Leicester City vs West Ham Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 3, 2024

Leicester City vs West Ham Preview

• Tournament: English Premier League
• Date: Tuesday, December 3
• Kick-off Time: 08:15 PM GMT
• Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester, East Midlands. 

Two struggling teams who got trampled in the last gameweek, Leicester City and West Ham United are about to battle-off for their 14th English Premier League 2024-25 game. With both sides looking for a revival from their poor form from not just the game prior, but the entire first 13 league games, we are expecting a neck-to-neck clash.

Hosts Leicester City FC got promoted this season, but are clearly not having a good time in the English tier 1. The side are just above the relegation zone, which would force them to the EFL Championship once again. But things might go for a high now, with new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy taking charge. The former Manchester United interim manager would look to make things better, as his era with the Foxes begins.

West Ham United got humbled by giants Arsenal FC at home in the last game. The scoreline must have lowered their morale, but knowing that they would be facing a much weaker side next, who are under a new coach, they would target the instability and eye an away win.

Leicester City Team News

Leicester City’s new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy would not get Abdul Fatawu, Harry Winks, Ricardo Pereira, and Jakub Stolarczyk, all out with injuries. Caleb Okoli is also doubtful.

West Ham United Team News

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United FC will be without the services of Niclas Fullkrug and Dinos Mavropanos, both are injured. Mohammed Kudus is expected to return from his five-match suspension and get a start.

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Leicester City vs West Ham Predicted Lineups

Leicester City Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Hermansen

Defenders: Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen

Midfielders: Ndidi, Soumare; Decordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Ayew

Attackers: Vardy

West Ham United Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Areola

Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson

Midfielders: Alvarez; Bowen, Soler, Paqueta, Kudus

Forwards: Antonio

Head-to-Head Record

Leicester City and West Ham United have met a total of 140 times to date. In those meetings, Leicester City won 51 games and West Ham United won 55 games. 34 matches ended in a draw. Records indicate that the sides enjoyed a close rivalry. All their meetings since 2015 have been in the English Premier League.

Key Players to Watch in Leicester City vs West Ham

Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City)

The young Argentine midfielder is expected to play a crucial role in the Ruud van Nisterlooy era. The teenager has the desired set of skills required to shine, and above that he hails a decent speed. He has a 38% goal contribution in the EPL this season for his club.

The game against West Ham United is expected to be his chance to show the new coach that he deserves more minutes for the team to do well. He needs to play full minutes with a good impact to achieve the trust. Against a weak back-line like that of West Ham, this can be his call to shine.

Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)

The Ghana-born winger is coming from a gigantic suspension after scoring two back-to-back goals in the games just prior to the ones he was not a part of. Fans will hope he scores again to make it three goals in three games played.

It’s also a game to up his morale, especially after the big suspension. Kudus with his speed and skills would be enough to dismantle the defense of Leicester City. 

Leicester City vs West Ham Prediction

Given the tactical acumen Ruud van Nistelrooy showed while managing a struggling Manchester United, Leicester City are expected to pull this one off after a tough fight. Other than getting a tactical change, the other factors in their favour are home support and a good attack. West Ham United will surely try to fight at their best level, so a slim result is being expected. 

Predicted Score: Leicester City 2-1 West Ham

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