Leeds v West Ham predictions: Undermanned Whites face being picked off

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds United v West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

3pm Saturday

Best bet

West Ham
1pt 13-10 Betfred, Hills

Team news

Leeds United
Diego Llorente, Robin Koch and Patrick Bamford are all absent for the Whites, while Pascal Struijk is suspended.

West Ham
David Moyes is expected to make sweeping changes from the midweek EFL Cup win, with Michail Antonio likely to return following suspension.

Match preview

Two of the Premier League's most entertaining sides clash at Elland Road as Leeds host West Ham.

The pair have kept just one clean sheet between them this season and with both having netted in four of their five Premier League outings, there is potential for fireworks.

Leeds rotated heavily for Tuesday's EFL Cup stalemate at Fulham, eventually edging the Cottagers on penalties. However, even after making wholesale changes at Craven Cottage, their injury woes show little sign of abating and Marcelo Bielsa's insistence on a small squad is proving a hindrance.

In contrast, West Ham have a fully fit pack to pick from and demonstrated their depth on Wednesday as a much-changed side won 1-0 at Manchester United.

They also did the double over Leeds last term, winning 2-1 at Elland Road, and with the hosts short on numbers, it could be a tough afternoon for the Yorkshire side.

Key stat

West Ham are unbeaten in the last four league meetings between these sides.

Inside info

Leeds United

Penalty taker Raphinha
Free-kick wizard Raphinha
Set-piece aerial threat Liam Cooper
Card magnet Liam Cooper

West Ham United

Penalty taker Declan Rice
Free-kick wizard Aaron Cresswell
Set-piece aerial threat Kurt Zouma
Card magnet Declan Rice

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