West Ham vs Leeds United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
English Premier League
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 24, 2026, West Ham will face Leeds United. Only a win gives the hosts any chance to survive.
West Ham vs Leeds United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The London club faltered last season. But Potter, who replaced the unsuccessful Lopetegui, managed to lift the team at least to 14th place. Graham was dismissed back in 2025 after further setbacks, but even with Nuno Espírito Santo, the team couldn't really get out of the relegation zone; moreover, they lost a couple of times in the final stretch, especially as Tottenham improved. In the previous round, they also lost 1-3 to Newcastle.
The team from Elland Road, after being relegated to the Championship in 2023, appointed Farke as head coach. He succeeded only on the second attempt. However, already in the Premier League, his team performed well, establishing themselves as mid-table contenders and even reached the cup semifinals. In the last round, they upset Brighton, winning 1-0.
The London side averages 1.16 goals scored per match while conceding 1.76. The Premier League newcomers have scored an average of 1.32 goals and conceded 1.43 per game.
Previous Matches: West Ham vs Leeds United
In the last four encounters, each club has one win in regular time.
The hosts are expected to win, but it seems the visitors have more belief in themselves. We suggest betting on their victory with a +1 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
West Ham vs Leeds United: Key Statistics and Trends
- West Ham has lost three matches in a row
- 54% of West Ham’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.92.
- Leeds United has won four of their last seven matches
- 59% of Leeds matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.76.
West Ham vs Leeds United: Probable Starting Lineups
West Ham plays with a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Hermansen – Disasi, Mavropanos, Todibo – Diouf, Wan-Bissaka, Mateus Fernandes, Soucek – Summerville, Bowen – Castellanos. Fabianski is unavailable.
Leeds United plays with a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Darlow – Struijk, Bijol, Rodon – Justin, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, Bogle – Okafor, Calvert-Lewin. Gruev is definitely out; Struijk, Bogle, and Okafor are questionable.
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