In what is a major Premier League relegation six-pointer on Friday night, all eyes will fall on Yorkshire when Leeds welcome West Ham to Elland Road.
While Leeds might have got their top-flight return off to a dream start back in August, the Lilywhites have drastically failed to find any kind of fluidity and they will be more than aware that they have some serious pressure on their shoulders when they return to Yorkshire here.
Rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny since opening up the new campaign, West Ham open this weekend’s fixtures rightfully sat in the relegation zone and new boss Nuno Espírito Santo has a monumental job on his hands in east London.
Two camps who are desperately seeking their own respective Premier League boosts on Friday night, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Leeds vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips.
A golden opportunity for Leeds
Officially getting their Premier League return underway with a rugged 1-0 victory at home against Everton back on August 18th, Leeds had given themselves a dream platform to build on.
However, with their sole focus on extending on their Premier League status and avoiding an immediate Championship return this season, Daniel Farke’s men have failed to find any kind of fluidity.
Despite storming their way to an empathic 3-1 victory away at fellow strugglers Wolves last month, that is the only victory that Leeds have registered from all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions.
Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to a shock end on August 26th as they suffered penalty shootout heartbreak against Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday, the former Norwich boss could have some mounting pressure on his shoulders.
Nevertheless, suffering just a sole defeat from any of their first four Premier League showdowns at Elland Road this season, Leeds will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here.
Bet Builder Tip: Leeds win @ 19/20 with 1xBet
A showdown between two incredibly leaky defences
While Santo might have only arrived at the London Stadium last month, the former Nottingham Forest boss will already be aware that he has a monumental challenge on his hands in the English capital.
Hit with a more than deserved 2-0 loss at home against Brentford on Monday night, the Hammers have collected just a single point from their previous five Premier League appearances and they have shown a string of glaring defensive issues.
Watching their respective EFL Cup campaign come to a dramatic end on August 26th as they eventually fell to a 3-2 loss against Wolves, West Ham have also shipped 18 Premier League goals in their first eight outings.
Holding the worst defensive tally among England’s elite, the Hammers have also recorded just a pair of Premier League clean sheets since way back in February.
It should also be highlighted, including a 2-1 loss against Tottenham prior to October’s international break, Leeds have conceded a pair of goals in each of their last three straight top-flight matchups.
Bet Builder Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves @ 19/20 with BetUS
All hope rests on Bowen’s shoulders
If West Ham are to claim an essential boost on Friday night, then there is no doubt that their attacking talisman will have to play more than a leading role at Elland Road.
Registering three Premier League goals so far this season, the Hammers’ talismanic skipper has once again been the only positive note around east London and many are wondering how much more frustration the 28-year-old is willing to deal with.
Included in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this month and registering an assist during the Three Lions’ 5-0 romp against Latvia on October 14th, Bowen is desperate to earn a World Cup ticket for next summer.
It’s also worth highlighting, the former Hull City starlet does hold a sensational goalscoring record against Friday’s opponents.
Along with finding the net when the Hammers last met Leeds for a Premier League showdown back in May 2023, Bowen has got on the scoresheet in three of his four top-flight battles against the Lilywhites.
Bet Builder Tip: Jarrod Bowen over 0.5 shots on target @ 3/4 with Dachbet
Leeds vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips
- Leeds win
- Goal to be scored in both halves
- Jarrod Bowen over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 5/1 with Vegas Land
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