This Saturday at the London Stadium, West Ham United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in an exciting match for Premier League Matchday 4. Here’s why betting on goals in this London derby is a valuable option.
Match preview
West Ham often struggles to keep a clean sheet at home. In their last five Premier League games at the London Stadium, both teams have scored each time, showcasing West Ham’s offensive capabilities along with their defensive weaknesses. The home crowd and the derby atmosphere could play a big role in the outcome.
Tottenham started the season strongly, winning their first two matches against Burnley and Manchester City without allowing any goals. However, they unexpectedly lost to Bournemouth in their last game, raising concerns about their focus. Despite this setback, Spurs remain competitive and continue to play a balanced style of football.
On the road, Tottenham’s performance has been less impressive, with only one win in their last seven away matches. Nonetheless, they usually find a way to score, especially against defenses like West Ham’s that can be vulnerable.
Probable lineups
- West Ham: Hermansen, Kilman, Diouf, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Paqueta, Fernandes, Bowen, Fullkrug
- Tottenham: Vicario, Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Porro, Palhinha, Bentancur, Kudus, Sarr, Johnson, Richarlison
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in 8 of their last 10 encounters.
- The last three matches at the London Stadium have resulted in a 1-1 draw.
- West Ham has both scored and conceded in their last five home games.
Prediction
Matches between West Ham and Tottenham are typically open and entertaining. Considering the defensive issues both teams face but their strong attacking players, betting on both teams to score at odds of 1.69 seems like the best option.