Tottenham Hotspur have shown strong attacking form at home this season, but a recent spate of injuries to key creative and scoring players will test their squad depth. They remain in the hunt for European places and cannot afford to drop points.
West Ham United have had a mixed season on the road but possess the quality to trouble any top side. With key players like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá fit, they pose a significant counter-attacking threat.
This fixture often produces goals and drama, with both teams preferring an attacking style of play. Recent meetings have been tightly contested, and with local pride at stake, another entertaining encounter is expected.
Our AI Predictions for the Match Between Tottenham and West Ham
To give you the most reliable insights, we’ve gathered match predictions from three leading AI models – ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Each model provides a clear prediction on the outcome, displayed as a simple bullet point. You’ll also see their official logos, so it’s clear which AI made the call. For those who want to dive deeper, you can click each prediction to expand and reveal the reasoning behind it – showing how the AI reached its conclusion based on data, form, and key match stats.
BTTS offers value given both sides’ attacking options and defensive frailties. Tottenham’s potent forward line and West Ham’s capable attack mean both teams are capable of scoring, while defensive vulnerabilities on both sides support a BTTS outcome.
claude
Prediction of AI claude modelTottenham Hotspur to Win
Claude prioritises markets that favour a home win given Tottenham’s superior attacking quality and home advantage. Despite their injury crisis, Spurs boast enough firepower to overwhelm a West Ham side struggling for consistency on the road. The Hammers’ lack of clean sheets away from home this season makes a Tottenham victory the logical selection.
Gemini prioritises the Over/Under market for this fixture. Tottenham’s attacking style, combined with West Ham’s tendency for high-scoring games both for and against them, makes ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ a strong prospect. Both teams possess quality forwards, and their recent defensive records suggest goals at both ends.
Why we chose the prediction we did from the options that were available to us?
I’m predicting Both Teams to Score because both Tottenham and West Ham have been involved in high-scoring games this season. Tottenham have scored in 92% of their home matches, averaging 2.40 goals per game. On the other hand, West Ham have found the net in 77% of their away games, with an average of 1.50 goals per match. However, West Ham’s defensive struggles have been evident, conceding in 70% of their away matches. Given Tottenham’s attacking strength and West Ham’s poor away defence, it’s hard to see this match staying goalless at either end.
Value Bets from Our Algorithm
Our value bets are generated by combining insights from advanced research models with key football data points. The algorithm looks beyond simple win–draw–lose outcomes and weighs factors such as recent form, head-to-head records, expected goals (xG), injury news, home and away performance trends, and market odds movement. This provides a data-driven perspective on the most likely outcomes for this match.
Given the attacking philosophies of both managers and the goalscoring talent on display, a high-scoring match with at least three goals is anticipated.
Tottenham are formidable at home and rarely lose, making the ‘Home Win or Draw’ a very secure bet against West Ham.
Player Focus Bets
Based on recent form and historical data, our top picks for the Anytime Goalscorer market in this match between Tottenham and West Ham:
Mathys Tel is a solid option in the anytime goalscorer market due to his strong goal-scoring form despite limited minutes. With 3 goals in the Premier League from just 5 starts and a goal every 0.7 shots per game, he has shown he can deliver when given the chance. His ability to find the net in key moments, coupled with his growing involvement in Tottenham’s attack, makes him a dangerous player in this fixture, especially against West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities. (Tottenham)
Jarrod Bowen is a strong pick for the anytime goalscorer market given his recent form for West Ham. With 6 goals in 21 Premier League appearances, Bowen has proven to be a consistent attacking threat, averaging 2.5 shots per game. His shooting accuracy of 77% shows he is clinical when opportunities arise, and he has been directly involved in both scoring and creating chances for his team. With his role in West Ham’s attack, Bowen remains a solid bet to find the back of the net in this fixture. (West Ham)
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11 Jan 2026 –
FA CupWest Ham United2 : 1Queens Park Rangers
06 Jan 2026 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United1 : 2Nottingham Forest
03 Jan 2026 –
Premier LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers3 : 0West Ham United
30 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United2 : 2Brighton & Hove Albion
27 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United0 : 1Fulham
20 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueManchester City3 : 0West Ham United
WINS1
DRAW1
LOSSES4
Average Stats (Last 8 Matches)
18 Total goals
50% BTTS
7 Goals scored
11 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
25% Under 2.5
11 Jan 2026 –
FA CupWest Ham United2 : 1Queens Park Rangers
06 Jan 2026 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United1 : 2Nottingham Forest
30 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United2 : 2Brighton & Hove Albion
27 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United0 : 1Fulham
14 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United2 : 3Aston Villa
30 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United0 : 2Liverpool
WINS0
DRAW3
LOSSES3
Average Stats (Last 6 Matches)
17 Total goals
67% BTTS
5 Goals scored
12 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5
03 Jan 2026 –
Premier LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers3 : 0West Ham United
20 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueManchester City3 : 0West Ham United
07 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion1 : 1West Ham United
04 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueManchester United1 : 1West Ham United
22 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 2West Ham United
24 Oct 2025 –
Premier LeagueLeeds United2 : 1West Ham United
Starting XI
4-2-3-1
Possible Lineup
23Alphonse Areola
30Ollie Scarles
25Jean-Clair Todibo
3Max Kilman
29Aaron Wan-Bissaka
28Tomas Soucek
32Freddie Potts
7Crysencio Summerville
18Mateus Fernandes
20Jarrod Bowen
11Valentin Castellanos
Substitutes
1Mads Hermansen
2Kyle Walker-Peters
27Soungoutou Magassa
24Guido Rodriguez
39Andy Irving
19Pablo
49Finlay Herrick
55Mohamadou Kante
63Ezra Mayers
Suspension
None reported
Injured
1K. Mavropanos Upper Back/Neck Injury
2Lukasz Fabianski Lower Back Injury
3El Hadji Malick Diouf African Cup of Nations
Note: Official lineups are typically confirmed 60 minutes before kick-off. These predictions are based on the latest team news and recent selections.
Tottenham vs West Ham Head-to-Head Record
13 Sep 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United0 : 3Tottenham Hotspur
04 May 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United1 : 1Tottenham Hotspur
19 Oct 2024 –
Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur4 : 1West Ham United
02 Apr 2024 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United1 : 1Tottenham Hotspur
07 Dec 2023 –
Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur1 : 2West Ham United
18 Jul 2023 –
Club FriendliesTottenham Hotspur2 : 3West Ham United
19 Feb 2023 –
Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur2 : 0West Ham United
31 Aug 2022 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United1 : 1Tottenham Hotspur
20 Mar 2022 –
Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur3 : 1West Ham United
League Games at Tottenham
Tottenham
West Ham
Goals: Scored127
Games: Scored5/54/5
Clean Sheets1/50/5
League Games at West Ham
Tottenham
West Ham
Goals: Scored63
Games: Scored4/43/4
Clean Sheets1/40/4
Current Best Betting Odds for Tottenham vs West Ham
When it comes to betting on this Premier League fixture, getting the best odds can make all the difference to your returns. Below, we’ve compared the top prices available from trusted betting sites for the upcoming clash between Tottenham and West Ham.
For those looking beyond the obvious outcomes in their football betting predictions, Bet Builders are a great way to combine different markets into one high-odds selection. These are risky, but when they land, the payout can be massive.
Here are some long-shot Bet Builder ideas for the Tottenham vs West Ham clash:
Tottenham to Win + Over 2.5 Goals + Both Teams to Score (Combined odds: 15/2)
West Ham to Score First + Tottenham to Win + Over 3.5 Goals (Combined odds: 11/1+
Draw at Half-Time + Tottenham to Win + BTTS (Combined odds: 14/1)
Quick Betting Angles
These Quick Betting Angles cut through the noise and turn stats into actionable insights for Tottenham vs West Ham on 17 January 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Betting Angle (Both Teams to Score): Both teams have demonstrated a consistent ability to score this season. Tottenham’s attacking style almost guarantees chances, while West Ham’s counter-attacking threat with players like Bowen is always present. Coupled with Spurs’ defensive injuries and West Ham’s poor record of clean sheets on the road, a ‘Yes’ outcome for BTTS looks highly probable.
Betting Angle (Total Goals): Over 2.5 goals is the most likely outcome, with the potential for 3-4 goals in total given both sides’ offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses.
Betting Angle (Home Advantage): The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provides a significant boost, and the home crowd will be crucial in driving the team forward, especially with key players missing.
Match Information:
Competition: Premier League
Stage: Premier League
Kick-off: 17 January 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sport: Soccer
Where to Watch Tottenham vs West Ham
TV channel:
Due to the 3pm blackout, this game will not be televised live in the UK.
Online streaming:
The game is not available to stream live in the UK.
Free highlights:
Match highlights will be shown across Sky Sports and TNT Sports, with extended highlights also airing later on Saturday night on Match of the Day.
