Match Overview
Tottenham Hotspur host West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday in a Premier League London derby set for a 15:00 kick-off. Spurs aim to build on their 3-0 away win over West Ham earlier in the campaign, while the visitors seek a response after a difficult run. The conditions are expected to be cool and misty, typical of mid-January in London. With Spurs targeting steady progress and West Ham needing points, the stakes are clear.
- Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Date: 17-01-2026
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur
- G. Vicario
- Pedro Porro
- M. van de Ven
- D. Spence
- C. Romero
- João Palhinha
- X. Simons
- P. Sarr
- G. Abbott
- R. Kolo Muani
- W. Odobert
West Ham United
- A. Areola
- J. Todibo
- K. Walker-Peters
- M. Kilman
- E. Diouf
- Mateus Fernandes
- Lucas Paqueta
- T. Soucek
- F. Potts
- J. Bowen
- C. Summerville
Injury & Suspension Report
Tottenham Hotspur
- L. Bergvall – Injury
- P. Sarr – International duty
- Richarlison – Injury
- J. Maddison – Knee Injury
- R. Bentancur – Muscle Injury
- M. Kudus – Muscle Injury
- D. Kulusevski – Knee Injury
West Ham United
- Lucas Paqueta – Injury
- L. Fabianski – Back Injury
- K. Mavropanos – Injury
- E. Diouf – International duty
Head-to-Head
Across 129 meetings, Tottenham have 56 wins, West Ham 44, with 29 draws. Recent clashes have been relatively tight, averaging just under three goals over the last eight encounters, underscoring a competitive rivalry.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Tottenham: measured home form and selective pressure
Spurs’ recent home run shows control without overexposure, with two wins and a draw in their last five at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and eight goals across those games. Their league record of 7 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses places them mid-table, with a focus on structured build-up and compact shape. In attack, W. Odobert has added recent contributions, while Richarlison’s seven goals highlight his importance, though he is on the injury list. Expect Tottenham to mix patient possession with timely pressing to create space for R. Kolo Muani and runners from midfield.
West Ham: searching for end product
West Ham enter on a lean spell: four defeats and one draw in their last five, with only three goals scored. Their latest outing was a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, with Murillo their lone scorer. J. Bowen remains the main threat with six league goals, five of them away, offering pace and directness that can test Spurs on transitions. Availability issues are noted, but the Hammers still have a midfield platform with T. Soucek and support options to target quick counters.
Key dynamics and recent reference points
The tactical contrast is clear: Tottenham prefer controlled phases before accelerating, while West Ham look for incisive breaks. Spurs’ 3-0 win away earlier this season provides belief, yet the overall head-to-head trend suggests margins can be narrow. Central control from João Palhinha and the creativity of X. Simons could be decisive for Tottenham, while West Ham will try to spring Bowen and C. Summerville into isolated channels.
Set-pieces and second balls may matter if the game tightens. Spurs’ defensive pairing with C. Romero and M. van de Ven will need to manage crosses and direct balls, while West Ham must limit turnovers in midfield to avoid being stretched by Spurs’ full-backs.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 West Ham United.