West Ham United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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

It’s derby night in London! West Ham welcomes their fierce rivals Tottenham this Saturday, looking to extend their impressive home form against the Lilywhites. The teams come into the clash on contrasting notes—West Ham cruising to a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Spurs stumbled to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth. The stage is set for a spicy encounter with a lot to play for. 

Current Standings: Despite the loss, Tottenham continues to enjoy being at the top-half of the table currently sitting at the 4th spot with 6 points. Meanwhile, West Ham finds itself at the 16th spot with 3 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: With a 27-18 win-loss record in 58 matches, the Spurs have the advantage in this rivalry.

TEAMS PREVIEW

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After a dismal start that saw them leak eight goals in two games, West Ham’s 3-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest came as a welcome shock. That sudden turnaround is classic Premier League unpredictability, and exactly the boost Graham Potter and his squad needed. From struggling to find the net to producing a clinical three-goal display, the question now is—what clicked for the Hammers?

After a no show in the first two games, Potter ditched his slow, possession-based style for a more direct, fast-break approach. He also switched the formation from a 3-5-2 to a 4-2-3-1, adding stability at the back while letting the opposition dominate possession. The plan paid off, giving Potter every reason to stick with it.

Stats that matter 

1. Against Forest, the Hammers only faced 3 shots on target while having an xGA of just 0.73.
2. It was also the second latest that a team had ended up with scoring 3 goals after opening the scoring late in the match.
3. Jarrod Bowen had a hand in nine Premier League goals in his last nine appearances (6 goals, 3 assists). 
4. West Ham United on average conceded 3 goals per game this season. 

Team News 

West Ham will be without Luis Guilherme and George Earthy due to injuries, while new Celtic signing Daniel Cummings is also sidelined, adding to Potter’s selection headache.

West Ham Probable XI -

Hermansen (GK); Diouf, Maximilian Kilman, Mavropanos, Kyle Walker-Peters (Defenders); Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta ( Midfielders);  Fernandes, Jarrod Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug ( Forwards) 

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

In contrast, Spurs found life tough against Bournemouth, managing only a single shot on target as the Cherries’ relentless pressing left them disjointed and lacking rhythm. The loss highlighted how easily their fluency can be disrupted when under pressure. 

On Saturday, however, the scenario is set to be different—West Ham aren’t likely to press as intensely. So Tottenham’s challenge will shift to finding a way through the Hammers’ solid defense without letting their guard down on the counters. 

Stats that matter 

1. Tottenham ended the game with Bournemouth with an xG of 0.19.
2. The game against the Cherries was also the first time in this season’s league that Spurs conceded.
3. Spurs have lost 17 of their last 23 Premier League games against teams other than the newly promoted sides.
4. Evanilson has scored 73% of his league goals from away games  including seven in his last eight. 

Team News 

Xavi Simons has arrived and is set to feature in Tottenham’s starting XI, adding creativity to their attack. However, Spurs face an injury headache, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, and Yves Bissouma all sidelined.  

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI : Vicario (GK): Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Van de Ven, Spence (Defenders); Sarr, Bentancur, Palhinha ( Midfielders); Kudus, Johnson, Richarlison (Forwards). 

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
Winning Prediction

Tottenham will need to be prepared to be frustrated by the Hammers on Saturday, as in all likelihood they will see more of the ball, just as they did in the game against Bournemouth. However, having a player like Evanilson, with a superior record in away games, will make Spurs' coach confident heading into the game. 

Meanwhile, the Hammers will be happy to walk away with at least a point, just as they did on the last two occasions when Spurs visited the London Stadium. On both occasions, the game ended in a 1-1 scoreline.

As expected, the bookmakers see Spurs as slight favorites, offering odds of 2.13, while a West Ham win sits at 3.50 and a draw at 3.64, making it a tight contest on paper.

We predict a draw (0-0)

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