West Ham v Tottenham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Hammers have won just three of their last 14 league matches whilst Spurs have drawn their last three matches away at West Ham.

Match: West Ham v Tottenham
When: Saturday, 13 September 2025

West Ham Form

West Ham had a tough end to last season. An eight-match winless streak included four losses and four draws. They responded well to win 2-0 at Man Utd before a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. On the final day, they won 3-1 at Ipswich.

This season began with three straight losses. A dire 3-0 defeat at Sunderland preceded an even worse display to lose 5-1 at home to Chelsea as they allowed seven big chances. A 2-1 lead was surrendered to lose 3-2 at Wolves in the Carabao Cup. The Hammers scored three goals after the 83-minute mark in their last fixture to claim a shock 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest.  

West Ham Team News

Graham Potter is without George Earthy due to injury and young winger Luis Guilherme is out. Niclas Fullkrug will need a late fitness test after a calf strain on duty with Germany.

Igor Julio has come in on loan from Brighton and the defender could start right away. Crysencio Summerville is another who could start after a big impact from the bench at Forest. 

West Ham Motivation

The Hammers will try to win at home, but a draw would not be a bad result here. Potter’s side have shown none of the free-flowing football that we saw from his Brighton side.

They have often had around 40% possession and with very few chances created.

Tottenham Form

Spurs lost 22 of their matches in the league last season. They ended up finishing 17^th in the table before ending a 16-year wait for a trophy. They beat Man Utd 1-0 in the Europa League final before Ange Postecoglou was sacked.

This season started with a defeat on penalties after surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 vs PSG in the UEFA Super Cup. Their league campaign began with a strong 3-0 win over Burnley before beating Man City 2-0. Their last match saw a dire performance to lose 1-0 at home to Bournemouth as they were outshot 20-5 despite having 61% possession.              

Tottenham Team News

Spurs lost 22 of their matches in the league last season. They ended up finishing 17^th in the table before ending a 16-year wait for a trophy. They beat Man Utd 1-0 in the Europa League final before Ange Postecoglou was sacked. This season started with a defeat on penalties after surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 vs PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

Their league campaign began with a strong 3-0 win over Burnley before beating Man City 2-0. Their last match saw a dire performance to lose 1-0 at home to Bournemouth as they were outshot 20-5 despite having 61% possession.              

Tottenham Motivation

Tottenham will see West Ham as a winnable game. They won’t settle for a draw at any point.

Thomas Frank’s style is highly adaptable. Spurs could look to dominate or to absorb pressure and use their pace on the break against a slow Hammers side.

Key Stats

West Ham have won just 3 of their last 14 EPL matches

West Ham have won just once in 7 EPL matches vs Tottenham (lost 3, drew 3)

Spurs have drawn their last 3 away matches vs West Ham

Tottenham have lost 8 of their last 18 matches

Spurs have conceded 24 goals in their last 15 matches

Verdict

Despite Spurs’ iffy record at West Ham, they are backed to win this match. The arrival of Muani and Simons should be a big boost in attack.

Best Bet: Tottenham win at 2.08

Featured Bet: Tottenham win, both teams to score and Kolo Muani to score anytime at 4.75

Goalscorer Tips: Kolo Muani at 2.25 or Richarlison at 2.375