Round 38 - Premier League
West Ham United VS Leeds United
London Stadium
24 May, 2026
Overview:
West Ham United host Leeds United in a Premier League Round 38 matchup with contrasting recent indicators: West Ham carry home advantage and a more settled defensive structure, while Leeds bring stronger recent attacking expectation and higher tempo away performances. The historical head-to-head is competitive, and current-form signals suggest a tightly contested match with both teams likely to create chances.
Recent H2H results: Leeds United 2-2 West Ham United
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Leeds United.
West Ham may look to slow the game, attack via set pieces and direct balls, and exploit Leeds' high line. Leeds are likely to press aggressively, seek territory, and force turnovers in midfield. The key tactical battle is whether West Ham can bypass pressure cleanly and whether Leeds can avoid being punished in transition.
Leeds' superior recent attacking output slightly offsets West Ham's home edge, but the competitive H2H and both sides' defensive vulnerabilities increase draw and both-teams-to-score likelihood. The model leans toward a narrow away edge or a scoring draw.
Last Update: 21-05-2026
Stats:
| West Ham United | Leeds United |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.35 | 1.55 |
| Win Probability | |
| 29.4 | 42.8 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |