- Leeds United have failed to win either of their last 2 games at Elland Road.
- West Ham are without a win in their last 2 away matches.
- The Hammers have won one and drawn one of the last 2 head-to-head matchups between these sides.
Farke vs Nuno is a classic clash of styles
Daniel Farke’s possession-based, high-pressing style has brought a level of stability to Leeds United, but his tactics have yet to fully bed into the Premier League as evidenced by their 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 matches (W1 D1 L3). This Leeds United vs West Ham prediction highlights the uncertain form both sides are exhibiting.
Leeds sit 16th in the Premier League table with eight points from eight games, a result of a tough opening series of games that has seen Farke’s men fail to get going in what is a crucial season.
The Leeds United vs West Ham betting tips suggest West Ham’s opening games have been no easier and Nuno Espírito Santo’s early work is yet to produce the desired results. The Londoners are 19th in the table with just four points from their first eight matches after failing to build any momentum since his appointment.
West Ham’s discipline can frustrate Leeds
Leeds United will look to dominate possession and it will be down to West Ham to sit back and try to catch the Whites on the break. The only thing holding West Ham back from a total defensive approach is Nuno’s desire for his side to play on the counter-attack in transition, but his men are still yet to find their rhythm. For those considering a Leeds United vs West Ham preview, West Ham’s compactness could be decisive.
The visitors have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four Premier League away games this season, averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50 on average. If Leeds can break through the compact Hammers lines, they will dominate and their attacking talent should be able to punish the visitors on the transition.
Noah Okafor is their main attacking threat with two goals in his last five Premier League games and he has scored a third of Leeds’ goals in that time. West Ham’s creative spark comes from Malick Diouf, who has three assists in seven games and has shown a sharp vision and quality delivery in his performances.
Hammers can keep it cagey
Jarrod Bowen is the most likely goal scorer for West Ham on Friday with three goals in his seven Premier League appearances. He has netted both of the goals in their last two games and has a solid chance of scoring again.
With both sides desperate for a victory to inject some momentum into their campaigns, our Leeds United vs West Ham prediction is influenced by the odds which are slightly in favour of the home side at 1.98. West Ham are listed as big underdogs at 4.18 while the draw is 3.67. Leeds have not beaten West Ham at home, however, and they have a terrible record against them overall.
This will be a cagey battle and the Leeds United vs West Ham prediction leans toward the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.87.
