The Premier League serves up another exciting London derby as Tottenham Hotspur hosts West Ham United on October 19, 2024, in the 8th round of the season.
Match Overview
Spurs are currently 9th in the standings, with 10 points from 7 matches, while West Ham sits 12th, having earned 8 points with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Both teams will be eager to secure a vital three points as the race for positions in the top half of the table heats up.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Tottenham have shown an impressive run of form recently, winning five consecutive games across all competitions before a narrow 2-3 defeat to Brighton in the league. Their victories came against Coventry (2-1), Brentford (3-1), Qarabag (3-0), Manchester United (3-0), and Ferencváros (2-1). Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have developed a potent attack but remain vulnerable at the back.
West Ham, under Julen Lopetegui, have struggled for consistency this season, collecting only 8 points from their first 7 Premier League matches. After a crushing 1-5 defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup, they finally broke a winless streak with a convincing 4-1 win over Ipswich. Importantly, West Ham have won their last two away matches against Tottenham, and they will look to repeat that success in this derby clash.
Player to Watch
One player to keep an eye on is West Ham’s rising star, Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian midfielder scored his first goal of the season in the recent 4-1 win over Ipswich and has been a key player for the Hammers.
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Known for his creativity and strong presence in midfield, Kudus could be the difference-maker for his team. There’s a solid chance that he could find the back of the net again against Tottenham. According to 1xBet the odds of Kudus celebrating a goal on Saturday are 5.
Prediction
The primary prediction for this match is a Tottenham victory, with odds of 1.54 according to 1xBet. Despite a recent setback, Spurs have been in fine form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking play, led by the likes of Son Heung-min and James Maddison, will likely be too much for West Ham’s defense to handle.
Betting Tip
For more cautious bettors, an alternative wager could be betting on the total number of goals being under 3.5. The average number of goals in recent encounters between these two teams has been 2.6, suggesting this may not be an overly high-scoring match. 1xBet estimates the odds for this bet at 1.886.
