Henry Roldán
This Sunday, a crucial match for the Premier League matchday 38 will take place, as Leicester vs West Ham face each other.
The Foxes, which recently drew 0-0 with Newcastle, need a win and for Everton not to win its match to avoid relegation to the Championship. On the other hand, the Hammers triumphed 3-1 against Leeds and is now solely focused on its Conference League final against Fiorentina.
It is worth mentioning that these two teams faced off on matchday 16 of this season, in which the home team won 0-2. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the crucial match between Leicester vs West Ham.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Leicester vs West Ham Premier League Matchday 38 Game on May 28, 2023
- Where: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 11:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Leicester (-110) / Draw (+300) / West Ham (+265)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-150) / Under (+120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-165) / No (+135)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Leicester
The odds of Leicester City avoiding relegation are pretty slim, as the team does not only need a home win against West Ham, but also for Everton to not achieve a positive result against Bournemouth.
With their run of five winless games and only one victory in their last 15 matches, the Foxes are currently in 17th place with 31 points, two units below Everton in the relegation zone.
Therefore, the team has no other choice but to win, something that has not been easy for it lately. In addition, it needs Everton to at least draw in its match in order for Leicester not to be surpassed in the standings.
The problem is that the team led by Dean Smith has the fourth-worst defense in the league, conceding 67 goals. Moreover, playing at home it is the second-worst club in the domestic competition, managing to get only 16 points out of 54 possible.
Probable lineup (5-3-2): Daniel Iversen; Timothy Castagne, Harry Souttar, Wout Faes, Victor Kristiansen, Luke Thomas; Youri Tielemans, Boubakary Soumare, Wilfred Ndidi; Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho.
Betting on West Ham United
West Ham will approach this game without risking many key players ahead of its Conference League final against Fiorentina on June 7th.
Despite its inconsistent performance in the domestic league, West Ham is currently sitting at 14th place in the standings with 40 points, nine points above the relegation zone and 18 points away from European competition spots.
The lack of offensive power is the main reason for West Ham’s underwhelming performance, as it has scored 41, the eighth-lowest amount in the league.Additionally, the team has the eighth-worst defense in the league, conceding 53 goals so far.
It’s no surprise to see David Moyes’ team ranked fourth in the league for the fewest points earned away, having only secured 12 out of 54 possible points. Although the team has won two of its last four away matches, its goal differential is -14, after scoring only 15 goals and conceding 29.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Fabianski; Vladimir Coufal, Thilo Kehrer, Kurt Zouma, Angelo Ogbonna; Tomas Soucek, Declan Rice; Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen, Pablo Fornals; Danny Ings.
JefeBet Prediction
Leicester City must get back to its winning ways this weekend, even though it might be too late to secure its permanence. The Foxes need to win this Sunday to keep its hopes of staying in the league alive. Its opponent, West Ham United, has been inconsistent and is likely focused on its upcoming final against Fiorentina.
Moreover, there are some factors that may contribute to a Leicester win.Its decent offense will face off against one of the worst defenses in the league. Meanwhile, West Ham’s weak attack should not be too difficult to stop despite the home team’s’ defensive problems. At JefeBet, we predict a home win for Leicester, which will have to wait and see what happens at Everton’s stadium.
Prediction: Moneyline of Leicester (LEI 2 – WES 1).
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