With both West Ham and Leeds enjoying the comforts of mid-table, both could make a push for an even stronger position when going toe-to-toe on Monday, 8 at 20:00 at London Stadium. The Irons lie 6th in the table on 45 points from 26 games. 10 points behind following the first 26 matches Leeds find themselves in a commendable 11th place.
Surprisingly a position at the fun end of the table is at stake when West Ham clash with Leeds. Both have been faring better than most were expecting this season.
West Ham United has won in the last 4 of 5 matches at home;West Ham United scored in the last 10 of 12 matches;Total goals was OVER 2.5 in West Ham United’s last 7 of 9 matches;West Ham United scored the last 12 matches in a row at home.
Leeds United conceded in the last 8 of 10 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Leeds United’s last 3 of 5 matches;Leeds United scored in the last 6 of 8 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The Irons were halted in their steps last week with a defeat in the league, though form has otherwise been good lately. In their previous 3 matches The Irons finished off Sheffield United in a 3-0 win and went on to a 2-1 win against Tottenham. Their latest match served up a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City.
Leeds will enter the match hoping to finally end their disappointing run of form in the league. In their 3 latest outings Leeds were beaten 1-0 by Wolves and went on to a 3-0 win against Southampton. Their latest game produced a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.
On the back of these results and with Leeds performing poorly, siding with The Irons at odds 2.10 is the obvious way to go.
Leeds were left reeling when The Irons took a 2-1 win in their latest Premier League encounter. It served as pay back for the 1-0 defeat Leeds handed out in the reverse match. Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet 3 times in the last 8 matches between West Ham and Leeds. Both teams to score paid out 2 times in those 10 meetings. Leeds enjoy a 4-2-2 advantage in the Premier League against The Irons.
The Hammers find themselves brilliantly placed 6th in the table on 45 points from 26 matches. On an praiseworthy 11th place Leeds are 10 points behind in the standings.
Following odds are available for this match with the bookmakers: The Irons to win pays out at 2.10, the best prize for a draw is 3.50, while an away win for Leeds returns you odds 3.50. West Ham won 6 of their last 10 home league games whereas Leeds lost 6 of their last 10 away league games.
The chance of both teams to score (BTTS) in this match is as high as 64%, judging by the odds on offer with the bookmakers. This equals a decent payout of odds 1.57 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Accordingly betting on a “NO” in the BTTS market pays out at odds 2.38. The last 10 home league games for West Ham averaged 2.8 goals per game with BTTS paying out 7 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Leeds the average total goals were 4 with 6 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
The chance of this match going over 2.5 goals is as high as 61% judging by the odds on offer with the bookmakers. This amounts to a payout of odds 1.65 if you wish to place a bet on OVER 2.5 goals. Accordingly, betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 2.10. West Ham’s last 10 home league games saw an average of 2.8 goals per match. 8 of West Ham’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Leeds’s last 10 away league games averaged 4 goals per game. 8 of Leeds’s last 10 away matches went over 2.5 goals.