Tottenham host West Ham in a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon, with both sides under pressure to deliver.
Spurs boss Thomas Frank will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing FA Cup exit and poor league form, while West Ham sit deep in the relegation zone and need points to stay in contention.
This North vs East London derby could have major implications for both managers, making it a must-watch encounter for the weekend. Here’s a full betting preview from AllSportsPeople with predictions, bet builder tips and the best value betting odds for the Manchester derby!
Spurs vs. West Ham prediction: Who will win?
It's a tough one to call. Spurs are 17th for points collected at home (nine from 10 matches), while both of these sides sit inside the bottom five for expected goals (xG) scored. In fact, the hosts are the biggest xG overperformer with 29 goals from an expected return of 23.87.
West Ham have struggled at the back this season and will rely on Jarrod Bowen for goals. Tottenham start as clear favourites but we think there will only be a single goal in it.
Our Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 West Ham (8/1 with Bet365)
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Head-to-Head: Tottenham vs. West Ham
- Tottenham have won 103 of their previous encounters against West Ham.
- West Ham have claimed victory 67 times in head-to-head matches.
- The sides have drawn 56 times.
- West Ham have won only one of their last eight league meetings with Spurs (D3 L4).
- Tottenham are aiming for a league double after their 3-0 win at the London Stadium in September.
Tottenham vs. West Ham form Guide
Tottenham - Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (FA Cup)
- Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Brentford 0-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham (Premier League)
West Ham United - Last 5 matches (All Competitions)
- West Ham 2-1 QPR (FA Cup)
- West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Wolves 3-0 West Ham (Premier League)
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)
- West Ham 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)
Tottenham vs. West Ham Betting Tips
Tottenham Hotspur are clear favourites to take all three points particularly given West Ham's awful defensive record this season. They are the league's worst defence with 43 conceded from 21 matches.
We're backing the home team to win with both teams to score (12/5 Bet365) — they have only kept one clean sheet at home since the opening day and Jarrod Bowen will lead the visitors' attack.
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Tottenham vs. West Ham Team News, Injury Latest
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
- Conor Gallagher could make his Spurs debut in midfield after completing his £34m move from Atletico Madrid, potentially replacing Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring surgery).
- Richarlison is a doubt after picking up a hamstring injury against Aston Villa; options to lead the line include Randal Kolo Muani or Dominic Solanke.
- Left-back options include Ben Davies or Djed Spence if Destiny Udogie isn’t ready.
- Central defence should feature Cristian Romero (back from suspension) and Micky Van de Ven, with Pedro Porro at right-back.
- Attacking midfield trio of Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert likely to start unless Gallagher’s arrival shakes things up.
West Ham United Team News
- Mateus Fernandes is expected to return to midfield, partnering Tomas Soucek and/or Soungoutou Magassa.
- Striker Taty Castellanos will likely continue to lead the line; Pablo Felipe is an alternative.
- Winger Crysencio Summerville could start again after an impressive showing against QPR.
- Jarrod Bowen expected to feature on the right of the front three.
- Midfield Freddie Potts may continue at No10 if Lucas Paqueta is unavailable.
- Defensive adjustments may include Oliver Scarles at left-back if El Hadji Malick Diouf is unavailable, with Max Kilman likely partnering Jean-Clair Todibo in central defence due to Konstantinos Mavropanos’ neck injury.
Tottenham vs. West Ham Predicted Lineups
Here’s how we expect Tottenham and West Ham to line up for their Premier League clash, with both sides likely to rotate slightly while sticking to their preferred formations.
Tottenham predicted lineup to play West Ham
Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
Vicario; Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Porro; Palhinha, Gray; Tel, Simons, Odobert; Kolo Muani
- Out: Bentancur, Richarlison, Kudus, Kulusevski, Maddison, Sarr
- Doubtful: Bergvall, Bissouma, Udogie
West Ham predicted lineup to play Tottenham
West Ham United (4-2-3-1)
Areola; Scarles, Kilman, Todibo, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek, Potts; Summerville, Fernandes, Bowen; Castellanos
- Out: Diouf, Mavropanos
- Doubtful: Fabianski, Fernandes
Tottenham vs. West Ham Odds
- Tottenham to Win: 3/4
- West Ham to Win: 19/5
- Draw: 3/1
Bet Builder Tips: Tottenham vs. West Ham
Our bet builder for Tottenham vs West Ham is the hosts to win, both teams to score and Jarrod Bowen to score anytime, which was 33/4 on Ladbrokes at the time of writing.
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How to Watch Tottenham vs. West Ham: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Tottenham vs. West Ham on Saturday:
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Time: 3:00 p.m GMT
- TV/Stream: N/A
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