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West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
The fifth matchday of the Premier League will be played in an English week. Ten matches are scheduled for next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, which are once again eagerly awaited around the globe. Perhaps the most attractive clash of the matchday will be between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, who meet at the Olympic Stadium in London on Wednesday at 20:45. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following West Ham vs Tottenham tip.
Both teams have started the new season in completely different ways. West Ham only managed to get their first points last weekend and thus avert a total debacle, with three points from four games the Hammers have now at least climbed to 16th place. Tottenham, on the other hand, have made a strong start and are still unbeaten. Ten points from their first four games is currently enough to finish third, with only Manchester City and arch-rivals Arsenal currently ahead of Spurs.
West Ham – Tottenham info
– Date & Time: 31/08/2022, 20:45.
– Venue: London, Olympic Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 5
– TV broadcast: Sky
West Ham Form & Balance Check
The Hammers want to reach the international business again this season. Last season, West Ham finished in seventh place and thus in the Conference League, and in the play-offs against the Danish representatives Viborg FF, they also managed the final qualification. However, in order to be able to challenge even higher up the table next year, the Londoners have dug deep into their pockets and spent a whopping 140 million euros on a total of seven new arrivals. Among them were some well-known names such as Gianluca Scamacca and Thilo Kehrer.
The first win as a liberation blow?
But in the case of West Ham, it became clear once again that money doesn’t buy goals. The capital city side remained goalless and pointless in their first three league games. Against Manchester City (0:2), Nottingham Forest (0:1) and Brighton & Hove Albion (0:2), the Hammers conceded defeats in each game and thus made a complete mess of the first weeks. It was only last weekend that the Londoners’ first goal directly resulted in their first points. In the away game at Aston Villa, Pablo Fornals’ golden goal was enough for a 1-0 victory that was as close as it was important.
West Ham facts & analysis
– 16th place in the Premier League, 3 points from 4 games.
– Last win 1:0 at Aston Villa
– 1st win and 1st goal this season
Tottenham form & balance check
Spurs are enjoying their first full season under Antonio Conte. The Italian has already put his players through his typically tough preparation, which should lay the foundations for a successful season. Last year, the coach led the Londoners to the Champions League in the final sprint, and now he is aiming for even better results. To this end, the squad was somewhat rebuilt according to Conte’s wishes, with Richarlison and Bissouma two PL-experienced players arriving for large sums of money. Perisic and Lenglet are also veterans of European football.
Strong start for Spurs
The start of the season has also been extremely successful for Tottenham. Against Southampton, Wolverhampton and Nottingham, the Spurs fulfilled their duties and secured three points in a relatively confident manner. Most recently, Harry Kane scored a brace to secure a 2-0 win at the promoted club from the Midlands. So far, the Londoners have only dropped points in the city duel against Chelsea, in which the two top teams drew 2-2 in a thrilling top game. Despite the Hammers’ poor start, another acid test is now on the agenda against West Ham.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– 3rd place in the Premier League, 10 points from 4 games.
– Last win 2:0 at Nottingham
– Still unbeaten
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 August 2022
David Moyes could rotate slightly at West Ham and bring in the likes of Coufal for Johnson on the right rail in a 3-5-2, who also had to be substituted early on recently. Other alternatives for the starting eleven are Benrahma and Antonio. On the other side, Antonio Conte trusts in the familiar 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1. Here, a regular eleven has been established recently, with rotation options including Sessegnon, Richarlison and Bissouma.
West Ham – Tottenham direct comparison & Statistics
West Ham and Tottenham have played each other 124 times. Tottenham won the majority with 55 games, West Ham were victorious 43 times. Another 26 duels remained without a winner. The comparisons last season both went to the respective home team.
– The most common result between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur is 0-1. 9 matches ended like this.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 1-0 (home to West Ham United) and 3-1 (home to Tottenham Hotspur).
– The average number of goals scored in a West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur clash is 3.4.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur is 2.
– Neither team conceded a goal in their last match.
