Premier League Matchday 37: West Ham vs. Leeds United

Start Time: 7:30 a.m. CST on May 21, 2023

Location: London Stadium, England

FanDuel Betting Odds: West Ham +165; Draw +250; Leeds +155

West Ham (15th in the Premier League); Manager: David Moyes

Recent Results: 1-0 win vs. AZ Alkmaar (Europa Conference League); 0-3 loss vs. Manchester City (Premier League); 2-1 win vs. AZ Alkmaar (Europa Conference League)

Leeds United (18th in the Premier League); Manager: Sam Allardyce

Recent Results: 2-2 draw vs. Newcastle (Premier League); 1-2 loss vs. Manchester City (Premier League); 1-4 loss vs. Bournemouth (Premier League).

FotMob Projected Lineups:

West Ham (4-3-3): Fabianski, Coufal, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Emerson, Lanzini, Rice, Downes, Fornals, Ings, Cornet

Leeds United (4-3-3): Robles, Ayling, Kristensen, Cooper, Wober, McKennie, Koch, Forshaw, Rodrigo, Bamford, Harrison

West Ham have advanced to the UECL final and secured an EPL spot next season, but they'll welcome a hungry Leeds side to the London Stadium on Sunday. With two matches remaining, the Hammers will finish between 13th and 16th position in the Premier League.

Though it was expected for most of season, West Ham advancing to the Europa Conference League final is such a fantastic accomplishment for this club.

For David Moyes and the players, it's been a rocky campaign filled with relegation worries and manager sacking threats. Despite that, this group came together and withstood pressure from a solid AZ Alkmaar side in both legs of the semi-finals.

Moving onto Sunday, I have concerns about West Ham's ability to turn around from that emotional high. Supposedly Moyes didn't let them have a night out in the Netherlands, but still I'm sure their focus isn't exactly razor sharp. Not to mention the brawl Paqueta got into with Alkmaar supporters.

It must be a relief for the whole squad they've dodged relegation, but Leeds still have those worries. The Whites are in a battle with Everton and Leicester for 17th position. They even brought in former Hammers' manager Sam Allardyce to guide them out of danger.

Leeds' squad has been subpar at best since their promotion, as their recruitment of Americans and (relatively) unknown commodities hasn't worked out. Frankly, for how dedicated their supporter base is, they deserve a top team. But Rodrigo, Bamford and Harrison up front are energetic, and always have tricks up their sleeves.

With Everton's loss to Wolves on Saturday, this is a golden opportunity for Leeds to take control of this relegation dogfight. I expect a disappointing loss for the Hammers Sunday at the London Stadium... but hey who cares!

Premier League Matchday 37 Prediction: West Ham 1 Leeds 2

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