Premier League on Sky Sports: West Ham vs Tottenham betting preview and tips
Matchweek four of the Premier League brings a London derby with no shortage of storylines, as West Ham host Tottenham at the London Stadium on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK time).
Both sides come into the game nursing a few knocks, physically and emotionally, but there's still every reason to expect a competitive, potentially wide-open encounter.
Sports News Blitz previews West Ham vs Spurs, offering betting tips and stats to look out for.
Best bets
Both teams to score
This fixture rarely ends without goals at both ends, so backing both teams to score feels like a smart choice.
10 of the last 12 meetings have seen both sides find the net. With Spurs still searching for stability at the back and West Ham far from watertight, goals look likely at both ends.
Lucas Paquetá over 0.5 shots on target
Lucas Paquetá has been in confident form, scoring in three of his last four appearances and regularly testing goalkeepers.
Expect him to continue his threat by hitting over 0.5 shots on target as he remains a key figure in West Ham’s attacking play.
Jarrod Bowen over 0.5 shots on target
Jarrod Bowen has found the target in all three of West Ham’s Premier League games this season.
Known for making things happen in the final third, Bowen looks set to keep up that run and deliver over 0.5 shots on target against a Tottenham defense still finding its feet.
Two clubs, two different trajectories
West Ham ended a tough run before the international break with an emphatic 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest - their biggest league victory since October 2024.
Graham Potter’s relief was clear, though the challenges ahead remain.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have turned a page with Daniel Levy’s departure after 25 years at the helm.
Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have shown promise with a couple of wins, but a recent 1-0 home loss to Bournemouth exposed some lingering questions about consistency and direction
Recent form
West Ham’s recent results read: W-L-L-L-W.
Tottenham’s form is L-L-W-W-L.
Both sides have shown inconsistency, making the outcome difficult to predict.
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Head-to-head history
Their recent meetings have been closely contested:
04/05/25 – West Ham 1-1 Spurs
19/10/24 – Spurs 2-1 West Ham
02/04/24 – West Ham 2-2 Spurs
07/12/23 – Spurs 0-2 West Ham
19/02/23 – Spurs 0-2 West Ham
History suggests both teams are likely to score, with controversy around refereeing decisions almost guaranteed to follow.
Where to watch
UK: Sky Sports / Sky Go app – 5:30pm BST
US: NBC Sports, UNIVERSO, Fubo TV – 12:30pm EST / 10:30am PST
Verdict
Goals look likely here. Expect both teams to score, with Paquetá to land a shot on target and Bowen to make his presence felt against Vicario.
For neutrals, it promises entertainment - for punters, careful choices will be key.
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