Desperate times call for desperate measures at the King Power, with Leicester sacking two coaches ahead of Thursday’s crucial trip to the London Stadium. The Foxes, anchored in 19th and sinking fast, face a West Ham side suddenly optimistic after their shock 1-0 win over Arsenal.
Key Details
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Kick-off: 20:30 (UK Time)
- Venue: London Stadium
- Where to Watch: TNT Sports
Current Form: West Ham Finding Their Feet While Leicester Struggle
West Ham’s Season
Graham Potter’s Hammers have endured a rollercoaster campaign that sees them perched precariously in 16th position, hovering slightly above the dreaded drop zone. Their 30-point haul from 26 matches hardly inspires confidence, yet there have been flashes of quality that suggest this side has more to offer.
Their weekend victory over title-chasing Arsenal provided a timely reminder of West Ham’s capabilities when they click into gear. Goals remain somewhat elusive – their average of 1.15 per match hardly strikes fear into opposition defenders – but in Jarrod Bowen, they possess a genuine match-winner who’s contributed seven goals and four assists this term.
What’s most intriguing about West Ham’s campaign has been their Jekyll and Hyde performances between home and away fixtures. The London Stadium has frequently been their sanctuary, with nine victories from 14 home matches across all competitions against Leicester demonstrating a clear pattern the Foxes must be wary of.
Leicester’s Season
If West Ham’s campaign has been underwhelming, Leicester’s has been catastrophic. The Foxes find themselves drowning in 19th position, five points adrift of safety with a mere 17 points from 26 matches – a wretched return for a side that began the season with promotion optimism.
One Premier League win in their last 12 outings tells its own damning story, while their defensive record makes for a particularly grim reading – 59 goals shipped at an alarming rate of 2.27 per match. Only Southampton’s backline has been more penetrable.
The managerial merry-go-round has offered no respite. Steve Cooper was shown the door in November, and former Manchester United coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy was hired to perform a rescue act. But after an initial good performance (a win and a draw), the negative results came back in full force.
In a desperate bid to arrest the slide, Leicester have now parted ways with first-team coaches Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock, both appointed only last summer. It smacks of desperation from a club running out of time and options.
West Ham vs Leicester: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Competition | Result |
| December 3, 2024 | Premier League | Leicester 3-1 West Ham |
| May 28, 2023 | Premier League | Leicester 2-1 West Ham |
| November 12, 2022 | Premier League | West Ham 0-2 Leicester |
| February 13, 2022 | Premier League | Leicester 2-2 West Ham |
| August 23, 2021 | Premier League | West Ham 4-1 Leicester |
While Leicester have fared admirably against the Hammers in recent seasons – taking three wins from the last five meetings – those results came in significantly different circumstances. The current Leicester vintage bears little resemblance to the side that dispatched West Ham 3-1 in December’s reverse fixture.
The head-to-head record does offer Leicester one glimmer of hope – these fixtures have typically produced goals, with an average of 3.6 per game across their last five encounters. If Van Nistelrooy’s men can rediscover their scoring touch, they might just trouble a West Ham defence that hasn’t exactly been watertight itself.
Statistical Insights & Facts
- West Ham have kept 5 clean sheets this season compared to Leicester’s single shutout
- Leicester have lost 17 of their 26 matches (65%) while West Ham have lost 12 (46%)
- Jamie Vardy leads Leicester’s goal count with 7 goals
- West Ham creates 1.42 chances per match while Leicester create slightly more at 1.46
- West Ham and Leicester have conceded 47 and 59 goals respectively, highlighting defensive issues for both sides
Premier League | West Ham vs Leicester: Odds
7bet provides the following odds for the next Premier League match between West Ham and Leicester.
| Market | Selection | Odds |
| 1X2 | West Ham | 7/11 |
| Draw | 16/5 | |
| Leicester | 15/4 | |
| First Goal | West Ham | 12/25 |
| No Goal | 14/1 | |
| Leicester | 12/7 | |
| Double Chance | West Ham or Draw | 2/11 |
| West Ham or Leicester | 2/9 | |
| Draw or Leicester | 11/10 | |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 5/7 |
| No | 11/10 | |
| Draw No Bet | West Ham | 1/4 |
| Leicester | 27/10 |
Please note that these odds are accurate at the time of publishing. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing your bet.
The Match-Up
This fixture presents a significant opportunity for both sides. West Ham will view this as a chance to put further distance between themselves and the relegation zone, while Leicester desperately need points to ignite their survival bid.
The Hammers’ home advantage could prove crucial. Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities (conceding 2.27 goals per match) will likely be targeted by West Ham’s attack – particularly the in-form Jarrod Bowen, author of the shocking goal that secured their win against Arsenal.
Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen highlighted the team’s fragile confidence following their Brentford defeat, noting: “We are in the state of mind at the moment where if we concede it is very uphill for us.” An early goal for West Ham could therefore be devastating for the visitors’ morale.
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