Tottenham vs. West Ham on October 19, 2024, can be expected to be somewhat interesting. Because it was defeated in the latest derby by Brighton, so far unbeaten in the Europa League, Tottenham is surely anxious to get into form once again.

While West Ham struggles to put together a good run of form, they find themselves much lower in the league and, by that, make today’s London derby a very heated one as both teams are desperate for points.

Tottenham vs West Ham: Current Form Overview

Tottenham Hotspur Form (WWWWLL)

Results have been a bit all over the place for Tottenham lately. A run of back-to-back victories in both the Premier League and Europa League was halted with a 3-2 defeat at Brighton. With 59% possession, Spurs’ poor defending allowed Brighton to get themselves in front and then to see out a vital win. In their last match, Brennan Johnson and James Maddison scored for Spurs but it was not enough.

Even with the defeat, Tottenham’s attack remains strong, averaging over three goals in their last six games. However, their recent failures against West Ham have increased the pressure.

West Ham United Form (LDLLDW)

The West Ham of Julen Lopetegui has been pretty unpredictable. While the 4-1 win against Ipswich prior to the international break was something of fresh air to them, they managed just one win in their last six games. They have been leaking in their back, with concessions coming in every game, including the 5-1 League Cup defeat to Liverpool.

Offensively, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen have been promising, but the Hammers need to firm things up on the back-end if they want to challenge Tottenham.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson; Solanke, Son.

This lineup offers a solid mix of defense and attack, with Maddison and Son leading the charge.

West Ham United XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Rodríguez, Bowen, Soucek, Paquetá, Kudus; Antonio.

West Ham fields a strong defense and midfield, while Antonio spearheads the attack with support from Kudus and Bowen.

Tottenham vs West Ham: Key Stats and Insights

• Head-to-Head: From 63 encounters the Spurs are leading with 30 victories while West Ham has 21 wins, with 12 draws.

• Recent Form: Tottenham have only lost one of their last six matches, while West Ham has just one win.

• Premier League Standings: Tottenham 9th, West Ham 12th.

Betting Opportunities and Odds

Tottenham is favored with odds of 1.51 from StarBet. West Ham’s odds stand at 5.20. Although Spurs would go into the match as clear favorites, West Ham’s resilience on the road may make it a very exciting encounter. There should be competitive scoring both ways; while Spurs have one of the best attacks, West Ham’s counter-attacking style may pose a test for the Spurs defense and therefore.

Prediction

This is a match where Tottenham has the edges on paper with attacking flair and an undefeated Europa League campaign. West Ham’s defensive inconsistency might leave them vulnerable. Tottenham’s high-pressing midfield could force mistakes, making a convincing win likely.