This Saturday, Premier League Matchday 4 features a key match at the London Stadium, where West Ham United will face Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s a look at why betting on goals in this London derby could be a wise choice.
Match preview
West Ham have had a challenging start to the season. After losing heavily to Sunderland and Chelsea, they made a strong comeback with a 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest. This win is promising, but their inconsistency and a stretch of six home games without a win are concerning.
The Hammers typically struggle to keep a clean sheet at home. In their last five Premier League matches at the London Stadium, both teams scored each time. This shows West Ham’s ability to attack while also exposing their defensive issues. The support from their home crowd and the derby atmosphere might play a significant role.
Tottenham started strong by defeating Burnley and Manchester City without conceding, but they faced a surprising loss at home against Bournemouth in their last match, which raised concerns about their focus. Nonetheless, Spurs remain competitive and continue to show good balance in their play.
On the road, Tottenham’s performance has been shaky, with only one win in their last seven away games. Even so, they often manage to score, especially against weak defenses like that of West Ham.
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 played at the London Stadium ended in draws, with each finishing 1-1.
- West Ham have scored and conceded in five consecutive home games.
Prediction
Matches between West Ham and Tottenham are usually dynamic and entertaining. With defensive weaknesses on both sides and strong attacking options available, betting on both teams to score at odds of 1.69 appears to be a smart move.