Leicester City FC vs West Ham United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Leicester City FC vs West Ham United FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- West Ham United FC 38 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Assistant 1 Tim Wood
- Assistant 2 Marc Perry
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Manchester United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Arsenal FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 25 Nov | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Everton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Manchester United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds King Power Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Leicester City FC and West Ham United FC.
- 2' Jamie Vardy makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Leicester City FC are in front.
- 7' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 12' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 17' Crysencio Summerville has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Boubakary Soumare on 22 minutes.
- 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 32' The travelling West Ham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie Vardy on 37.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leicester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' West Ham United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' Another change for West Ham United FC made on 46 minute. Danny Ings leaves to be changed by Crysencio Summerville.
- 51' It looks surprising West Ham United FC does not make any changes. Niclas Fullkrug has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' West Ham United FC have won 462 goals from 341 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' The crowd applauds Jannik Vestergaard as he leaves the pitch. Wout Faes steps in for Leicester City FC.
- 61' What a moment for Bilal El Khannouss! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' Time for substitution for West Ham United FC. Carlos Soler is replaced by Lucas Paqueta.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Leicester City FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past West Ham United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 72' Leicester City FC make a change. Kasey McAteer trudges off to be replaced by Stephy Mavididi on 72 minutes.
- 74' Bilal El Khannouss makes way for Bobby Reid at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
- 76' That is a card for West Ham United FC. Edson Alvarez will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Niclas Fullkrug has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohammed Kudus on 79 minute.
- 84' The 25-year-old Mohammed Kudus has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' France international Boubakary Soumare has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Patson Daka gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- 90' The whistle greets Facundo Buonanotte as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Ayew.
- With this win, Leicester City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Patson Daka 59'
- 6
-
23
Jannik Vestergaard ↓ Wout Faes 59'
- 4
- 2
- 24
- 30
- 16
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↓ Stephy Mavididi 72'
- 40
-
11
Bilal El Khannouss ↓ Bobby Reid 74'
Bench
- 1
-
18
Jordan Ayew ↑ 90'
- 22
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 74'
-
10
Stephy Mavididi ↑ 72'
-
20
Patson Daka ↑ 59'
-
3
Wout Faes ↑ 59'
- 5
- 33
Coach
Ruud van Nistelrooy
West Ham United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15
- 29
- 18
- 1
- 20
-
4
Carlos Soler ↓ Lucas Paqueta 62'
- 19
-
28
Tomas Soucek ↓ Michail Antonio 62'
-
5
Vladimir Coufal ↓ Emerson 62'
- 14
- 26
Bench
-
10
Lucas Paqueta ↑ 62'
-
33
Emerson ↑ 62'
-
9
Michail Antonio ↑ 62'
-
11
Niclas Fullkrug ↑ 79'
- 21
- 24
-
7
Crysencio Summerville ↑ 46'
- 17
- 42
Coach
Julen Lopetegui
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Fornals | 4 |
| Harvey Barnes | 4 |
| Michail Antonio | 4 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 3 |
| Youri Tielemans | 3 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 3 |
| Ricardo Pereira | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2024-12-03
Leicester City FC
3–1
West Ham United FC
W
2024-11-30
Brentford FC
4–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-11-23
Leicester City FC
1–2
Chelsea FC
L
2024-11-10
Manchester United FC
3–0
Leicester City FC
L
2024-11-02
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2024-10-25
Leicester City FC
1–3
Nottingham Forest FC
L
West Ham United FC Form
2024-12-03
Leicester City FC
3–1
West Ham United FC
L
2024-11-30
West Ham United FC
2–5
Arsenal FC
L
2024-11-25
Newcastle United FC
0–2
West Ham United FC
W
2024-11-09
West Ham United FC
0–0
Everton FC
D
2024-11-02
Nottingham Forest FC
3–0
West Ham United FC
L
2024-10-27
West Ham United FC
2–1
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
West Ham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
73%
Draw or West Ham United FC
52%
Leicester City FC or West Ham United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | West Ham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
West Ham United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

