Leicester City vs West Ham United Prediction and Betting Tips | December 3rd 2024

Leicester City will entertain West Ham United at King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Tuesday. Both teams have endured a slow start to their league campaign, with two wins for the hosts and four wins for the Hammers in 13 games.

Leicester City are winless in their last six games in all competitions, suffering five losses. They suffered their third consecutive league defeat last week, falling to a 4-1 away loss to Brentford.

They had a good start to the match as Facundo Buonanotte, assisted by Jamie Vardy, broke the deadlock in the 21st minute. Kevin Schade produced a remarkable display, assisting the equalizer for Brentford while also bagging a hat-trick.

The Hammers saw their unbeaten streak ended after two games last week, suffering a 5-2 home loss to Arsenal. It was a highly entertaining match, with all seven goals being scored in the first half. Defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri had scored for West Ham within two minutes of each other.

Leicester City vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have locked horns 140 times in all competitions. They have contested these games closely, with the visitors having a narrow 55-51 lead in wins and 34 games ending in draws.
They last met in the 2022-23 Premier League campaign and Leicester secured a league double with a 4-1 win on aggregate.
The hosts have scored two goals apiece in four of their last five games in this fixture.
Leicester City have conceded at least two goals in six of their last seven games in all competitions while scoring six games during that period.
West Ham United have two wins in their travels in the Premier League this season. Interestingly, they have kept clean sheets in these wins as well.
West Ham have outscored the hosts 17-16 in 13 league games this season and also have the better defensive record, conceding three goals fewer (24).

Leicester City vs West Ham United Prediction

The Foxes have seen a drop in form recently, suffering three consecutive defeats in the Premier League. They have conceded 10 goals in their last four league games and will look to improve upon that record. They have suffered just one loss in their last five home meetings against the visitors, scoring nine times while conceding eight goals.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will be without the services of Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, and Abdul Fatawu in his first game as the Leicester manager. Harry Winks faces a late fitness test.

West Ham United conceded for the first time after keeping two consecutive clean sheets last week and will look to improve upon that record. Interestingly, they have conceded at least three goals in three of their last five away games across all competitions.

Niclas Fullkrug is a confirmed absentee for Julen Lopetegui. Jean-Clair Todibo picked up an injury against Arsenal last week and faces a late fitness test. Mohammed Kudus is back after a lengthy suspension and should be included in the starting XI.

Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history, they are expected to play out a high-scoring draw.

Prediction: Leicester City 2-2 West Ham United

Leicester City vs West Ham United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes