Ange Postecoglou cut a frustrated figure following Tottenham’s implosion at Brighton before the international break.
However, the focus will quickly switch to a London derby against West Ham when the Premier League returns on Saturday.
Spurs have lost three of their last five, and a return to form will be required to close the gap on the Champions League spots.
Meanwhile, the pressure eased on Julen Lopetegui before the international break after landing a 4-1 success against Ipswich. Their chances could be aided based on the fact that they won this exact fixture in 2023-24.
Odds
The home victory will be a popular prediction this weekend at -204. Meanwhile, a second straight win for West Ham in North London is the outside chance at +470.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | -204 |
| Draw | +390 |
| West Ham | +470 |
Spurs Hold Narrow Advantage in Overall Record
| Total | Tottenham | West Ham | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 59 | 26 | 20 | 13 |
| Premier League Games | 52 | 23 | 17 | 12 |
| Goals | 152 | 83 | 69 |
Matches between these sides in North London have been trappy affairs, with the Hammers avoiding defeat in two of their last four visits.
But, it could be worth mentioning that all three of Tottenham’s recent home wins over the Hammers have come by a two-goal margin.
🚨⚽ TIP: Tottenham (-1) @ +104
Tottenham vs. West Ham Key Stats
- Tottenham’s capitulation against Brighton marked the tenth time in EPL history that Spurs had thrown away a 2-0 advantage. The most of any club in the competition’s history.
- West Ham’s 4-1 win over Ipswich was their biggest victory in the Premier League since a 3-0 win over Wolves in December 2023.
- Michail Antonio scored West Ham’s quickest goal in EPL history against Ipswich (43 seconds).
- An average of 2.6 goals per game have been scored across the last five EPL matches between Tottenham and West Ham.
Tottenham Team News
Heung Min Son is expected to miss out this weekend due to a muscle injury, meaning Timo Werner is likely to be recalled.
Wilson Odobert remains out with a hamstring injury. Richarlison is nearing a return for Tottenham, but Saturday’s match could come too soon for the Brazilian.
Possible Lineup
Guglielmo Vicario (GK); Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke
West Ham Team News
Lopetegui appeared to stumble upon his best team in the win over Ipswich in the previous round of matches.
Therefore, changes will likely be kept to a minimum on Saturday. Niclas Fullkrug remains the only player absent through injury, as the German continues to recover from a calf injury.
Possible Lineup
Alphonse Areola (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Emerson, Guido Rodriguez, Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus, Michail Antonio
Tottenham vs. West Ham Prediction
Tottenham are a very hard team to predict in the Premier League. Defensive vulnerabilities have limited them to this point, and West Ham’s vibrant counter-attacking style could sting them this weekend.
That being said, the preference remains for a home success in what is likely to be a wide-open showdown in North London.
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