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

West Ham United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a commanding 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final, Tottenham now shifts gears to the Premier League, where they head to the London Stadium on Sunday for a London derby against West Ham United. Meanwhile, the Hammers will enter the game more stunned than disheartened, having thrown away a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in a dramatic late collapse. For the Hammers, it was Kudus and Soucek who found the back of the net. 

Current Standings:  Both these sides languish at the bottom half of the table. Tottenham are currently placed 16th with 37 points while the Hammers occupy the 17h position with 36 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: With a 27-18 win-loss record in 57 matches, the Spurs have the advantage in this rivalry.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

With just four games left, the heat is on Graham Potter. Taking over from Julen Lopetegui in January, his tenure at West Ham has been far from smooth, with only three wins in 14 matches. Last weekend's crushing defeat to Brighton only added fuel to the fire. The defeat meant the side now has gone seven games without a win. And as highlighted in the match the defensive frailties have come to haunt them once again. 

Defensively, Graham Potter's West Ham have been a disaster. No clean sheets in their last seven outings, and they've conceded first in four of the last five—losing three and drawing two. For a manager known for his defensive focus, these stats are a nightmare. Potter will be desperate to tighten things up in the final stretch of the season. West Ham's collapse last weekend saw them drop 12 points from winning positions under Potter—only Southampton (14) have lost more in that time. It's a stat that speaks volumes about their mentality. 

Team News 

The Hammers are set to welcome back Evan Ferguson, who missed the last game due to Brighton's parent-club rules. Plus, there's hope for Edson Alvarez's return from injury—two key reinforcements that could make a big difference.

West Ham Probable XI - A Areola (Gk); M. Kilman, K.Mvaropanos, J. Todibo, Emerson, T.Soucek, J-Ward-Prowse, L. Paqueta, A. Wan-Bissaka, J. Bowen, M. Kudus. 

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Like his counterpart, Ange Postecoglou is feeling the pressure as Spurs' struggles continue. With 19 defeats this season, his side has matched their worst-ever Premier League tally, last set in 1993-94 and 2003-04.  At this point of time, Postecoglou’s redemption hopes now rest on the Europa League. With a 3-1 lead in the first leg of their semifinal against Bodo/Glimt, Spurs are just one step away from a potential lifeline to salvage their season. With that in mind, expect Postecoglou to rest few in the upcoming  game against West Ham. 

Following their heavy 5-1 defeat against Liverpool last week, Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a difficult spell. This loss marked their third consecutive league defeat and extended their away losing streak to five matches across all competitions. Defensively, Spurs have struggled on their travels, managing to keep a clean sheet in only two of their last ten away fixtures. Despite the team's recent struggles, Brennan Johnson has been a consistent bright spot in attack, leading Tottenham's scoring charts in the league with 11 goals.

Team News 

Spurs were dealt a heavy blow late in their Europa League clash, with Maddison and Solanke picking up knocks and Bergvall spotted on crutches after a training injury. To make matters worse, Son Heung-min is also a doubt. With a crucial game looming, Postecoglou may be forced to play it safe.

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI - Vicario (GK); Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Kulusevski, Sarr, Bissouma; Odobert, Richarlison, Tel

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
Winning Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur may have cruised to victory in the reverse fixture, but with Spurs’ attention divided, this could be a different story. West Ham’s recent defeats have been narrow, showing they can push top teams like Liverpool, Newcastle, and Bournemouth to the limit. If they can hold firm for the full 90 minutes, they have a real shot at making it tough for the Spurs. Backing the Hammers seems like a smart move in this one.

We predict a draw (1-1)

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