Premier League: West Ham vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 31, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Modified at :March 31, 2024 at 6:02 PM

West Ham are winless in their last three league games

In the last three matches, West Ham have only earned four points. West Ham thrashed Freiburg 5-0, followed by a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Their most recent outing ended in a painful 4-3 defeat against Newcastle. West Ham managed only one home win out of a possible six in the Premier League, drawing four and losing one. They scored eight goals but conceded 12 in these matches.

Tottenham’s recent form shows six points garnered from their last three games. They secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, suffered a 3-0 defeat against Fulham, and then edged past Luton with a 2-1 win. In their last six away matches in the Premier League, Tottenham claimed two wins, two draws, and two defeats. They scored 12 goals but conceded 11 during these fixtures.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at 07:15 PM GMT (12:45 AM IST)

Location: London Stadium

Form

West Ham (all competitions): -L-D-W-D-L

Tottenham (all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Players to watch

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Jarrod Bowen’s on-field effectiveness shines through his impressive technical skills, a direct approach to the game, and remarkable agility. Coupled with a sharp eye for goal-scoring opportunities, he demonstrates exceptional anticipation by strategically timing his runs to exploit open spaces. This ability makes him a valuable asset during transitional phases, where his knack for finding the net is evident. With 15 goals and 4 assists in 27 Premier League appearances, he consistently contributes to his team’s achievements.

Heung-Min Son (Tottenham)

Son is recognized for his proficient use of both feet, explosive speed, excellent positional awareness, dynamic movement, adept close control, and precise finishing, all of which render him particularly potent in counter-attacking situations. Heung-Min Son has been consistently finding the back of the net, scoring three goals in his most recent six matches. Son scored the winning goal against Luton to snatch three points from them, he was awarded the man of the match award.

Match facts:

West Ham are unbeaten in 16 of the last 18 matches at home.
Tottenham have scored a goal in their previous 22 away matches in a row.
The home team has conceded a goal in 11 of the last 12 matches.

Injury and Teams News

The Spurs will be facing a significant player shortage for the upcoming match, with five key individuals unavailable due to various reasons. Both backup goalkeepers, Whiteman and Forster, are sidelined due to injuries, alongside Solomon, Van de Ven, and Sessegnon, who are also nursing injuries.

Meanwhile, the hosts have their own injury concerns, with Nayef Aguerd being the primary focus this week. Additionally, Edson Alvarez will be absent from the game due to a suspension, further impacting the host team’s lineup.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 222

West Ham – 67

Tottenham – 101

Draws – 54

Predicted lineup

West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Areola; Emerson, Zouma, Mavropanos, Coufal; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Paqueta, Bowen; Antonio

Tottenham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner; Son

Match prediction for West Ham vs Tottenham

West Ham have secured four victories in their last 10 home matches across all competitions. They shared the points with the visiting teams in five of those matches, while suffering one defeat. On the other hand, Tottenham have managed to win four out of their last 10 away games, drawing three and losing three during this period. West Ham have remained unbeaten against Tottenham in their last three consecutive home encounters.

Prediction: West Ham 2-2 Tottenham

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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