The Premier League Matchday 27 encounter between West Ham and Leicester will take place on February 27 at the London Stadium. West Ham vs. Leicester: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
West Ham
In the previous round, the team sensationally defeated Arsenal 1-0, and they did it on the opponent's pitch. Prior to this, the Londoners had not won in four consecutive league matches (1 draw and 3 losses). Notably, this was only the fifth match in the current Premier League season where West Ham managed to keep a clean sheet. Graham Potter's side is positioned 16th in the league standings, 13 points clear of the nearest relegation zone rival.
- The Londoners have not won 6 of their last 8 Premier League matches (1 draw and 5 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 9 of West Ham's last 12 league games.
- The club has conceded in 21 of their last 22 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for West Ham (3-4-2-1)
Alphonse Areola – Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Aaron Cresswell – Oliver Scarles, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse – Tomas Soucek, Mohammed Kudus – Jarrod Bowen.
Leicester
The Foxes approach the upcoming match with a series of three consecutive league defeats without scoring. The team suffered heavy losses to Everton and Brentford, both 0-4, and also fell to Arsenal (0-2). The recent defeat to Brentford marked their sixth consecutive home loss without finding the net, setting a negative record for Leicester in their Premier League history. It's worth noting that only Ipswich and Southampton have scored less than Ruud van Nistelrooy's side in the current league season.
- The club has lost 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches.
- Leicester has failed to score in 8 of their last 11 league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in the last seven away matches for the Foxes in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Leicester (4-2-3-1)
Mads Hermansen – Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Voyo Koulibaly – Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumare – Bobby Decordova-Reid, Bilal El Khannous, Jordan Ayew – Jamie Vardy.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 15%.
West Ham vs. Leicester: Match Prediction
The Foxes are in poor form but still have a chance to secure their Premier League status for next season. It's crucial not to fall far behind Wolverhampton, who are 17th. I predict that Ruud van Nistelrooy's side will either avoid defeat or lose minimally. West Ham tends to perform better against local rivals, often dropping points against teams in the lower half of the table.
In the current Premier League season, the Londoners have not been impressive even at home, where they have secured 4 victories. Only one of these wins was by a margin of two or more goals. Additionally, Leicester has not lost to West Ham in four consecutive league meetings (3 wins and 1 draw). Notably, in the first round, the Foxes defeated the Londoners at home with a 3-1 scoreline. Therefore, my prediction is Leicester with a handicap (+1).
