Leicester City vs West Ham predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium. Leicester absolutely need to win to avoid the drop. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Leicester City vs West Ham United Predictions
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Leicester’s Do-or-Die Clash with West Ham: Can the Foxes Avoid the Drop?
Key Stats
– Jamie Vardy have been directly involved in seven goals this season (three goals and four assists), making him a key player in the upcoming match.
– West Ham United have distanced themselves from the relegation scrap with strong victories against Manchester United and Leeds.
In the midst of a turbulent Premier League season, Leicester City finds themselves on the brink of relegation. Once the league’s underdog champions, the Foxes are now clawing for survival as they prepare to welcome West Ham United to the King Power Stadium. As they confront the spectre of falling back into the second division of English football, a win is critical, especially considering the precariousness of their situation heading into the final day of the season.
Struggling Foxes
Leicester City’s recent battles on the pitch have been hard-fought. Their resilient display at Newcastle showed a team desperate to gather points, but they find themselves at the mercy of other outcomes on the last day of the season. Even with a win, they could still be facing relegation if Everton triumphs over Bournemouth.
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The Foxes have shown flashes of brilliance at home recently, pulling off victories against the likes of Manchester United and Leeds. However, they’ve also stumbled, as evidenced by their loss at Brentford. They’re clinging onto hope but are up against West Ham United, a team that’s had its fair share of victories and is standing strong amidst the relegation fray.
Formidable Hammers
West Ham United, having secured safety, are approaching this game with less urgency. Their recent wins against Manchester United and Leeds have distanced them from the relegation scrap, and they may now be focusing on their Europa Conference League final with Fiorentina. Regardless, they will be looking to uphold their pride and potentially disrupt Leicester’s survival plans.
Betting Angles
Leicester City will come into the game as favorites (19/20), driven by the urgency of their situation. However, despite their recent offensive successes, their team goals have been relatively low, with only two instances of multiple goals in their last seven outings under Dean Smith.
Vardy: A Ray of Hope
One beacon of hope for Leicester City is Jamie Vardy. His performance this season has been noteworthy, having been involved in seven goals (three scored, four assisted) across 36 appearances. His potential to score or assist is considerable and could play a crucial role in Leicester’s final bid for survival.
Bet Builder Prediction: On The Brink of Triumph
With Leicester City’s future in the Premier League hanging in the balance, the final match against West Ham United stands as the potential fulcrum on which their fate teeters. Our primary prediction focuses on a unique proposition offered by William Hill – a bet builder that encompasses three distinct outcomes: Leicester to win, Jamie Vardy to score, and over two goals in the match. The odds offered on this bet are an appealing 9/2, and we believe that a careful analysis of recent statistics and circumstances provides substantial support for this bold prognostication.
Jamie Vardy’s goal-scoring prowess has long been recognised within the Premier League, and although his recent form has been rather tepid, his ability to step up when it matters most cannot be underestimated. Given that he has netted three goals this season from 26 shots inside the box and won two penalties for his side, it seems plausible that he will seek to make his mark in this consequential encounter. The English forward’s 11% goal conversion rate might seem unimpressive, yet considering the must-win situation for Leicester, one would expect Vardy to be more involved in the game than usual.
Moreover, the Foxes’ desperation for points may ignite their attack, which has been fairly effective this season, landing them as the tied tenth highest goal scorers in the Premier League. They’ve notably only failed to score twice in seven games under Dean Smith’s reign, proving their capacity to put goals on the scoreboard, which supports the bet’s requirement of over two goals in the match. On the other hand, West Ham, having secured their safety and eyeing the Europa Conference League final, could be potentially lax, offering further opportunities for Leicester to capitalise on.
The final piece of this bet, Leicester to win, rests on a careful consideration of their performance and the potential mindset of their opponents. With their backs against the wall, Leicester may tap into an urgent motivation that has the potential to overpower a West Ham side who may view this game as less than critical. Coupled with West Ham’s shaky record of keeping clean sheets on the road – only managing to do so in three of their 18 away games – the possibility of a Leicester victory becomes more tangible.
As for the correct score prediction, given Leicester’s shaky form, it’s plausible they will concede a goal. But, with their urgency and Vardy’s contributions, a 2-1 win for Leicester seems probable.
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