Leicester City welcome West Ham United to the King Power Stadium for a midweek Premier League clash on Tuesday evening. The Foxes enter this fixture looking to recover from a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Brentford last weekend, while the Hammers aim to bounce back after suffering a 5-2 home loss to Arsenal. Both sides will be eager to return to winning ways in this encounter, with Leicester hosting their London visitors in what marks their first December fixture of the campaign.
Where and how to watch Leicester City vs West Ham United live
The Premier League clash between the Foxes and the Hammers will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Fans can tune in to watch Leicester take on West Ham through Amazon's streaming service, with new customers able to access the match via a free trial.
Detailed Analysis: Leicester City vs West Ham United
The Foxes are being backed as slight favorites in their upcoming clash with West Ham, with bookmakers giving Leicester City a near 46% chance of securing all three points at the King Power. The odds suggest a fairly competitive match-up, though the Hammers aren't far behind with a respectable 30% chance of grabbing an away victory. The possibility of points being shared sits at around 24%. bet365's odds paint an interesting picture, with Leicester priced at 2.8 and West Ham at 2.5, while the draw comes in at 3.3. These numbers reflect the tight nature of this fixture, with both sides having a decent shout at coming away with something. The bookies seem to fancy this one to be a proper end-to-end affair, with neither side being overwhelming favorites despite Leicester's home advantage.
Leicester City Match Statistics
The Foxes are enduring a torrid run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last six matches across all competitions. Their defensive frailties have been particularly concerning, shipping a whopping 16 goals during this spell, including a pair of heavy defeats at Old Trafford where they conceded eight goals across Premier League and EFL Cup fixtures. Leicester's away form has been especially troublesome, with their only positive result being a hard-fought draw against Ipswich Town. The recent 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Brentford highlighted their current struggles, whilst home matches haven't provided much solace either, with defeats to Chelsea and Forest compounding their misery. The once-solid defensive unit that Leicester prided themselves on appears to have completely unravelled, managing to score just six goals whilst conceding at an alarming rate during this difficult period.
Leicester City Previous Results
The Hammers have been experiencing a mixed bag of fortunes on their travels in recent Premier League outings. Their most notable achievement came at St. James' Park, where they pulled off an impressive 2-0 victory against Newcastle, showcasing their ability to perform against top-tier opposition. However, this bright spot stands in stark contrast to some disappointing performances, particularly the 3-0 defeat at the City Ground against Forest and a heavy 4-1 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. David Moyes' side has shown inconsistent defensive resilience away from the London Stadium, having kept just one clean sheet in their last six away fixtures. While they've demonstrated their attacking capabilities in patches, scoring twice at Newcastle, they've also endured barren spells in front of goal, drawing blanks in multiple away encounters. The East London outfit's away form suggests a team still searching for consistency on their travels, with their performances swinging between impressive displays of tactical discipline and concerning defensive lapses.
Match results between Leicester City and West Ham United
In recent head-to-head encounters between Leicester City and West Ham United, the Foxes have slightly edged the Hammers with four victories to West Ham's three, plus one draw from their last eight meetings. Leicester's most recent triumph came in their final Premier League match of the 2022/23 season, where they secured a 2-1 home victory at the King Power Stadium, though it wasn't enough to save them from relegation. The head-to-head record shows Leicester City have been equally effective both home and away, notching up two wins apiece on their own turf and on their travels. The Hammers, meanwhile, have proven stronger at the London Stadium, claiming two home victories compared to just one away win. The balanced nature of this fixture has produced some cracking matches, with both sides showing they're capable of getting results regardless of venue, though Leicester just shade it in terms of overall dominance in recent meetings.
League Table: Leicester City vs West Ham United
West Ham and Leicester find themselves in the bottom half of the table, with the Hammers sitting 14th while the Foxes occupy 16th spot. The East London outfit have managed to keep themselves just clear of immediate danger, while Leicester are perilously close to the drop zone, with only a few places separating them from the bottom three. Both clubs are underperforming compared to their usual standards, with Leicester's position particularly concerning given their recent Premier League success.
