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West Ham vs Leicester

London Stadium, London28 December 2019 at 17:30
12
Referee: David Coote

Match Events

West Ham
Leicester
Kick Off
40′
K. Iheanacho

assist: Ayoze Pérez

Pablo Fornals

assist: Felipe Anderson

45′
Half Time
Arthur Masuaku49′
S. HallerM. Antonio
55′
Issa Diop56′
56′
D. Gray

assist: Ayoze Pérez

C. SánchezR. Snodgrass
62′
64′
Ayoze PérezJ. Maddison
M. LanziniA. Ajeti
70′
70′
N. MendyW. Ndidi
Declan Rice77′
83′
D. GrayH. Barnes
90′Hamza Choudhury
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal2
14Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls4
5Corner Kicks5
2Offsides3
42%Ball Possession58%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
383Total passes523
271Passes accurate424
71%Passes %81%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 6.77 for Leicester. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. West Ham's highest-rated starter is —, while Leicester's best-rated player is H. Choudhury (6.78).

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 4-man backline averaging 6.75. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

West Ham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Leicester's 4 rated 6.78. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

West Ham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for West Ham and 82% for Leicester. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

West Ham's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 for Leicester. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of West Ham's starting XI is 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), while Leicester average 27.5 (youngest: J. Justin (27), oldest: H. Choudhury (28)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

West Ham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 16 for Leicester. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

West Ham4-2-3-14-4-1-1Leicester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.26Masuaku24Frederi.4Balbuena23Diop15Sánchez10Lanzini8Anderson41Rice18Fornals22Haller1Schmeic.28Fuchs6Evans5Morgan2Justin11Albrigh.24Mendy7Gray20Choudhu.17Pérez14Iheanac.

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

Substitutes

Coach: B. Rodgers

West HamPosition StrengthLeicester
Avg Rating
6.77
Defender (4 v 4)6.75
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 4)6.78
0G 0A0G 0A
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
26DefenderA. Masuaku
24DefenderR. Fredericks
4DefenderF. Balbuena
23DefenderI. Diop
15MidfielderC. Sánchez
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
18MidfielderPablo Fornals
22ForwardS. Haller
Leicester4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
28DefenderC. Fuchs
6DefenderJ. Evans
5DefenderW. Morgan
2DefenderJ. Justin6.8
11MidfielderM. Albrighton
24MidfielderN. Mendy
7MidfielderD. Gray
20MidfielderH. Choudhury6.8
17ForwardAyoze Pérez
14ForwardK. Iheanacho

Match Summary

Leicester defeated West Ham 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by K. Iheanacho 40′, Pablo Fornals 45′, D. Gray 56′. 5 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 42% possession while Leicester held 58%. West Ham had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (8 on target) for Leicester. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Leicester Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
West Ham
8
wins
Drawn
5
Leicester
8
wins
Total goals
69 · 3.3/match
Both scored
15/21 · 71%
Over 2.5
14/21 · 67%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Leicester

WDDLLD

Match Prediction

West Ham

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Leicester

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Leicester

46%Form54%
33%Attack67%
56%Defence44%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Leicester

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026