One of the key fixtures in the 14th round of the English Premier League takes place on Monday at King Power Stadium, where Leicester hosts West Ham. Here’s a strong bet on the goal total with good potential for a winning outcome.
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Match Preview
Leicester is enduring a turbulent period following their split with manager Steve Cooper. In their last match, the managerless side suffered a heavy 1-4 loss to Brentford, marking their second significant defeat in the past three games. Over their last five outings, Leicester has lost four times, securing just one draw. Though they remain out of the relegation zone, the gap is minimal, with only one point separating them from danger. Without a turnaround soon, a relegation battle looks imminent.
West Ham has been similarly inconsistent this season. Under Julen Lopetegui, they had a brief positive run, remaining unbeaten in two matches and keeping clean sheets, including a 2-0 win over Newcastle and a 0-0 draw with Everton. However, their last match ended in a humbling 2-5 loss to Arsenal at home, with all goals conceded in the first half. This was their fourth heavy defeat of the season, exposing defensive weaknesses. Currently 14th, West Ham holds a six-point lead over the relegation zone but could soon find themselves dragged into a fight for survival if they don’t stabilize.
Probable Line-ups
- Leicester: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Pereira, Winks, Ndidi, Mavididi, Ayew, Issahaku, Vardy
- West Ham: Fabianski, Todibo, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Rodriguez, Soler, Palmieri, Paqueta, Bowen, Summerville
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Leicester has won the last two meetings with West Ham, scoring twice in each match.
- Leicester has scored in their last seven Premier League home games.
- Leicester has conceded in 18 of their last 19 home league matches.
Prediction
While bookmakers slightly favor West Ham, given both teams’ recent form, the best bet appears to be “Both Teams to Score” at odds of 1.60.
