Fresh from their hard-fought victory over Arsenal, West Ham United return to action as they host relegation-threatened Leicester City at the London Stadium. The Hammers will be seeking revenge for their 3-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium in December, while the Foxes are desperate for points to avoid the drop. With both sides fighting for crucial wins for different reasons, expect a fiercely contested encounter under the lights in London.
📅 Match Date: February 28, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: London Stadium, London
Match Preview
West Ham’s Form
The Hammers ended a four-match winless run with a stunning 1-0 victory at Arsenal, courtesy of a first-half header from Jarrod Bowen. Graham Potter’s men have now secured back-to-back away wins against the Gunners for the first time in nearly two decades. Despite sitting 16th in the table, they are 13 points clear of the relegation zone and will aim to build on their momentum.
However, West Ham have lost their last two home matches and will be desperate to avoid a third straight defeat at the London Stadium. They have historically performed well against newly promoted teams, winning eight of their last nine such fixtures at home.
Leicester City’s Form
Since beating West Ham in December, Leicester’s season has taken a turn for the worse. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side have lost 10 of their last 12 league games, including their last six home matches by an aggregate score of 15-0. A 4-0 thrashing by Brentford last week pushed them deeper into trouble, leaving them five points from safety.
Leicester’s away form offers little encouragement, as they have collected just eight points on the road—only basement club Southampton have fewer. Additionally, they are the only team in the Premier League yet to keep a clean sheet away from home, conceding a league-high 32 goals in 12 matches.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Previous Meetings: Leicester have won their last three Premier League games against West Ham, after winning just two of the previous ten.
✅ Defensive Woes: The Foxes have conceded 32 goals in 12 away matches—the worst defensive record in the league.
✅ Home Advantage: West Ham have won eight of their last nine home league games against promoted sides.
✅ Goal Threat: Jarrod Bowen has been directly involved in six of West Ham’s last 10 league goals.
Players to Watch
⭐ Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): The captain and match-winner against Arsenal, Bowen’s form will be key to the Hammers’ attacking threat.
⭐ Jamie Vardy (Leicester City): The veteran striker scored in the reverse fixture and remains Leicester’s biggest goal threat.
Match Prediction
Leicester’s defensive struggles and poor away form make this a difficult task, while West Ham are riding high after their victory over Arsenal. Expect the Hammers to take advantage of Leicester’s vulnerabilities and secure a much-needed home win.
🔮 Prediction: West Ham United 3-1 Leicester City
Where to Watch from Nepal
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