Leeds United vs West Ham United Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
14th-placed Leeds United (11-14-12) travel to London Stadium in London to face 18th-placed West Ham United (9-9-19) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. West Ham United come into this in poor form (LLLWD) while Leeds United are in decent form (WDWLD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | London Stadium, London |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
West Ham United — LLLWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3-1 | Newcastle United |
| L | 1-0 | Arsenal |
| L | 3-0 | Brentford |
| W | 2-1 | Everton |
| D | 0-0 | Crystal Palace |
Leeds United — WDWLD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 1-0 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| D | 1-1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| W | 3-1 | Burnley |
| L | 1-0 | Chelsea |
| D | 2-2 | AFC Bournemouth |
West Ham United have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 loss to Newcastle United. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
Leeds United have picked up 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
West Ham United
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Jarrod Bowen | Matches: 37, Goals: 8 |
| Goals | Callum Wilson | Matches: 31, Goals: 6 |
| Assists | Jarrod Bowen | Matches: 37, Assists: 10 |
| Assists | El Hadji Malick Diouf | Matches: 31, Assists: 5 |
| Total Shots | Jarrod Bowen | 77 |
| Total Shots | Crysencio Summerville | 53 |
| Saves | Alphonse Areola | 77 |
| Saves | Mads Hermansen | 52 |
Leeds United
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | Matches: 34, Goals: 14 |
| Goals | Noah Okafor | Matches: 28, Goals: 8 |
| Assists | Brenden Aaronson | Matches: 36, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Anton Stach | Matches: 29, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 72 |
| Total Shots | Anton Stach | 55 |
| Saves | Karl Darlow | 58 |
| Saves | Lucas Perri | 38 |
Players to Watch
Jarrod Bowen has been West Ham United's standout performer this season, contributing 8 goals in 37 appearances. The West Ham United talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Leeds United will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Jarrod Bowen (10 assists in 37 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Leeds United, Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the way with 14 goals in 34 appearances. Brenden Aaronson has contributed 5 assists in 36 appearances and will be looking to unlock the West Ham United defense with creative passing. Leeds United will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | -6 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | -4 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | -9 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | -3 | 43 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 38 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 37 | 9 | 9 | 19 | -22 | 36 |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 4 | 9 | 24 | -37 | 21 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 37 | 3 | 10 | 24 | -41 | 19 |
Season Stats Comparison
| West Ham United | Stat | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| -22 | Goal Difference | -4 |
| 43 | Goals Scored | 49 |
| 28 | Assists | 24 |
| 65 | Goals Conceded | 53 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| West Ham United (ML) | -115 |
| Leeds United (ML) | 275 |
| Spread | WHU -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have West Ham United as the slight favorite at -115, with Leeds United the underdog at 275. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Leeds United vs West Ham United including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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