Defense Will Be the Deciding Factor in This One

When comparing the defensive records of both teams, West Ham have the clear edge, conceding 12 goals fewer than Leicester. With the recent appointment of Graham Potter, West Ham look far more stable at the back than in previous games.

While their recent results haven't been overwhelmingly positive, they’ve faced tough opposition , including Brentford, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Arsenal , yet still managed to secure two valuable wins, most notably a 1-0 away victory at Arsenal.

Given the quality of players like Bowen, Kudus, and the rest of the squad, their current position in the table falls below their usual standards. However, they are at least steering clear of the relegation zone.

Today, they face the league’s worst away defense , Leicester have conceded 32 goals in just 12 away matches, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Their defensive struggles were evident in their last home match against Brentford, where they conceded three goals within the first 30 minutes.