that premier league It resumes this weekend with the highly anticipated London derby. tottenham hotspur illusion west ham united Heading to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Both sides will be eager to bounce back from contrasting results before the international break. Spurs will be looking to bounce back from a crushing defeat against Brighton, while the Hammers will be aiming to build on their emphatic win against Ipswich Town.
Match Preview
Tottenham were cruising to a comfortable victory. Amex Stadium A fortnight ago, they were up 2-0 thanks to goals from talented duo Brennan Johnson and James Maddison.
However, a surprising surrender in the second half saw the Lilywhites give up their advantage and eventually lose 3-2.
Coach Ange Postecoglou was understandably furious at his team’s surrender, describing it as his worst result since taking charge.
The Australian will be desperate to see his side rediscover their early season form after a strong start to the campaign before the south coast setback.
For West Ham, the international break provided a much-needed break after a difficult start to the season. The Hammers were resolute, snapping a five-game winless streak and securing a clean sweep. Ipswich 4-1 at the London Stadium.
Michail Antonio’s early goal set the tone, and further goals from Mohamed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta ensured a comfortable win for coach Julen Lopetegui’s men.
The Hammers will now look to build on that result and move up the table, with a win at Tottenham potentially putting them level on points with their London rivals.
put our heads together
The recent head-to-head record of these two sides is intriguing.
West Ham have been dominant in recent years, winning two of the last three league meetings between the clubs.
In fact, the Hammers’ 2-1 comeback win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December 2023 was their last away win against Spurs.
But the last time West Ham won back-to-back away league games against Tottenham was in the 1990s, and between those two wins England won the World Cup.
team news
Tottenham fans will be anxiously awaiting news on their talisman’s health Son Heung-minI discovered my thigh problem while on international assignment in Korea.
The forward is one of three players. richarli song and Lucas BergvalPostekoglou is sweating ahead of the weekend. Bergvall suffered a minor calf problem while playing for Sweden, but was unlikely to start in any case.
defender Wilson Odobert He is still sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
West Ham’s only option concern is the suitability of summer signings Niklas FullkrugHe is still nursing an Achilles tendon problem.
But with Antonio leading the way once again against his London rivals, Lopetegui is unlikely to tinker with his winning formula.
prediction
This match has the potential to be an entertaining one as both teams have strong attacking threats.
Tottenham will be determined to bounce back from their miserable defeat against Brighton, while West Ham will be boosted by their recent win against Ipswich.
Considering the defensive vulnerabilities exposed on both sides, we could be in for another high-scoring encounter. Ultimately, I expect Tottenham to have the upper hand in this match, with home advantage likely to be crucial in a closely contested London derby.
betting tips
This looks set to be a close contest with both teams likely to find the net. I recommend considering ‘Both teams score’ That’s because he has featured in four of the last five league meetings between Spurs and West Ham.
Looking at the final result, I think Tottenham will win, but they may need a narrow one-goal difference.
When it comes to total goals, considering their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, it’s better to look at the ‘over 2.5 goals’ market as a strong possibility.
