Preview: West Ham vs Leeds United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26 quarter-final

The Peacocks have already defeated the Hammers once this season.

West Ham United are now going to lock horns with Leeds United for their quarterfinal fixture of the 2025-26 FA Cup. The London Stadium is going to witness this interesting outing between these clubs.

Nuno Espírito Santo’s men have failed to perform to their full potential in their last three matches. They are coming in after facing a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in their previous matchup. West Ham United will be at home for their next contest, and they are surely going to use it to their advantage.

Leeds United are going to have a tough competition on their hands here. They will be away from home, and it is only going to put them under pressure from the start. The Daniel Farke-led side will be gunning for a win in their upcoming FA Cup clash, as it will help them secure a spot in the semifinals.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: London Stadium
• Date: Sunday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 09:00 PM IST/ 03:30 PM GMT/ 10:30 AM ET/ 07:30 AM PT
• Referee: Craig Pawson
• VAR: In use

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— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 2, 2026

Form:

West Ham: L-W-D-D-L

Leeds: L-L-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Valentín Castellanos (West Ham)

The 27-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side to the next stage of the oldest club cup competition. Even though he has scored one goal in the tournament this season, Valentín Castellanos is going to be an important aspect of the squad for West Ham United in the attacking front.

Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United)

Lukas Nmecha will be pushing for a top performance here so that he can get his side back to winning ways. He is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Leeds United. He has three goal involvements in the FA Cup this season.

He will be eager to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• West Ham United are winless in their last three matches.
• Leeds United have secured one win in their last three fixtures.
• The Hammers have only bagged one win in their last four confrontations against the Peacocks.

West Ham vs Leeds: Betting Tips and Odds

• West Ham United to win @6/4 AK Bets
• Valentín Castellanos to score @11/5 Spread Ex
• Goals under 3.5 @5/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Lukasz Fabianski is not going to be in action for West Ham United. He is injured. Crysencio Summerville might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Leeds United will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 112

West Ham won: 32

Leeds won: 50

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

West Ham predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Hermansen (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Potts, Fernandes; Bowen, Castellanos, Pablo

Leeds predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Darlow (GK); Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Ampadu, Stach, Justin; Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin, Nmecha

Match Prediction

The Peacocks are going to be the visiting side, but it is should not slow them down much. The Hammers will be willing to put up a tough battle in this crucial knockout fixture. If they manage the game well and capitalise on key moments, West Ham United are likely to come out on top and secure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Leeds

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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