Prediction Leeds United vs West Ham United 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Premier League on 24/10/2025

Match preview: Elland Road showdown with plenty on the line

Leeds United welcome West Ham United to Elland Road on 24 October 2025 in a clash that feels more like a six-pointer than a simple mid-season fixture. The Whites, sitting 16th after eight matches with eight points, have shown flashes of attacking intent but remain brittle at the back, shipping 13 goals so far this season. Home comforts and a supportive Elland Road crowd of over 40,000 offer Leeds a real platform to arrest a recent mini-slide — they arrive after a 2-0 loss at Burnley last weekend, that defeat underlined defensive frailties despite moments of creativity earlier in the campaign.

West Ham arrive in even deeper trouble at 19th, a side that has managed only four points from eight games and conceded 18 goals. Confidence is low after a 2-0 loss to Brentford on 20 October, and the Hammers’ away record is a worry: only one win across the league campaign to date. Their attacking return of six goals suggests they are capable of striking, but the gulf between chances created and goals scored is clear. Both teams have been porous; this is a fixture where mistakes will be punished.

Referee Stuart Attwell will take charge, and Elland Road should be lively as two wounded clubs search for answers. Historically this matchup has produced goals and drama, and the statistics heading into the match point to an open contest rather than a tight, cagey affair.

Form, stats and what they tell us

Statistically Leeds edge this encounter. The bookmakers favour the home side — Leeds priced at 1.84 with a implied probability north of 54% — and that reflects home advantage and a slightly healthier points tally. Leeds have managed seven goals across the campaign while West Ham have only six; numbers suggest both sides are creating chances but also leaking them. Both teams have recorded a significant number of matches with more than two goals this season, and both show reasonable shot volumes and attacking intent in the underlying metrics. Recent match reports highlight key contributors who stood out in defeat: Gabriel Gudmundsson was Leeds’ best-rated performer against Burnley, while Jarrod Bowen was West Ham’s top performer in their latest loss to Brentford.

Betting suggestion

Pick: Leeds United to win (1X2 market — Home). The bookmakers make the home victory the most likely outcome and the form, home advantage, and marginally superior league position all point to Leeds as the sensible selection. Given West Ham’s defensive struggles and lack of away confidence, backing Leeds to claim the three points offers value in this matchup.