Tottenham vs. West Ham EPL Picks: Struggling London Rivals Collide in Intense Matchup (Jan 17)
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- Thomas Frank under intense pressure following a third-round exit in the FA Cup
- West Ham sit seven points adrift of Premier League safety
Huge pressure will be on the managers this weekend, as struggling London rivals collide at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Find our Tottenham vs. West Ham picks here.
Thomas Frank’s job looks under increasing threat following a poor showing in the FA Cup against Aston Villa last Saturday. The defeat means that Spurs are now winless in their last four in all competitions.
West Ham ended a winless run against QPR last Sunday, but the Hammers have still lost four of their last five in the Premier League, leaving them seven points from safety.
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| Tottenham | -135 |
| The Draw | +298 |
| West Ham | +377 |
Must-Win Encounter for Spurs
Few could have believed Tottenham would perform worse this season than they did after finishing 17th in the EPL last term. However, the signs aren’t looking promising at this stage.
Spurs come into this round of games sitting 14th in the standings, and they have failed to win in four of their last five in the EPL. In fact, Tottenham have picked up just two points from their last three games.
Offensive options are likely to be further restricted this weekend, as they will be without key man Kudus for the next two months. Solanke made his return from injury against Villa in the FA Cup last Saturday, and he could be handed a start in place of the injured Richarlison.
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Hammers Edging Closer to Drop
Things are looking bleak for West Ham United this season, as the team appear to be heading toward relegation to the Championship. Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment is yet to have the desired impact, leading the team to wins in just two of his 16 matches in charge.
However, confidence would have been gained following a dramatic 2-1 win over QPR in the FA Cup last Sunday. A big plus would have been Castellanos, as the winter signing scored on his second start for his new team.
Pablo is also likely to be a key addition, and could feature in place of the want-away Paqueta on Saturday. But, the Hammers have won just one of their ten Premier League away matches in 2025-26.
| TOTAL | Tottenham | West Ham | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 62 | 28 | 20 | 14 |
| Goals | 162 | 91 | 71 |
Tottenham vs. West Ham Picks
You’d have to be brave to take odds of -135 on the Tottenham win this weekend. Spurs have struggled offensively throughout the campaign, and their home issues have seen them win just twice in ten games in North London.
West Ham could frustrate their London rivals this Saturday, and counter-attacking quality with players such as Bowen and Summerville could be a key factor in them gaining a shock win on the road.
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