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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 24th October, 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Elland Road
Round 9 of the Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off this Friday as Leeds United welcome West Ham United to Elland Road in what could prove a pivotal fixture for both clubs amid challenging campaigns. Leeds, recently promoted, have struggled to find consistency in the top flight, while West Ham have endured turbulence under new management and currently sit in the relegation zone. With both sides desperate to end their respective losing streaks, the clash promises intensity and tactical intrigue.
Leeds United vs West Ham United Head to Head (H2H) stats
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West Ham United
3 : 1
Leeds United
Premier League
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Leeds United
2 : 2
West Ham United
Premier League
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West Ham United
2 : 3
Leeds United
Premier League
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West Ham United
2 : 0
Leeds United
FA Cup
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Leeds United
1 : 2
West Ham United
Premier League
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West Ham United
2 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
In recent meetings, both sides have fared evenly. Across the last three head-to-head encounters, West Ham claimed one victory, Leeds won once, and one match ended in a draw.
Leeds United team overview
Leeds’ return to the Premier League has been rocky. With just eight points from eight matches, they currently sit in the lower mid-table, only three points above the relegation zone. They have managed just one win in their last seven league outings - a 3-1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Wolves - while suffering four defeats and drawing twice in that span. Defensively, Leeds have been fragile, conceding 13 goals in eight games. However, an even bigger concern is their lack of attacking potency, as they’ve scored only seven goals so far, averaging fewer than one per match.
At Elland Road, performances have been slightly better, with only one defeat in four home games, yet their attacking output remains inconsistent.
Noah Okafor and Wilfried Gnonto remain sidelined and are unlikely to feature on Friday.
Last matches of Leeds United
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Burnley
2 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
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Leeds United
1 : 2
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
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Leeds United
2 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 : 3
Leeds United
Premier League
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Fulham
1 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
Leeds United lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Karl Darlow
Defenders
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2
Jayden Bogle
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6
Joe Rodon
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5
Pascal Struijk
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3
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfielders
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4
Ethan Ampadu
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18
Anton Stach
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8
Sean Longstaff
Forwards
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11
Brenden Aaronson
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19
Noah Okafor
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9
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
West Ham United team overview
West Ham’s 2025/26 campaign has been equally disappointing. Following a managerial change in late September - with Graham Potter departing and Nuno Espírito Santo taking charge - the Hammers have collected just four points from eight games, with a goal difference of - 12 (six scored, 18 conceded). They have been statistically the second-worst team in the division, alongside Wolves, over the past month, failing to win any of their last five league matches and losing four of them.
Defensively, West Ham’s weaknesses have been glaring, as they have suffered multiple heavy defeats and kept only two clean sheets all season. Their attacking struggles have compounded the problem, averaging a mere 0.8 goals per game.
Konstantinos Mavropanos, George Earthy, and Niclas Füllkrug are all ruled out through injury.
Last matches of West Ham United
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West Ham United
0 : 2
Brentford
Premier League
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Arsenal
2 : 0
West Ham United
Premier League
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Everton
1 : 1
West Ham United
Premier League
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West Ham United
1 : 2
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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West Ham United
0 : 3
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
West Ham United lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Alphonse Aréola
Defenders
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29
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
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15
Konstantinos Mavropanos
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3
Max Kilman
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12
El Hadji Malick Diouf
Midfielders
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8
James Ward-Prowse
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28
Tomáš Souček
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10
Lucas Paquetá
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20
Jarrod Bowen
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7
Crysencio Summerville
Forwards
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9
Callum Wilson
Prediction
Given Leeds’ defensive fragility and injury setbacks in attack, versus West Ham’s urgency to end their losing streak, this match could go either way. Both teams are more or less fragile at the back and keep shipping in goals in every game, while struggling to create meaningful chances on the other end and lack clinical finishing to convert them. West Ham’s attacking output in recent matches has been poor (failed to score in 3 out of 5), whereas Leeds are also experiencing a moderate level of crisis in attack (failed to score in 3 out of last 6). There is a rather high probability that one of the teams will end up not scoring on Friday.
Prediction: BTTS - NO.
Three reasons we expect BTTS - NO
- West Ham have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 Premier League fixtures.
- Leeds have failed to score in 3 of their last 6 Premier League matches.
- Both Leeds and West Ham have been struggling to score goals this season - Leeds have averaged 0.9 goals per game, while West Ham 0.8.
Main prediction Leeds United - West Ham United
Both Teams to Score - NO
Best Odds:
Leeds United vs West Ham United standings in Premier League
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Arsenal | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 - 3 | +12 | 19 |
2 | Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 - 6 | +11 | 16 |
3 | Liverpool | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 - 11 | +3 | 15 |
4 | AFC Bournemouth | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 - 11 | +3 | 15 |
5 | Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 - 9 | +7 | 14 |
6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 - 7 | +7 | 14 |
7 | Sunderland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 14 |
8 | Manchester United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 - 12 | -1 | 13 |
9 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 - 8 | +4 | 13 |
10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 - 11 | +1 | 12 |
11 | Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 12 |
12 | Everton | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 11 |
13 | Brentford | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 - 12 | -1 | 10 |
14 | Newcastle United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 9 |
15 | Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 - 12 | -4 | 8 |
16 | Leeds United | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 - 13 | -6 | 8 |
17 | Burnley | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 7 |
18 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 - 15 | -10 | 5 |
19 | West Ham United | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 - 18 | -12 | 4 |
20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 - 16 | -11 | 2 |