Paul Merson’s Prediction for Leicester vs. West Ham
Leicester City Seek First Premier League Victory in Five Matches Against West Ham United
Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of Leicester City for the first time since his appointment as manager last week.
After watching the Foxes suffer a heavy defeat to Brentford over the weekend, Van Nistelrooy will aim for a winning start at the King Power Stadium.
A victory could ease Leicester’s relegation fears while dragging West Ham closer to the danger zone.
The match is shaping up to be a critical encounter, and pundit Paul Merson has shared his thoughts on the outcome.
Paul Merson Predicts Continued Struggles for Leicester
Despite the excitement surrounding Van Nistelrooy’s arrival, Merson remains pessimistic about Leicester’s chances.
Writing in his Sportskeeda column, the former Arsenal star expressed doubts about the Foxes’ quality, predicting another defeat for the struggling side.
“I’ve watched Leicester many times this season, and they’re just not good enough. When they lose, they lose heavily,” Merson wrote.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy has a tough job on his hands. He had to take the opportunity, but I see little hope of them staying up. I’d be shocked if West Ham lose this game.”
Merson’s Prediction: Leicester 1-2 West Ham
Leicester vs. West Ham: Head-to-Head Record
Tuesday’s clash marks the 115th competitive meeting between the two clubs. Historically, West Ham have a slight edge, winning 55 matches compared to Leicester’s 51.
The remaining 34 games have ended in draws.
As Leicester look to begin a new chapter under Van Nistelrooy, they face an uphill battle to secure points against an experienced West Ham side.
