Leicester vs West Ham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 3, 2024
One of the fixtures in the 14th round of the English Premier League will be played on Monday at the King Power Stadium, where Leicester hosts West Ham. Here's a solid bet on the goal total with promising winning potential.
Match Preview
The "Foxes" are going through turbulent times following their split with Steve Cooper. In the previous round, the managerless side suffered another setback, losing 1-4 away to Brentford. This marked their second heavy defeat in the last three matches, underscoring a deepening crisis within the squad.
Over their last five games, Leicester has lost four times and managed just one draw. Although they remain outside the relegation zone, the gap is razor-thin—only one point separates them from danger. If the club doesn't turn things around soon, a battle for survival seems inevitable.
Meanwhile, West Ham has shown inconsistency this season. Under Julen Lopetegui, the Londoners had a brief positive spell, keeping clean sheets and remaining unbeaten in two matches—a convincing 2-0 away win over Newcastle and a goalless home draw with Everton.
However, the previous round was a reality check, as the "Hammers" were thrashed 2-5 at home by Arsenal, with all goals conceded before halftime. This marked their fourth heavy defeat of the campaign, highlighting defensive frailties. Currently 14th in the table, they hold a six-point cushion from the relegation zone but risk getting drawn into the scrap if they can't stabilize their form.
Probable Line-ups
- Leicester: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Pereira, Winks, Ndidi, Mavididi, Ayew, Issahaku, Vardy.
- West Ham: Fabianski, Todibo, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Rodriguez, Soler, Palmieri, Paqueta, Bowen, Summerville.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Leicester has beaten West Ham in their last two meetings, scoring twice in each match.
- The "Foxes" have scored in their last seven Premier League home games.
- Leicester has conceded in 18 of their last 19 home league matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the visitors, but given the teams' recent statistics, the most compelling bet appears to be "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.60.
