Premier League 2022-23: West Ham vs Leeds United: Prediction, head-to-head, live telecast

Both clubs are in a battle to avoid relegation

West Ham vs Leeds United promises to be a six-pointer. Even though they are theoretically secure, David Moyes' team is only six points clear of Leeds. But because they have a nine-goal advantage, West Ham will probably likely avoid the drop even if they lose their remaining two games.

Moyes will be eager to obtain the outcome he needs to guarantee Premier League football for another season since a loss in this game might leave them nervous moving into the final round of games.

Sam Allardyce will have to overcome the odds to lead his Leeds team out of the bottom three with just two games remaining. However, they are still in with a chance as they enter the weekend just a point below Everton and three behind Nottingham Forest.

And it would be a good moment to play the Hammers, who will likely be exhausted from Thursday night's second leg of their Europa Conference League semifinal in Alkmaar.

Kick-off: 21-05-2023, 6 pm IST, 12:30 pm GMT

West Ham in form all competition: LWLLLL

Leeds United in form all competition: DLLDL

Match Facts

• In 10 of their last 12 matches at home in all competitions, West Ham haven't suffered a defeat.
• Leeds United's recent Premier League performance has been poor; in their previous 23 games, they have only won three.
• West Ham has won at least one goal in 12 straight home games against other teams in all tournaments.

Players to watch

West Ham: Declan Rice

Declan Rice's farewell home encounter for West Ham United may be this one, as the English midfielder is expected to leave in the summer. The skipper is 17/2 at Paddy Power to score at all times and he is hoping to go on a high note.

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford

In both of Allardyce's games as head coach, Patrick Bamford started at centre forward and should do so once again. He has two goals in his previous six games, and William Hill puts him at 5/2 to score again this time.

Injury and player news

Although David Moyes has no injury worries heading into this encounter, he is anticipated to make a number of changes to his starting lineup following Thursday's Conference League meeting.

Five members of the first team, including Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Stuart Dallas, and Liam Cooper, may not be available to head coach Allardyce because they will continue to get medical attention.Junior Firpo is also suspended for the guests.

Head-to-head

Matches:

West Ham: 31

Draws: 30

Leeds United: 49

Predicted lineup

West ham: Areola; Kahrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Paqueta, Bowen, Antonio, Benrahma

Leeds United: Robles; Ayling, Kristensen, Wober, Junior, Mckennie, Koch, Greenwood, Rodrigo, Bamford, Harrison

Prediction

It won't be an easy game for either team, but West Ham has played more like a Conference team while struggling to win games in the Premier League. Leeds believes they are in the same position as last year and will face West Ham, who will be fatigued from their game on Thursday, but Hammer will still win this match thanks to their talented roster.

Prediction: West Ham 2-0 Leeds United

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