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Premier League 25/26·2026-05-23·Round 38

West Ham vs Leeds United Could Reshape the Champions League Places…

By Alberto Ibarra · · Match Preview

West Ham vs Leeds United Could Reshape the Champions League Places…

In the final round of the championship, the fixture with the highest impact is West Ham versus Leeds United, carrying a 3.3% impact on the overall championship picture. West Ham face a critical relegation battle with an 88.9% probability of dropping out of the league. A victory would dramatically swing their relegation chances from 88.9% down to 0.0%, representing a delta of +89.2 in their survival hopes. Conversely, a draw or a loss would confirm their relegation, as Leeds United’s status in the league remains unthreatened with 0.0% probability of relegation.

Liverpool's match against Brentford has a 2.5% impact, primarily affecting Europa League qualification. Currently, Liverpool hold an 88.9% probability of securing a Europa League spot, but a win would cement their position and potentially swing their Champions League qualifying hopes, from 11.1% upwards. Conversely, Brentford, with no current Europa League or Champions League probabilities, could cause a substantial 66.5-point shift in the scenario by defeating Liverpool, reshaping the Europa League picture.

Finally, Sunderland’s clash against Chelsea also carries a 2.5% impact, as Chelsea look to improve their standing for Europa League qualification. Chelsea’s current Europa League probability stands at 0.0%, and a victory would significantly alter their prospects. A Sunderland win or draw, however, would maintain the current status quo and leave Chelsea’s European aspirations unfulfilled.

As these matches kick off, the focus will be on West Ham’s desperate fight for survival and Liverpool’s quest to secure European competition, with the outcomes likely reshaping the final standings.

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