West Ham vs Leicester City: Prepare for a Monday night goal-fest
- Seb Sternik
- 23 August 2021
The fixture, which has produced 20 goals in five games, returns as West Ham host Leicester at the London Stadium.
When: Monday, August 23, 8pm BST
Where: London Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports
Best bets
West Ham made a real statement of intent in the opening round of the season following their 4-2 comeback win over Newcastle.
The Hammers came back from 2-1 down, scored three second-half goals and sealed a comprehensive victory at St James' Park.
This Monday night, West Ham will play in front of their own fans for the first time this season - and the challenge couldn't be any tougher.
Leicester City also managed a win on the opening weekend as Jamie Vardy's first-half effort proved enough to seal a 1-0 victory over Wolves.
Brendan Rodgers has enjoyed a busy transfer window with a number of promising signings making their way through the door.
We're still very early into the season but their first two competitive games - including the Community Shield win over Manchester City - will certainly give the supporters many reasons to be optimistic.
With regards to their upcoming clash with West Ham, Leicester have a decent away record against the Hammers having won three of the last six meetings in the capital.
Last three matches
Jesse Lingard bagged two first-half goals to give the hosts a comfortable lead at the break. Jarrod Bowen then added a third straight after the restart as West Ham looked on course for the win.
However, there was late drama as Leicester mounted a late comeback. Kelechi Iheanacho bagged in the 70th minute before scoring again in the 91st.
Jarrod Bowen sealed all three points in the second half with a third goal for West Ham.
Fans were treated to another goal-fest but on this occasion, it was Leicester who did most of the scoring.
Harvey Barnes scored the opener and Ricardo Pereira made it 2-0 just before the break.
Last ten head-to-heads
Leicester can avenge season double
This fixture certainly didn't help Leicester's top-four chances last season. The Foxes lost both of their games against the Hammers, conceding six goals in the process.
For all of their attacking bravado, the Hammers looked a little flat-footed at the back against Newcastle last weekend and went on to concede twice.
Leicester, just like the Magpies, are capable of getting out of the blocks quickly. But unlike their northern counterparts, the Foxes aren't likely to surrender their lead as easily.
With that in mind, early goals could play a major role. From a betting perspective, Leicester to score first is attractively priced.
Both teams to score popular in the market
Another similar market which is worth keeping an eye though, is the 1/1 shot on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Goalscorer bets
At 9/5, the Hammers forward offers the shortest price in the anytime goalscorer market.
Jamie Vardy, who scored last weekend against Wolves, is currently well priced at 19/10.
