Date of Tips: 15/01/2026
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Tottenham Hotspur FC
v West Ham United FC 
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Premier League Matchday 22 
17-01-2026 15:00
Tottenham Form
West Ham Form
A proper London derby at 3pm on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs are searching for rhythm, West Ham are scrapping for stability, and neither side can really afford another slip. In this Tottenham vs West Ham prediction, we’re looking at team news, possible lineups, and how these two actually match up on the pitch to figure out where the best betting angles might sit. Spurs need a lift. West Ham need something to cling onto.
Let’s start with Tottenham. Thomas Frank, the Danish manager now in charge, is feeling it a bit. He’s used to dealing with scrutiny, but this is a different beast. Spurs haven’t won in their last few outings and the home crowd is getting restless. Still, there’s quality here.
Guglielmo Vicario remains the first-choice keeper. In defence, Cristian Romero is back leading the line. He’s 27 now and still the emotional heartbeat of this team. Alongside him, Micky van de Ven gives Spurs pace at the back, which matters against West Ham’s runners.
Midfield is where things get interesting. Conor Gallagher, recently arrived, brings energy and pressing. He’s 26, an England international, and very much a box-to-box presence. João Palhinha adds steel next to him. When Spurs get free-kicks around the box, James Maddison would usually be the guy, but with his fitness uncertain, Pedro Porro or Gallagher could take responsibility.
Up top, it’s not completely settled. Richarlison has had issues, so Dominic Solanke or Randal Kolo Muani could start centrally. Both offer very different things, which makes this one tricky to call.
Now West Ham. Nuno Espírito Santo, the Portuguese coach, is under even heavier pressure. He’s 51, experienced in the Premier League, but results have dried up badly. The Hammers haven’t kept a clean sheet in a long time and that’s weighing on them.
Jarrod Bowen is still the main man. He’s 29 now, England international, captain, and everything goes through him. If West Ham get a penalty, Bowen is the one you expect to step up. On free-kicks, Lucas Paquetá usually takes charge when he’s fit, offering that bit of flair they badly need.
At the back, Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo are likely to partner up, trying to keep things tight. Alphonse Areola stays in goal, but he’s been busy most weeks, let’s put it that way.
Tottenham (4-2-3-1):
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Solanke
West Ham (4-2-3-1):
Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Scarles; Soucek, Potts; Bowen, Paquetá, Summerville; Castellanos
Spurs have actually had the better of this matchup recently, staying unbeaten across the last few meetings, and that matters mentally. West Ham’s defence looks fragile, especially away from home, and Spurs tend to create chances even when they’re not playing well.
That said, Tottenham don’t keep many clean sheets either. You can see West Ham getting looks on the counter.
From a betting angle, if we look at patterns, Spurs usually score at home. West Ham usually concede. That’s the simple version. But both sides also look capable of getting on the scoresheet. That’s why BTTS tips really come into play here, when the story feels clear at both ends — Spurs scoring at home but leaking goals, and a West Ham side capable of nicking one against a team that’s conceded five across their last two games.
This feels like one of those games where Spurs edge it without really convincing anyone. Home crowd, familiar surroundings, and West Ham’s defensive issues tilt it slightly. Not a dominant win, but just enough.
Match Prediction: Tottenham to win. Bet with bet365.
A narrow home win makes sense here. Spurs scoring twice feels realistic, but keeping West Ham out completely? That’s harder to picture. Something like 2-1 fits the flow of how these teams have been playing.
Correct Score Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 West Ham. Bet with bet365.
You’re probably looking at a game with goals but not chaos. Three goals feels about right. Not a wild shootout, not a cagey 0-0 either. Spurs push, West Ham respond, then things tighten late on.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Spurs to win. Both teams to score. Tottenham to have more chances. That kind of combination reflects the balance of this fixture without relying on anything extreme.
Bet Builder Tip: Spurs to win, both teams to score, and Solanke to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Tottenham look slightly better placed, mainly due to home advantage and West Ham’s defensive problems.
Kick-off is at 3:00pm UK time on Saturday, January 17th.
The match takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.
This is a Premier League fixture.
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