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West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction & Preview

Preview

Tuesday night under the bright lights of London Stadium promises an electrifying encounter as West Ham United welcome Tottenham Hotspur for a fierce Premier League showdown. As we dive into the 31st round, both teams are not just playing for bragging rights but crucial points that could define their season's trajectory.

David Moyes' West Ham, sitting comfortably at 7th with 44 points, are looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Their form has been somewhat mixed recently, grabbing 8 points from their last five matches with a scoring average that leaps to 2.4 goals per game when they play in front of their own fans. However, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game at home could be a cause for concern.

On the other side, Angelos Postecoglou's Spurs find themselves in a slightly better position at 5th with 56 points and have shown a bit more consistency in terms of results, securing three wins in their last five outings and amassing one point more than the Hammers over the same period. With an away scoring average of two goals per match against West Ham's defensive record at London Stadium this season suggests we're likely in for some goalmouth action.

The history between these two sides adds another layer to this contest - it’s evenly split with two wins each and one draw across their last five meetings. Notably, West Ham edged out Spurs in their most recent clash back on December 7th with a thrilling away victory.

Reflecting on both teams' latest league performances reveals potential vulnerabilities; while West Ham succumbed to Newcastle United in an action-packed seven-goal thriller (4-3), Tottenham secured all three points against Luton Town (2-1) but will be mindful of tightening up defensively on their travels after conceding.

Bet

Given both teams’ recent form and head-to-head record which underscores how closely matched they are - not forgetting the attacking prowess displayed by both sides this season - betting on 'Over 2.5 goals' seems like a promising option here at odds of 1.36. Both clubs have demonstrated they can hit the back net frequently but also tend to leak goals especially when faced against potent attacks; thus expecting less than three total goals would seem contrary to what statistics suggest making 'Over 2.5 goals' our recommended bet for this match-up.