Arsenal FC vs West Ham United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Arsenal FC vs West Ham United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Arsenal has a golden chance to narrow the gap to Liverpool at the top of the table after the Reds stumbled once again. And they  will be licking their lips ahead of Saturday’s clash at Anfield with West Ham, having thrashed them 5-2 in the reverse fixture. 

Heading into the game, West Ham will be the ones feeling the heat as they succumbed to their third defeat in four games in the league with a 1-0 loss to Brentford at Villa Park last Saturday. Add to that the prospect of facing the Gunners at Anfield—no pressure, right?

Arsenal have typically enjoyed strong performances at West Ham, but their rare home loss last season—a 2-0 defeat to the Hammers—stung. Since then, though, the Gunners have bounced back with two dominant wins, outscoring their opponents 11-2. Nonetheless, with West Ham winning just two of their last 11 away games, they’ll have a tough task against a side on a 15-match unbeaten run at home. The Hammers will need more than just grit to threaten Arsenal's fortress.

Current Standings: Arsenal are flying high in second place with 53 points (15 wins, 2 losses, 8 draws), while West Ham are desperately fighting for survival, sitting 16th with a mere 27 points from 7 wins and 12 defeats in 25 games. 

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have played each other 57 times in the competition, with the Gunners coming on top 37 times to Hammers’ 9.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Arsenal FC Preview

The Gunners are heading into this weekend’s showdown with an impressive 15-game unbeaten streak, their longest since the 16-game run in the 2010/2011 season. With the current form they’re in, Arsenal could very well match that 16-game unbeaten feat this Saturday against West Ham. More importantly, a win could close the gap to league leaders Liverpool, who are currently eight points ahead. That said, with key players sidelined by injuries,  Arsenal's path to victory over West Ham won’t be as smooth as it seems. 

With Havertz, Jesus, Saka, and Martinelli all sidelined, Arteta’s attacking options have been stretched. But necessity has sparked creativity—Mikel Merino's brace against Leicester, playing as a number ‘9’, was a prime example. Meanwhile, teenage prodigy Ethan Nwaneri has emerged, netting two goals and an assist in his last three games, providing a much-needed spark for the Gunners.

Team News 

After Merino’s standout performance against Leicester, the spotlight is on whether he’ll keep his place up front or if Trossard will continue in the role as a central striker. It’s a tactical decision that could shape their attacking play moving forward.

Arsenal Probable XI - Raya (GK), Gabriel, Timber, Saliba, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Calafiori, Nwaneri, Trossard & Merino

West Ham United FC Preview

Graham Potter’s rocky start at West Ham took another hit last weekend against Brentford, extending their winless streak to four games. With just one win in his first six matches, the pressure is mounting on the Hammers boss to turn things around. Meanwhile, Potter can take some solace in the fact that his team is not yet in danger of falling into the relegation zone, sitting a comfortable eight points clear of the relegation zone—for now, at least.

Much of West Ham’s hopes now rest on Jarrod Bowen. If he can replicate his Chelsea heroics, the Hammers might just have an outside shot. But against the Gunners, he’ll need to improve on his modest tally of three goals in ten league games. Meanwhile, the in-form forward is now just one goal away from joining Michail Antonio (68) as the only Hammers to hit the 50-goal mark in the Premier League. 

Team News 

Potter faces a potential headache ahead of West Ham’s short trip to North London, with Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville, Vladimir Coufal, and Niclas Füllkrug all uncertain to feature. Meanwhile, Evan Ferguson, who is on loan from Seagulls could make his debut for Hammers this weekend. 

West Ham Probable XI - Areola (GK), Emerson, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Soucek, Soler, Paqueta, Alvarez, Kudus & Bowen

ARSENAL FC vs WEST HAM UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Considering their dominant record against the Hammers, it is not surprising that almost all betting sites favor Arsenal. Arsenal are the favorites to win the match, with odds of 1.28 to West Ham's 11.00, and 6.00 for a draw.

Arsenal to Win (2-0)

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