In the Premier League rankings heading into Sunday’s London derby only one point separates West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur. the teams are currently in seventh and sixth place, respectively, despite shaky starts one victory away from a possible top-four finish. Here is our expert guess on West Ham vs Tottenham football prediction for the Premier League match of the season.
Team news
West Ham
Alex Kral will be ruled out after he has been tested COVID-19 positive, while David Moyes hopes Vladimir Coufal will be fit enough to play.
In the match against Everton, Ben Johnson began at right-back but he might keep his spot despite having played the entire 90 minutes against Genk on Thursday night.
As a result, Moyes is unlikely to make any changes to the team that came into the game against Everton.
Tottenham
Bryan Gil and Son Heung-Min both returned false positives for COVID-19.
At St. James’ Park Emerson Royal and Cristian Romero both played the entire 90 minutes despite a tight turnaround in games, and the duo should hold their spots in what should be an unchanged XI for the journey across the city.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s injury difficulties have eased recently, with Ryan Sessegnon the only confirmed absentee.
West Ham vs Tottenham Prediction
On Thursday, West Ham extended their winning streak to five games in all competitions after defeating Genk by a 3-0 match score. However, they have struggled at home recently, failing to win any of their last three league games at the London Stadium.
In the Europa Conference League on Thursday night, Tottenham lost 1-0 to Vitesse Even though they chose a completely different XI, they lost this fixture last season, and defeat in midweek is an unsettling indication for the north London side.
Both teams will be fired up for the derby, and the rewards might be shared in east London.
Match Facts
In West Ham’s last five home games, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored (Premier League).
In Tottenham’s last five games, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored (Premier League).
In seven of Tottenham’s last eight road games, they have conceded at least two goals (Premier League).
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of West Ham’s last three home encounters against Tottenham in all competitions.
In their last three home games, West Ham has conceded at least two goals (Premier League).
Lineup
West Ham United possible starting lineup: Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Lloris, Emerson, Romero, Dier, Reguilon; Skipp, Hojbjerg; Moura, Ndombele, Son; Kane
Our Prediction: West Ham United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
