West Ham United is set to play against Leicester City in a Premier League match this Thursday. Both teams are struggling to secure their position in the league and avoid relegation. West Ham is currently in 16th place with 30 points, while Leicester City is in 19th place with only 17 points.
Earlier this season, Leicester City won against West Ham 3-1 in December. This upcoming game will be held at London Stadium in London at 3 p.m. ET. Bookmakers have West Ham as favorites with odds of -140, while Leicester City is considered the underdog at +380. A draw is predicted at +290, and the total goals expected are over/under 2.5.
Soccer expert Martin Green suggests considering these picks for the game:
Predictions:
West Ham to win and Over 1.5 goals (-110)
West Ham recently achieved a surprising 1-0 victory against Arsenal, boosting their confidence. Despite inconsistent results in their previous matches, this win could be a turning point. Many of West Ham’s recent games have seen more than one goal, a trend likely to continue. Jarrod Bowen, West Ham’s top scorer with seven goals and four assists, is in good form, having scored against Arsenal.
Both Teams to Score: Yes (-133)
In their previous encounter, both teams scored, with Leicester City winning 3-1. West Ham will be motivated to avenge that loss and increase their distance from the relegation zone. They have been scoring consistently in recent games. Leicester City, on the other hand, has been conceding multiple goals frequently. Considering the attacking intent of both sides, it’s plausible that both teams will score in this match.
