Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United: London Derby on The Road To Europe

March 19, 2022

Benson Chikezie, Senior Author

After losing to Manchester United on a night when Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick heroics saved the day, Antonio Conte’s Tottenham will host West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for yet another London derby. The game kicks off at 22:00 IST on the 20th of March, 2022, and a lot more than pride is at stake this time around.

Conte’s men have shown signs of fatigue, and even cluelessness, in crucial matches this season. The Italian has never been shy to express his displeasure at the quality of players in his possession. West Ham, on their part, have had mixed results since the Kurt Zouma animal abuse incident, although Tottenham have arguably fared better.

Both teams go into this encounter with their eyes set on nothing short of European qualification, and this London Derby might turn out to be a make-or-break moment for either team.

Teams Status

We bring you the latest form and team news from Tottenham and West Ham:

Tottenham Form and Team News

Antonio Conte has a reputation of being a savior and transformer. So far, his experiment with Tottenham has not been as straightforward as expected. Spurs simply turn up in some matches and switch off in others, unable to find the consistency they had in Conte’s early days.

They have won 4 and remarkably, lost 6 of their last 10 games in all competitions, even losing to a struggling Burnley side who are in a relegation battle. They sit in 8th position, three points off the final European spot, and have 2 games in hand. Spurs have also managed a haul of 42 goals, conceding 35, with Heung Min Son leading their scorers’ charts with 11 goals and 5 assists.

For their team news, Spurs will be without Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga, who are sidelined with pubitis and a knee injury, respectively.

West Ham Form and Team News

The Hammers have been one of the sides to watch out for this season but have seen their form falter in recent weeks. A run of 3 away losses ended as they won at home to Aston Villa, giving them confidence as they host Sevilla in the Europa League. They lost the first leg of their tie with Sevilla by 1 goal to nil and hope to overturn the deficit at the London Stadium.

West Ham occupy the final European spot, with 48 points from 29 league games. They have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 of their last 5 games in the league, and will hope those dropped points do not come back to haunt them with Wolves and Tottenham lurking behind. Their top scorers are Jared Bowen and Michail Antonio, with 8 goals each.

For suspensions and injuries, David Moyes’s men will travel without Angelo Ogbonna, who remains on the sidelines after rupturing his cruciate ligament. He is expected to return at the end of July.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

Tottenham Hotspur	Draw	West Ham
1.70	3.90	4.80
1.736	4.14	5.00
1.80	4.23	4.76

Tottenham have the home advantage on paper and are the favorite to get all three points from this fixture. However, this match is a tricky fixture, as West Ham’s ability should not be underestimated, especially in games like these. Yet, on the sportsbook at Sportsbet.io, Tottenham to win is placed at 1.70 odds. The odds for a draw and a West Ham victory are 3.90 and 4.80, respectively.

The numbers are greater on the Melbet sportsbook as a victory for Tottenham is placed at 1.736 odds. A draw is placed at 4.14 odds, and West Ham to win is placed at 5.00 odds. On the Parimatch sportsbook, here are the odds for all three outcomes: 1.80, 4.23, and 4.76, respectively.

Tipster’s Angle

London derbies are always highly anticipated, which is also the case for this fixture. Both teams have been inconsistent of late but still have a lot to fight for in the league.

From their head-to-head record, Tottenham have won 5 of their last 10 meetings, West Ham have won 3, and the other 2 ended in draws. Here are our tips for this encounter:

Tip: Goal in Both Halves @ 1.65

Perhaps a wildcard call, a goal on either side of halftime is not an unlikely outcome in games like these. We expect high intensity from both teams, with West Ham seeking to end the season in a Champions League qualification spot desperately.

Both teams will come flying out of the blocks, and we expect at least one goal in both halves. Goal in both halves is available on the Paripesa sportsbook at 1.65 odds.

Tip: Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.25

Although Tottenham lost 3 of their last 5 home games, the result only ended in a single goal outcome (a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the EFL Cup). West Ham, on their part, recorded 2 single-goal outcomes in their last 5 away matches. Head-to-head meetings between these two are usually tightly contested, so a multi-goal result is definitely on the cards. Over 1.5 goals is available on the Parimatch sportsbook at 1.25 odds.

Conclusion

Another London derby beckons, this time between Tottenham and West Ham. The game is crucial as both teams are in the race for a top-four finish, and besides playing for pride, a lot is at stake in this encounter. We expect a lively game as both teams are known for their ability on and off the ball.

Benson Chikezie

04:18, 19 Mar 2022

Senior Author

Benson Chikezie

Senior Author

04:18, 19 Mar 2022

Benson Chikezie is a Nigerian-based writer with many years of experience in the sports betting industry. He is a digital marketer by profession. Benson has written many sports related contents for various websites.