West Ham United FC
Football England - FA Cup London Stadium Sun 5 Apr 11:30
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  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

FA Cup Betting Preview: West Ham vs Leeds

Premier League sides West Ham and Leeds meet in this FA Cup quarter-final at London Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 5 April.

Get Under 2.5 as the Value Bet

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when West Ham clash with Leeds. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of +102 and we think a return is on the cards.

Both Teams Failed to Score Last Time Out

West Ham United were defeated on the road in their last game. Aston Villa won 2-0 at Villa Park in the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo's side had one shot on target and 41% possession.

Leeds United drew 0-0 against Brentford in their previous game. This was on home soil at Elland Road in the Premier League. The West Yorkshire club enjoyed 57% possession and had four shots on goal.

In their last FA Cup games, West Ham secured a penalty shootout home win (2-2 AET) against Brentford, with Leeds securing a 3-0 home win over Championship side Norwich City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leeds triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-1 Premier League home win when playing West Ham at Elland Road. The 8 previous H2H meetings have involved five West Ham wins, one draw and two Leeds victories.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Leeds logo Leeds 37 11 14 12 49 53 -4 49:53 47
18 West Ham logo West Ham 37 9 9 19 43 65 -22 43:65 36
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West Ham – Last 10 League & FA Cup Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. West Ham have had 42.8% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 16.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while earning 7.2 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Crysencio Summerville has found the net 4 times, Jarrod Bowen 3, with Tomas Soucek and Valentin Castellanos both scoring 2. Leading assistor is Jarrod Bowen with 4, while goalkeepers Mads Hermansen and Alphonse Areola have collectively recorded 4 clean sheets.

Leeds United – Last 10 League & FA Cup Games

Leeds have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.1% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 12.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor have top scored with 2, while Gabriel Gudmundsson is next on 1. Lukas Nmecha and Ilia Gruev have clocked up 2 assists, with Karl Darlow keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Ham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alphonse Areola (GK), Kyle Walker-Peters, Axel Disasi, Max Kilman, Malick Diouf, Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Adama Traore, Mateus Fernandes, Jarrod Bowen, Valentin Castellanos.

Leeds confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lucas Perri (GK), Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, James Justin, Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, Lukas Nmecha.

West Ham vs Leeds Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential West Ham vs Leeds betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

The price of +102 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this FA Cup showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest FA Cup stats.

Key West Ham vs Leeds FA Cup & league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 West Ham games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 West Ham games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 West Ham games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Leeds games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Leeds games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Leeds games on the road.
Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 49.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

West Ham West Ham logo 1 - 1 Leeds logo Leeds

There are attractive odds of +480 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dominic Calvert-Lewin Over 2.5 Shots -141 BetMGM logo

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) has totalled over 2.5 shots in his past two away games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -141 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Dominic Calvert-Lewin Player Prop Odds

Jarrod Bowen to Score +210 BetMGM logo

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) has racked up three goals in his past five home matches. We’ll take a chance at +210 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Jarrod Bowen Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 +102
Full-Time Result Draw +265
Player Shots Dominic Calvert-Lewin Over 2.5 -141

There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including less than three goals to be scored, a draw to be the outcome and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) to finish with Over 2.5 shots.

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West Ham vs Leeds Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Leeds United are +163 for a FA Cup win, with West Ham United being +170. The draw is on offer at +230 if you expect the game to finish level.

Leeds -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at +123. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat West Ham. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -141 on the Both Teams to Score market.

Hundreds of markets for every FA Cup game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Lukas Nmecha Heads First Goalscorer Market

The First Goalscorer favourite is Lukas Nmecha at +440, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds)
First
+170
Anytime
+440
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds)
First
+170
Anytime
+440
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Valentín Castellanos (West Ham)
First
+210
Anytime
+510
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Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
First
+220
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds)
Over 2.5
-108
Under 2.5
-
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds)
Over 2.5
-137
Under 2.5
-
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Valentín Castellanos (West Ham)
Over 2.5
-139
Under 2.5
-
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Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Over 2.5
-119
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 1 defeat and 7 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Corners
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West Ham vs Leeds Lineups & Team News

The West Ham vs Leeds team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed FA Cup lineups and injury news right here.

West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Leeds Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

23 Alphonse Areola
2 Kyle Walker-Peters 4 Axel Disasi 3 Max Kilman 12 Malick Diouf
27 Soungoutou Magassa 32 Freddie Potts
17 Adama Traore 18 Mateus Fernandes 20 Jarrod Bowen
11 Valentin Castellanos
1 Lucas Perri
6 Joe Rodon 15 Jaka Bijol 5 Pascal Struijk 2 Jayden Bogle
4 Ethan Ampadu 22 Ao Tanaka 24 James Justin 18 Anton Stach
19 Noah Okafor 14 Lukas Nmecha

Leeds Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

West Ham Substitutes

  • 19Pablo
  • 21Keiber Lamadrid
  • 28Tomas Soucek
  • 30Oliver Scarles
  • 49Finlay Herrick
  • 55Mohamadou Kante
  • 58Airidas Golambeckis
  • 63Ezra Mayers
  • 66Joshua Ajala

Leeds Substitutes

  • 8Sean Longstaff
  • 9D. Calvert-Lewin
  • 10Joel Piroe
  • 11Brenden Aaronson
  • 23Sebastiaan Bornauw
  • 25Sam Byram
  • 26Karl Darlow
  • 29Wilfried Gnonto
  • 44Ilia Gruev

Previous West Ham Lineups

22 Mar Premier League
Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham
14 Mar Premier League
West Ham 1-1 Man City
09 Mar FA Cup
West Ham 7-5 Brentford
04 Mar Premier League
Fulham 0-1 West Ham
28 Feb Premier League
Liverpool 5-2 West Ham
21 Feb Premier League
West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth

Previous Leeds Lineups

21 Mar Premier League
Leeds 0-0 Brentford
15 Mar Premier League
Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds
08 Mar FA Cup
Leeds 3-0 Norwich
03 Mar Premier League
Leeds 0-1 Sunderland
28 Feb Premier League
Leeds 0-1 Man City
21 Feb Premier League
Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds
Team Squads

West Ham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ezra Mayers 63 D 3 254 2 1 0 1 0 0
Konstantinos Mavropanos 15 D 3 225 3 0 0 0 0 0
Kyle Walker-Peters 2 D 3 211 2 1 0 0 1 0
Valentin Castellanos 11 F 3 210 1 2 1 0 1 0
Soungoutou Magassa 27 D 3 204 2 1 0 1 1 0

Leeds Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Daniel Farke

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jaka Bijol 15 M 3 270 3 0 0 1 0 0
Ethan Ampadu 4 M 3 255 2 1 0 0 0 0
Lukas Nmecha 14 F 3 247 3 0 1 2 0 0
Wilfried Gnonto 29 F 3 242 3 0 1 0 0 0
Ao Tanaka 22 M 3 236 3 0 1 0 1 0
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 37 25 7 5 69:26 82
2 Man City 36 23 8 5 75:32 77
3 Man United 37 19 11 7 66:50 68
4 Aston Villa 37 18 8 11 54:48 62
5 Liverpool 37 17 8 12 62:52 59
6 Bournemouth 36 13 16 7 56:52 55
7 Brighton 37 14 11 12 52:43 53
8 Brentford 37 14 10 13 54:51 52
9 Sunderland 37 13 12 12 40:47 51
10 Chelsea 36 13 10 13 55:49 49
11 Newcastle 37 14 7 16 53:53 49
12 Everton 37 13 10 14 47:49 49
13 Fulham 37 14 7 16 45:51 49
14 Leeds 37 11 14 12 49:53 47
15 Crystal Palace 37 11 12 14 40:49 45
16 Nott’m Forest 37 11 10 16 47:50 43
17 Tottenham 36 9 11 16 46:55 38
18 West Ham 37 9 9 19 43:65 36
19 Burnley 37 4 9 24 37:74 21
20 Wolverhampton 37 3 10 24 26:67 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 19 15 2 2 41:11 47
2 Man City 18 14 3 1 44:12 45
3 Man United 19 13 3 3 39:24 42
4 Aston Villa 19 12 2 5 32:22 38
5 Liverpool 18 10 5 3 33:19 35
6 Brighton 18 9 6 3 30:17 33
7 Brentford 19 8 8 3 33:21 32
8 Leeds 19 9 5 5 29:21 32
9 Fulham 18 10 2 6 28:20 32
10 Newcastle 19 10 2 7 36:30 32
11 Bournemouth 18 7 9 2 28:19 30
12 Sunderland 18 8 6 4 23:19 30
13 Chelsea 18 6 5 7 24:24 23
14 Everton 19 6 5 8 26:27 23
15 Crystal Palace 18 4 9 5 18:21 21
16 Nott’m Forest 18 4 7 7 19:22 19
17 West Ham 18 5 4 9 24:30 19
18 Wolverhampton 19 3 5 11 19:34 14
19 Tottenham 18 2 6 10 21:31 12
20 Burnley 18 2 6 10 17:28 12