We have four fixtures to look forward to in the English Premier League on the 4th of January including the meeting between Leeds United and West Ham United. The match will be played at Elland Road and the hosts begin this round of games in 13th place on 16 points while the visitors are in 17th place on 14 points.
Leeds United come into the match on the back of a good 0-0 draw at Newcastle United. Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier produced a tremendous performance to keep out the hosts and although Leeds United offered little in the other direction, they were thrilled to come away with a point.
However, that result means Leeds United have failed to win any of their last 3 Premier League fixtures. Prior to the draw at Newcastle United, Leeds United lost to Tottenham Hotspur away and Manchester City at home.
Leeds United conceded 7 goals across those 2 games so it was important to keep a clean sheet at Newcastle United.
Home form in the Premier League shows Leeds United have recorded just 1 win from their 6 most recent matches. They have lost 3 of their last 4 on home soil, with the defeats coming against Arsenal, Fulham, and Manchester City.
Trends show there have been over 2.5 goals in Leeds United's last 3 home games in all competitions and both teams have scored in those 3 matches.
West Ham United make the trip north to Elland Road having suffered as disappointing 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Brentford last time out. The Bees opened the scoring after only 18 minutes and added a second goal 2 minutes before half time. West Ham United failed to get back into the game in the second half.
West Ham United are on a poor run of 5 straight defeats in the Premier League. The Hammers have lost at home to Crystal Palace, Leicester City, and Brentford plus away to Manchester United and Arsenal. There has been just 1 win for West Ham United in their last 8 league fixtures and that came at home against AFC Bournemouth.
Trends show West Ham United have won just 1 of their last 9 away matches in the Premier League. They have kept just a single clean sheet in their last 9 on the road.
Team news and Leeds United have doubts over the fitness of four players, with Patrick Bamford, Luis Sinisterra, Archie Gray, and Stuart Dallas likely to be unavailable.
West Ham United have doubts over the fitness of Kurt Zouma and Maxwel Cornet but every other player should be available.
Leeds United will take heart from their point at Newcastle United while West Ham United are extremely low on confidence. This is a big game for both teams and Leeds United will be feeling the more positive with West Ham United under huge pressure.
With that in mind, it could be the hosts who take maximum points, with both teams scoring.