Premier League sides West Ham United and Leeds United go head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed match preview and betting tips for the April 5 encounter at the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Leeds match preview
West Ham United have struggled this season in the Premier League, but are remarkably in the last eight of the FA Cup and will be hoping to continue their run with a win that will send them into the last four of the competition.
The Hammers reached the final back in the 2005-06 season before losing to Liverpool and are hoping for another historic run this time. It took penalties to eliminate Brentford in the fifth round, while they saw off QPR and Burton in normal time.
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β West Ham United (@WestHam) April 3, 2026
Leeds United, on the other hand, are eyeing a first semifinal spot since the 1986-87 season and will fancy their chances of doing so against a struggling West Ham side.
The Whites defeated Derby County in their third round clash, before sealing a 2-1 win at Birmingham in their fourth round encounter. They also defeated Norwich City 3-0 in their final round to reach this stage of the competition.
Best betting odds
Over 1.5 Goals – 1.22 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
This fixture has a rich history of producing plenty of goals, especially in their last five meetings, and this one should be no different, with at least two goals expected.
West Ham vs Leeds Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 24.10.2025 – Leeds 2-1 West Ham
- 21.05.2023 – West Ham 3-1 Leeds
- 04.01.2023 – Leeds 2-2 West Ham
- 16.01.2022 – West Ham 2-3 Leeds
- 09.01.2022 – West Ham 2-0 Leeds
This matchup has been evenly matched in recent years, with both sides winning two matches apiece, while one other meeting has ended in a stalemate.
However, Leeds won their last match 2-1 when both sides met in the Premier League earlier in the season.
Recent form: West Ham
West Ham have endured a troubled campaign so far, but they have won two of their last four games, although they were defeated 2-0 by Aston Villa in their last outing.
The Hammers have managed just a single clean sheet in their last five matches and have also failed to score just once during this period.
Recent form: Leeds United
Leeds are unbeaten in their last three games across all competitions, although they have recorded stalemates in the last two, sealing goalless draws with Crystal Palace and Brentford.
The Whites have not conceded a goal in their last three matches, but they have only scored one during this run, in a 3-0 win against Norwich in their last FA Cup match.
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β Leeds United (@LUFC) April 2, 2026
Player to watch
El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United)
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β West Ham United (@WestHam) April 1, 2026
The Senegalese left-back has been one of the bright spots in a disappointing season for West Ham this season.
El Hadji Malick Diouf‘s constant runs down the left and his remarkable crossing ability could prove decisive in this encounter and help them progress to the next round.
