West Ham vs Tottenham | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 13th September 2025

🗞️ Introduction

West Ham take on Tottenham at the London Stadium on 13 September in a fixture that always carries an edge. The Hammers are desperate to steady themselves after a rocky start, while Spurs arrive looking sharp and aiming to cement their place among the early pace-setters. The home crowd will be loud, with plenty of travelling Spurs support making for a fiery atmosphere. Tactically, West Ham are expected to stick with a compact 4-2-3-1, trying to use Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville on the flanks to spark counters. Spurs, meanwhile, will look to dominate the ball with their fluid attacking unit, rotating between a 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, with Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus pulling strings in advanced areas.

👕 Team News

West Ham: Niclas Füllkrug is doubtful after returning early from international duty, so Callum Wilson could lead the line. Defensively, Jean-Clair Todibo and Maximilian Kilman should anchor the back four, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka likely to feature at right-back. In midfield, James Ward-Prowse will look to dictate set pieces, with Lucas Paquetá given licence to roam between the lines.

Tottenham: Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Drăgușin are all sidelined, while Yves Bissouma is a fitness concern. That leaves Spurs relying heavily on their new-look attack: Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons expected to start, with Richarlison and Mathys Tel providing options up top. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will marshal the defence, while João Palhinha adds bite in midfield.

📋 Form

West Ham’s last 10 competitive outings show 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats. They’ve scored 13 goals in that spell but conceded a hefty 27. Clean sheets have been scarce, but they have found some joy hitting sides in the second half of games, with 70% of their goals arriving after the interval.

Tottenham’s record is far healthier: 6 wins, 2 draws and just 2 defeats from their last 10. They’ve scored 17 and conceded only 3, boasting 6 clean sheets in that run. They look solid at the back and clinical in front of goal, with their new arrivals bedding in quickly.

📊 Key Match Stats

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🏟️ Home vs Away Form

West Ham at home: Results have been patchy, but they average about 1.4 goals scored per home game and concede closer to 2.5. Clean sheets are rare, though the crowd can lift them in tight moments.

Tottenham away: Strong travellers, winning more than half of their last 10 away matches. They concede less than a goal a game on the road and tend to control possession, even in difficult fixtures.

⚔️ Attack vs Defence

🥅 Players to Watch

West Ham: Jarrod Bowen remains their biggest threat, with his pace and finishing giving them a chance even against stronger opposition. Lucas Paquetá’s creativity will also be crucial in finding openings against Spurs’ organised back line.

Tottenham: Mohammed Kudus faces his old club and will be eager to make a mark, carrying real goal threat cutting in from the right. Xavi Simons adds guile and clever movement, while Cristian Romero provides leadership in defence.

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

With West Ham leaking goals and Spurs looking sharp, it feels like the visitors should have too much. Prediction: 0–2 Tottenham. The away side’s balance of attacking talent and defensive solidity tips this London derby in their favour.

💡 Betting Tips

Main pick: Tottenham to win – their defensive record and attacking firepower give them the edge.

Value bet: Under 2.5 total goals – Spurs have kept it tight in most of their games, and West Ham may struggle to break them down.

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