Prediction

The two teams are currently 5 points apart in the standings, with West Ham having the upper hand in terms of strength. However, their performances have been very inconsistent, as they have both managed to win away against Newcastle United and suffered a heavy 2-5 home defeat to Arsenal. Leicester City, after a managerial change in the previous round, still lost to Brentford at home, failing to stop their downward trend. However, Van Gaal’s temporary stint as Manchester United’s manager was generally well-received, and if given more time, he might be able to turn Leicester’s fortunes around. Bookmakers have set this match as a “pick’em” (even odds), showing limited support for the away team. Considering the historical record, we favor the home team to earn points.

Pick: Leicester City, Asian Handicap 0.0 (bet365)