Mark Lawrenson and Paul Merson are both predicting a win for Leeds United this weekend at West Ham which would be a huge result in their fight against relegation. The Whites could see themselves relegated if they lose to the Hammers and results go against them this weekend.
Sam Allardyce takes on his former side just 72 hours after David Moyes guided the Hammers into the final of the Europa Conference League. The Whites boss will be hoping West Ham have a hangover from their European triumph at AZ Alkmaar in midweek with Leeds desperate for all three points.
Here's a look at what the pundits have had to say ahead of Leeds United's trip to the London Stadium.
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Chris Sutton - BBC
Sutton told the BBC : "West Ham are essentially safe now - Southampton and Leicester cannot catch them and, while Leeds can still finish level with them on points, it would take a big swing in goal difference for Sam Allardyce's side to go above them.
"So, Hammers boss David Moyes has been quite entitled to focus on his side's Europa Conference League semi-final with his team selections in the past week or so, even if it has meant they have lost four of their past five Premier League games.
"I know what Big Sam is trying to do at Leeds, but he was given such a short space of time to make a difference that appointing him was a massive gamble. Leeds have only won two away league games all season and they probably won't try to play much football here. The plan will be to keep West Ham out and try to nick this.
"Will it work? No, I don't think so. I can see them getting another draw, which is not what they need."
Sutton's prediction: West Ham 0-0 Leeds United
Mark Lawrenson - Paddy Power
The former Liverpool defender told Paddy Power: "West Ham made it through to the Europa Conference League final and it looks like they might have a few pints! I think Leeds might win this.
"It would be a major result for Leeds. They should have won against Newcastle last weekend and big Sam Allardyce has made an impact.
"I think they’ll go and win it and it would be just like Leeds."
Lawrenson's prediction: West Ham 1-2 Leeds United.
Paul Merson - Sportskeeda
Merson told SportsKeeda: "This is the perfect time for Leeds United to face West Ham. They have to make this one count.
"The Hammers are likely to rest a lot of their players after their Europa Conference League heroics. Leeds will need to take advantage of it.
"If West Ham win the Conference League title, it'll be absolutely amazing. It'll be an absolutely brilliant season for them despite hovering near the relegation zone for most of it.
"What a turnaround it will be for David Moyes if they do end up winning a European title! However, Leeds United will be hungrier this weekend and that could help them get a massive result."
Prediction: West Ham United 0-2 Leeds United
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