The stage is set at London Stadium for an intense FA Cup Quarter Final clash between West Ham and Leeds on 5 April 2026. Fans can expect a tactical battle under overcast skies with temperatures around 15°C.
West Ham, coached by Nuno Espirito Santo, are the bookmakers’ favourites. However, they haven’t won in their last 7 FA Cup matches, although they’ve remained unbeaten in their last 4 home games in this tournament. Leeds, under Daniel Farke, come in with strong defensive form, having kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
Referee Craig Pawson will oversee the match, ensuring a thrilling encounter. Given the recent form and stats, the prediction leans towards a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals being a solid tip.
| 3Max Kilman |
| 7Crysencio Summerville |
| 9Callum Wilson |
| 11Valentin Castellanos |
| 27Soungoutou Magassa |
| 29Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 32Freddie Potts |
| 49Finley Herrick |
| 63Ezra Mayers |
| 2Jayden Bogle |
| 5Pascal Struijk |
| 6Joe Rodon |
| 9Dominic Calvert-Lewin |
| 11Brenden Aaronson |
| 18Anton Stach |
| 19Noah Okafor |
| 24James Justin |
| 25Sam Byram |
| 26Karl Darlow |
| 40Facundo Buonanotte |
| 44Ilia Gruev |
Match Facts:
- West Ham have not won in 7 consecutive matches in this competition.
- West Ham have not lost in 4 consecutive matches at home in this tournament.
- Last time West Ham played this opponent at home in this tournament, the final score was 2-0.
West Ham vs. Leeds Prediction & Tip
Given the overcast conditions and both teams’ recent form, the recommended tip is under 2.5 goals. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities, with Leeds keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games and West Ham having low-scoring affairs recently.
- Three out of the last five games played by West Ham have ended in under 2.5 goals.
- Three of the last four games played by Leeds have also ended in under 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have shown a tendency to prioritise defensive solidity in recent matches.