West Ham United vs Leicester City Predictions

West Ham United will welcome Leicester City to the London Stadium on February 28, 2025, in a vital Premier League matchup, as Round 27 brings together two sides desperate for points amidst contrasting fortunes. West Ham, under Graham Potter, are projected to sit 16th with around 21 points from 26 matches as of February 26, 2025, following a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Arsenal (Feb 22, 2025), aiming to build momentum at home. Leicester City, managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, are expected to languish in 19th with approximately 17 points, reeling from a 4-0 loss to Brentford (Feb 21, 2025), and fighting to climb out of the relegation zone. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win West Ham United vs Leicester City in this Premier League showdown?

Team Form & Recent Performances

West Ham United

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 6W, 3D, 17L (21 points, 16th in Premier League)
Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Arsenal (Feb 22, 2025)
Home Form: 4W, 2D, 7L (15 goals scored, 20 conceded)

West Ham United have endured a turbulent season, but their recent 1-0 victory over Arsenal has injected new life into their campaign, snapping a four-game winless streak (0W, 1D, 3L) as of February 26, 2025. Projected at 21 points from 26 matches, their last home win before Arsenal came against Fulham (3-2, Dec 14, 2024). At home, they’ve averaged 1.15 goals scored and 1.54 conceded per game, showing resilience but vulnerability that Leicester could exploit if West Ham fail to capitalize on their newfound confidence.

Leicester City

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 4W, 5D, 17L (17 points, 19th in Premier League)
Latest Result: 4-0 loss vs. Brentford (Feb 21, 2025)
Away Form: 1W, 2D, 9L (10 goals scored, 28 conceded)

Leicester City are in freefall, with their 4-0 thrashing by Brentford extending a dire run of three straight league losses and just one win in their last 12 games (1W, 2D, 9L) as of February 26, 2025. Projected at 17 points from 26 matches, their last away win—a 2-1 upset at Tottenham (Aug 19, 2024)—feels distant. On the road, they’ve averaged 0.83 goals scored and 2.33 conceded per game, exposing a leaky defense and toothless attack that could spell trouble against a revitalized West Ham.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Leicester City 3W, West Ham United 1W, 1D (5 meetings since 2022)
Recent Meetings:

• Dec 3, 2024: Leicester City 3-1 West Ham United (Premier League)

• May 28, 2023: Leicester City 2-1 West Ham United (Premier League)

• Feb 14, 2023: West Ham United 1-0 Leicester City (Premier League)

Key Trend: Leicester have won the last 3 meetings; 2 of the last 3 H2Hs saw over 2.5 goals.

Leicester City have dominated recent encounters, with their 3-1 win in December 2024 at King Power Stadium—Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game as manager—highlighting their edge, thanks to goals from Jamie Vardy and Facundo Buonanotte. West Ham’s sole victory in this span came in 2023 at home, but Leicester’s current form contrasts sharply with their historical success in this fixture. Matches have averaged 2.6 goals, hinting at potential fireworks despite Leicester’s struggles.

Key Players to Watch

West Ham United

• Jarrod Bowen (FWD): 8 goals in 2024/25; West Ham’s top scorer and match-winner vs. Arsenal.

• Mohammed Kudus (MID): 5 goals, 3 assists; dynamic playmaker with flair.

• Lukasz Fabianski (GK): 5 clean sheets; steady presence in goal.

Leicester City

• Jamie Vardy (FWD): 6 goals in 2024/25; Leicester’s veteran striker and talisman.

• James Maddison (MID): 4 goals, 5 assists; creative spark despite team struggles.

• Mads Hermansen (GK): 3 clean sheets; key to any defensive resistance.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

West Ham’s possession-based 4-2-3-1 (1.19 goals per game) under Potter will face Leicester’s counterattacking 4-2-3-1 (1.08 goals per game). Bowen’s finishing and Kudus’s creativity could overwhelm Leicester’s porous defense (2.04 goals conceded per game), which has collapsed on the road. Leicester will rely on Vardy’s experience and Maddison’s vision, but their 0.83 away goals average suggests limited threat. West Ham’s Michail Antonio (out, injury) and Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu (doubtful, injury) may affect lineups, with the London Stadium’s 60,000 fans adding pressure on the Foxes.

Prediction: West Ham United vs Leicester City

Our Prediction: West Ham United to Win

TIP 2: Total Goal - Over 2