Leeds United will host West Ham United at Elland Road on Friday as Premier League matchday action continues. Leeds have had a mixed return to England’s top flight, with two wins, two draws, and four defeats in eight matches, leaving them 16th with eight points. The Whites have struggled for goals, scoring just seven times this season, and come into this clash off a 2-0 defeat to Burnley.
West Ham, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to the campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo. Sitting 19th in the table with only four points from eight matches, the Hammers have won just once this season and suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford in their last outing. Despite the challenges, West Ham will travel in numbers to Elland Road demanding a response.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Leeds have won 49 of their 111 matches against West Ham, with 32 defeats.
The last meeting in May 2023 ended 3-1 in favor of the Hammers.
Leeds’ last home victory over West Ham was part of a strong historical record.
West Ham have managed only two away wins at Elland Road in recent years.
Both teams have struggled for consistency this season, making this a tight contest.
Team News
Leeds could be without Wilfried Gnonto, Noah Okafor, and Harry Gray. Ethan Ampadu and Pascal Struijk are doubtful due to illness. Daniel James is expected to start, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.
West Ham will be without Konstantinos Mavropanos, Niclas Fullkrug, and George Earthy. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf are likely to return, while Tomas Soucek could make his 200th Premier League appearance.
Prediction
Both sides are struggling for consistency, and this encounter could be evenly matched. Expect a hard-fought draw at Elland Road.
Predicted Score: Leeds United 1-1 West Ham United