Two struggling Premier League sides clash in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday with West Ham United and Leeds United both in need of a boost for the relegation run-in.
Two teams struggling at the bottom end of the Premier League table face off in this FA Cup quarter-final, with a place at Wembley up for grabs.
West Ham United are currently 18th, just a point behind Tottenham Hotspur, with Leeds United four points ahead of the Hammers in 15th.
It has been a long time since either reached the last four of this competition and a cup victory could give the winners a huge boost for the run in.
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Whites can continue Cup run
Leeds have not reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup since 1987, where they were beaten in extra-time by eventual winners Coventry City, and have a very solid chance of getting to Wembley this time around.
Daniel Farke’s side beat Derby in the third round before squeezing past Birmingham on penalties in the next round. They followed that with a comfortable success over Norwich however and could be too strong for West Ham.
The Whites beat the Hammers 2-1 back in October and Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have struggled at home all season. Only Burnley and Tottenham have won fewer home games in the top flight than West Ham’s three while they will be without key man and former Leeds star Crysencio Summerville for this clash.
Leeds have been much more solid at the back than their hosts this season and they are particularly effective from set-pieces, something which West Ham struggle to defend.
That could end up being the difference between the two teams and Leeds are fancied to edge this clash at the London Stadium.
Leg 1: Leeds United to win @ 7/4
Ampadu a major card candidate
Ethan Ampadu suffered disappointment in the international break, with his Wales side falling on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The midfielder will be desperate to make amends for that in this cup clash and with Anton Stach’s involvement questionable, Ampadu may have to do much of his team’s dirty work in the middle of the park.
The 25-year-old has been booked seven times in 28 Premier League matches this season and looks a big contender for another caution in this clash.
Leg 2: Ethan Ampadu to be carded @ 23/10
Struijk a target from set pieces
Only Newcastle have had more shots from set-pieces in the Premier League this season than Leeds’ 150 and they are facing one of the worst defensive teams from set plays.
West Ham have allowed 152 set-piece shots this season, the most of any team in the league, and they look vulnerable once more.
Pascal Struijk is a particular danger from such situations, with the Leeds defender averaging 0.93 shots per 90 minutes this season and he should add to his tally with an attempt in this clash.
Leg 3: Pascal Struijk to have a shot @ 8/11
