Fixture

Match: West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Round: Premier League, Round 4

Date & Time: Saturday, 13 September 2025, 16:30 UTC

Venue: London Stadium

Referee: Jarred Gillett

Recent Form & Context

West Ham United: Mixed results lately. They have secured wins (e.g. vs Nottingham Forest), but also have suffered heavy defeats (notably 1-5 vs Chelsea).

Tottenham Hotspur: Their form has also been patchy — some highs and lows. For example, they lost away to Bournemouth and then had better performances in other fixtures.

Both teams will be keen to build momentum at the start of the season; this match is important for setting the tone.

Head-to-Head & Key Insights

Historical record: The two clubs have played many times; Spurs have a slight edge. The head-to-head numbers show Tottenham with 14 wins, West Ham 12 wins, with 7 draws.

Injuries & absentees

West Ham will be missing players like George Earthy, Luis Guilherme, and Niclas Füllkrug.

Tottenham have a longer injury list: Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma are unavailable.

These absences could affect squad depth, dynamics, and tactical options, especially for Tottenham, who usually depend on contributions from players like Maddison and Bissouki.

Tactical Notes & What Each Team Needs to Do

West Ham

Must be solid defensively given Spurs’ attacking threats.

Look to exploit spaces in midfield; counterattacks could be effective.

Set pieces may be a factor, particularly if Tottenham are pushing forward.

Tottenham

Need to cope without several key players; it will test their squad depth.

Creativity could be missing, so expect more reliance on wide play, overlapping fullbacks, and making the most of transitions.

Maintaining defensive structure will be crucial, especially away from home.

Prediction & What to Expect

Expect a hard-fought match. West Ham, at home, will try to assert themselves early. Tottenham will look to control the game if possible, but their available personnel may force them to adapt.

A close scoreline seems likely, possibly 1-1 or 2-1 in favor of West Ham if Spurs struggle to offset their injuries.