The 2022-23 English Premier League season continues Sunday, February 19, with a couple of games on the schedule, including the local derby from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London where Tottenham welcome West Ham.
Tottenham – West Ham Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (19.2.2023)
Tottenham and West Ham lock horns for the second time this season, and it’s a big game for either side. The hosts continue their battle for the Champions League, whereas the visiting team needs points to stay away from a relegation zone.
Tottenham vs. West Ham: Initial Situation
Tottenham are sitting at the fifth spot in the English Premier League with 39 points (W12, D3, L8) and a 42:35 goal difference. They are only a couple of points behind the fourth-placed Newcastle. West Ham, on the other side, are laying in the 16th spot with 20 points (W5, D5, L12) and a 19:27 goal difference, two points above the relegation zone.
Tottenham Stats & Form
The Lilywhites are coming off Tuesday’s 1-0 road loss against AC Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Last weekend, they were trounced by Leicester 4-1 in the Premier League, so the Lilywhites hope to bounce back in a home matchup against West Ham. Tottenham have won seven of their 11 league games at home this season along with four losses.
Striker Harry Kane leads the way for the Lilywhites with 19 goals and three assists in 32 appearances in all competitions, while wingers Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son have combined for ten goals and nine dishes. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who has six goals on his season tally, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris are unavailable due to injuries.
West Ham Stats & Form
The Hammers are undefeated in three straight league games. After a 2-0 home victory over Everton, West Ham have drawn two games in a row against Newcastle 1-1 on the road and Chelsea 1-1 at home. The Hammers have only earned six points in 11 road contests (W1, D3, L7) along with a 7:14 goal difference.
Winger Jarrod Bowen is the team’s top scorer with eight goals in 30 apps in all competitions, while fellow winger Said Benrahma and forward Michail Antonio have accounted for six goals apiece. Centre-back Kurt Zouma and winger Maxwel Cornet will miss the Tottenham game due to injuries, and striker Gianluca Scamacca (seven goals in 24 apps) is questionable to play.
Tottenham – West Ham: Head-to-Head
Tottenham and West Ham played a 1-1 draw in their first meeting of the season. The Hammers outshot the Lilywhites 14-12 but held the ball in possessions for just 38 percent of the time. Last season, they split a two-game set, and each team emerged victorious on the home pitch.
Tottenham – West Ham Odds
The bookies are expecting the Lilywhites to get back on the winning path. On paper, Tottenham are the better of the two teams, but there’s no easy games in the Premier League. We shouldn’t see a lot of goals in this one, and the Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.85 at BetVictor Sportsbook.
The Lilywhites will miss Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle of the park a lot, while the Hammers desperately need Gianluca Scamacca back. West Ham’s defense will struggle to contain Harry Kane, especially with Kurt Zouma on the sidelines, so I’m going with the hosts when it comes to the side bet. If Scamacca suits up, the Hammers could easily find the back of the net. Tottenham’s defense hasn’t impressed of late, and five of the last six encounters between the Lilywhites and Hammers have seen both teams score. If you prefer betting on goals, take Both Teams to Score YES at 1.75 on bet365 Sportsbook.
Betting tip and prediction: Tottenham – West Ham (19.2.2023)