The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as West Ham United take on Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side in an important encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are currently in 12th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Hammers eased past Ipswich Town by a comfortable 4-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best so far this season. The North London outfit suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Tottenham Hotspur have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 101 out of the 223 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 67 victories.
Tottenham Hotspur have won a total of 26 matches against West Ham United in the Premier League - they have secured more victories only against Everton and Manchester City.
West Ham United pulled off a comeback to win this fixture by a 2-1 margin last season and have not secured consecutive league victories away from home since Tottenham Hotspur since 1966.
Tottenham Hotspur have lost four of their last six London derbies in the Premier League - as many defeats as they had suffered in the 16 such games preceding this run.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur have shown marked improvement under Ange Postecoglou but have flattered to deceive this season. Brennan Johnson has been impressive for the hosts and will look to add to his goal tally this weekend.
West Ham United have a poor recent record in this fixture and have a point to prove going into this game. Tottenham Hotspur are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Tottenham Hotspur to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Tottenham Hotspur to keep a clean sheet - Yes