Match

Leicester City U21 vs West Ham United U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on September 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)LCFC Training Ground, Sileby, Leicestershire

Leicester City U21West Ham United U21

The Footlab model makes West Ham United U21 the favourite at 45%, against 21% for a draw and 34% for Leicester City U21. The most likely score is 1-2.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Leicester City U21 vs West Ham United U21?

West Ham United U21 starts as the favourite with a 126-point Elo edge (1,916 vs 1,790).

Leicester City U21 win34 %
Draw21 %
West Ham United U21 win45 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Leicester City U21 have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; West Ham United U21 have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Leicester City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Sutton Utd(away)0-0National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Plymouth U21(home)3-1Premier League Cup
Apr 24, 2026Tottenham Hotspur U21(away)0-1Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 13, 2026Leeds United U21(away)3-2Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 20, 2026Aston Villa U21(home)2-3Premier League 2 Division One
West Ham United U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Southampton U21(home)0-0Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026Worthing(away)2-1National League Cup
Jul 24, 2026Colchester(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026Ebbsfleet United(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs
May 4, 2026Brighton U21(away)0-3Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Leicester City U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 West Ham United U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 13, 2026West Ham United U21 1-1 Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 14, 2025West Ham United U21 2-3 Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 26, 2024West Ham United U21 1-3 Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 28, 2023West Ham United U21 2-0 Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 19, 2022Leicester City U21 3-1 West Ham United U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: West Ham United U21 vs Leicester City U21 on Feb 13, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Leicester City U21 score 2.0 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; West Ham United U21 score 1.9 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 79% probability of over 2.5 goals and 77% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Leicester City U212.01.5311/1511/15
West Ham United U211.91.6212/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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11West Ham United U211010001

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Leicester City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
The Footlab model makes West Ham United U21 the favourite at 45%, against 21% for a draw and 34% for Leicester City U21.
Where and when is Leicester City U21 vs West Ham United U21 played?
Leicester City U21 vs West Ham United U21 is played on September 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at LCFC Training Ground, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 79% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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