Analysis and odds prediction for West Ham vs Leeds at 22:30 on April 5th, FA Cup quarter-finals

03/04/2026 17:12:00 esportapi

Analysis and odds prediction for West Ham vs Leeds at 22:30 on April 5th. Forecast of the result, expected lineup, expert analysis of the match between West Ham and Leeds in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Match analysis: West Ham vs Leeds

West Ham enters the FA Cup quarter-final at London Stadium aiming to end a nearly two-decade-long drought of reaching the semi-finals. Their ticket to the top eight came dramatically by defeating Brentford in a penalty shootout, in a match where Jarrod Bowen twice put the hosts ahead but the opponents equalized. The decisive moment came from a failed panenka penalty by the opponent, allowing West Ham to secure the victory.

This is West Ham's first appearance in the FA Cup quarter-finals in 10 years, and they face a significant opportunity to replicate their 2006 final achievement. However, the team's primary priority remains the relegation battle in the Premier League, where they are struggling in the lower part of the table. The recent form under manager Nuno Espirito Santo has not been entirely stable, with only one point earned from the last two matches, though the 1-1 draw against Manchester City was an encouraging result.

Nhận định, soi tỷ lệ West Ham vs Leeds 22h30 ngày 05/04, tứ kết FA Cup - Ảnh 1.

West Ham's greatest strength is their home ground, where they have enjoyed a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Nevertheless, their defense remains a concern, having kept a clean sheet only once at London Stadium throughout the entire season.

On the opposite side, Leeds United advanced to the quarter-finals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Norwich. This marks their first appearance in this round since 2003. However, Leeds' form in the Premier League has been less impressive, as they have gone through four consecutive matches without scoring, including two recent goalless draws.

Despite this, Leeds has shown resilience when playing away, with a six-match unbeaten streak on road trips. They also defeated West Ham 2-1 in the league earlier this season, but the historical record at London Stadium does not favor the visitors, as they have often conceded multiple goals there.

Considering squad strength and recent form, this matchup is quite balanced. However, home advantage and cup match experience could give West Ham the edge. If they capitalize on opportunities, the hosts are capable of securing a narrow victory to advance to the FA Cup semi-finals.