs Leeds United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Leeds United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Michail Antonio to score - Yes