Preview: Tottenham vs. West Ham – Team news and prediction

Tottenham recently earned an impressive point at the Etihad against Manchester City, and that should boost the team's morale for tonight's game. After a fantastic start for Tottenham, things returned to normal, and before the City match, they had lost the last three, so we can expect a motivated Spurs team looking to get back on the winning track.

West Ham also enters the match coming off a draw, ending 1-1 in the game against Crystal Palace. The result may not have been as hoped, but one can take comfort in the 7 points earned in the last 3 Premier League matches. The team has started to climb up the table. A victory tonight would bring them closer to the European spots, so there is a lot at stake for both teams.

Last five meetings between Tottenham vs. West Ham: 
2-0: Tottenham vs. West Ham
1-1: West Ham vs. Tottenham
3-1: Tottenham vs. West Ham
2-1: Tottenham vs. West Ham
1-0: West Ham vs. Tottenham 

Team news: 
The injury list at Tottenham is long, currently missing players such as Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Pape Sarr, Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Ashley Phillips, and Alfie Whiteman. Eric Dier is doubtful, and it is expected that Postecoglou will still be cautious with Richarlison, who has recently returned from injury.

On the injury front, things look brighter for West Ham, who are currently without Antonio due to a knee injury. Kurt Zouma was absent from the last game due to personal reasons, but it is expected that he will be back in the starting lineup. Jarrod Bowen made a comeback in the game against Crystal Palace, so he is back in the attack, allowing Kudus to continue as right wing.

Tottenham expected lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie, Bissouma, Hojbjerg, Lo Celso, Johnson, Kulusevski, Son.

West Ham expected lineup: 
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta, Bowen.

Prediction: 
We expect an entertaining match where Tottenham will try to apply pressure on West Ham from the beginning. Tottenham will aim to dominate the game, but West Ham has some weapons that can trouble Spurs; counterattacks and set pieces are likely part of David Moyes' game plan. We believe West Ham will score in the match, but we don't think it will be enough to beat Tottenham, who must be hungry to get back on the winning track.

Tottenham to win and both teams to score in the game at odds 2.87 at Bet365. 

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