Last Sunday, West Ham overcame Leeds 2-0 in the FA Cup, advancing to the Fourth Round. Marcelo Bielsa and his teammates return to the capital just seven days later, but the visitors' difficulties are set to continue.
Leeds have had a forgettable season, and things haven't been going well recently. They've lost four of their last five games, while the visitors have dropped six of their last eight away games. Given their recent form, a trip to fourth-placed West Ham is unlikely to be fruitful.
West Ham is coming off a four-game winning streak. After defeating Norwich in midweek, the hosts have won back-to-back 2-0 wins this week, reclaiming their place in the Champions League.
After a difficult finish to 2021, the hosts have rebounded back, and this start to the New Year shows they are back on track to be European contenders. They've scored 11 goals in their last four games, and they've despatched the league's worst teams with ease.
West Ham are flying high after scoring 19 points out of a possible 21 against the lowest seven teams in the Premier League. That's to be expected from a top-four team, but it's worth noting that they've won five of their last six road games.
Jarrod Bowen has recently been lauded by David Moyes for his crucial role in the team's recent success. In this four-game winning streak, the winger has three goals and two assists, with the three goals coming in the last two games.