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The Premier League weekend continues with a London derby at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, as West Ham United host Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams arrive with strengths and weaknesses, and the numbers point to an open, competitive encounter.

West Ham eased the pressure on Graham Potter with a 3-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest last weekend. All three goals arrived late, courtesy of Jarrod Bowen, a penalty from Lucas Paqueta, and a first goal for the club from Callum Wilson. It was a much-needed result after defeats to Sunderland and Chelsea.

The underlying data suggests West Ham have been involved in high-event contests. They rank third in the league for shots in the box created, averaging 8.33 per game, but also sit fourth for most shots in the box conceded. Their xPTS total is 3.42, keeping them in the bottom half of the early-season table.

Spurs began brightly under Thomas Frank, with a statement victory at Manchester City, but came unstuck against Bournemouth in their last outing. That 1-0 defeat highlighted defensive issues that have carried over from last season. Spurs have conceded the second-most shots in the box in the Premier League so far, averaging 9.67 per game, while also giving up more than their share of big chances. Their xPTS sits at 4.14, only marginally better than West Ham’s, and they have won just one of their three xG battles.

Off the pitch, both managers are still bedding in summer additions. Spurs have paraded new signing Xavi Simons to their supporters, while West Ham’s forward line has been strengthened by Callum Wilson. Both sides look capable of scoring but remain defensively vulnerable, making this derby one of the weekend’s most watchable fixtures.

How the bookies view it: Visitors slight favourites

Tottenham are slight favourites at 23/20 (47% implied probability) to win away at West Ham, who are priced at 49/20 (29%). The draw is available at 13/5 (28%). Goals are expected in this London derby, with over 2.5 goals offered at 4/5 (56% implied probability) and both teams to score at 4/6 (60%).

Head to Head: Spurs edge it

Across the last 20 meetings between West Ham and Tottenham, Spurs have the edge with nine wins compared to West Ham’s six, while five ended level. Tottenham have outscored the Hammers 36 to 27 over that stretch, with games averaging just over three goals each. Recent clashes have generally been competitive: the last five Premier League encounters produced two draws, two Spurs victories and one win for West Ham.

The fixture often delivers goals, with both teams scoring in 11 of the last 20 matches and over 2.5 goals landing in 12. Recent score lines underline the pattern, including a 1-1 draw in May 2025, a 4-1 Spurs win in October 2024, and a 2-1 West Ham victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December 2023. With no goalless draws in this period and plenty of high-scoring outcomes, the historical data points strongly towards another open contest.

Players to watch: Fouls with Sarr

Two of the strongest betting angles for Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr this weekend against West Ham are 2+ fouls and to be booked. Both bets are supported by his recent numbers, his record in this fixture, and the style of refereeing expected.

Sarr has been the Premier League’s most frequent fouler across the opening three rounds. He has already conceded nine fouls in three matches, averaging three per game, and yet he has somehow avoided a yellow card. No other player in the division has reached that level of fouling without being cautioned, which strongly suggests he is overdue a booking.

His role in Thomas Frank’s midfield makes it difficult to see his foul count dropping. Sarr presses constantly, covers ground aggressively, and is often tasked with tactical fouls to break up play. Against West Ham, this pattern has already been clear. Last season he committed three fouls in the home game and one in the away fixture, underlining how the matchup drags him into challenges.

The referee is Jarred Gillett, who averaged 4.25 cards per game last season. With Sarr’s numbers and Gillett’s card history, both 2+ fouls and a booking stand out as excellent options.

Predicted line-ups

West Ham (4-2-3-1): Hermansen, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Paqueta, Fernandes, Wilson

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr, Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson

Anything else catch the eye?

The strongest betting angle for this London derby is a three-pronged selection: both teams to score and Spurs over 0 cards.

Both teams are consistently creating and conceding quality chances. Spurs have allowed the second-most shots in the box this season, giving up 9.67 per game, while West Ham are not far behind, ranking fourth-worst at 8.0 per match. At the other end, West Ham’s attack looks sharp, generating the third-most shots in the box (8.33), with goals already spread across Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, and Callum Wilson. Spurs, for their part, have scored in two of their three games. These numbers strongly support both teams to score.

For cards, Spurs provide the most reliable route. They have collected at least one card in 19 of their last 20 Premier League away games, averaging 2.30 bookings per match on the road. This season, their matches have featured zero, five and six cards, underlining the likelihood of Spurs contributing to the total. By contrast, West Ham have picked up just one booking across three games. Spurs over 0 cards looks a safe leg.

On total cards, referee Jarred Gillett is the key factor. He has shown three and two cards in his two Premier League appointments this season. Last term, he averaged 4.25 bookings per game, with seven of his 16 matches finishing over 4.5.

Combining fragile defences, Spurs’ card record, and Gillett’s officiating style, the smart angle is both teams to score and Spurs over 0 cards.

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Eintracht Frankfurt welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Deutsche Bank Park for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday night.

A 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week has put the tie on a knife-edge ahead of this week’s return match in Germany.

Back at their German headquarters this week, the Eagles will be quietly confident about sealing their passage to the semi-final stage.

Dino Toppmoller’s team warmed up for this crunch clash by brushing aside Heidenheim 3-0 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Tottenham, in contrast, slumped to their 17th Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday when losing 4-2 away at Wolves, in a game where our man Kevin Mac delivered a couple of winners.

As such, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure, and his fate could ultimately be decided by the outcome of Thursday night’s second leg.

How the bookies view it: Eagles to emerge victorious

Eintracht Frankfurt – who have won each of their last four Europa League home games – are 23/20 favourites on Boylesports.

Another 90 minute stalemate this week can be backed at 13/5 on Boylesports while a Tottenham triumph is trading at 13/8 with the same firm.

Head to head: History against the hosts

Tottenham can take some confidence from the fact that last week’s 1-1 draw extended their unbeaten run to three matches against Eintracht Frankfurt. What’s more, Spurs have already won on German soil this season, earning a 3-2 win away at Hoffenheim during the league phase.

Players to watch: Hugo back on the goal hunt?

Hugo Ekitike hit the opening goal of the game in London last week, taking his tally for the season to 21 goals in the process. The in-form Frankfurt forward has also provided nine assists this term, making the 4/5 (Bet 365) for another goal involvement here an eye-catching option.

Tottenham’s tough-tackling midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur committed two fouls during last week's first leg and a repeat here holds plenty of appeal at 6/5 with Bet 365.

Predicted line-ups

Eintracht Frankfurt could be without as many as five first-team players for Thursday night’s second-leg showdown in Germany.

As was the case at the weekend, Tottenham boss Postecoglou will once again be unable to call upon the services of injured duo Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin, however captain Son Heung-min is expected to return after missing out at Molineux.

Eintracht Frankfurt: Santos; Brown, Theate, Koch, Kristensen; Skhiri, Uzun; Bahoya, Chaibi, Gotze; Ekitike

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr; Tel, Solanke, Son

Anything else catch the eye?

Bundling up Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals looks well worthy of support at 5/6 on Boylesports.

This bet would have paid out in Frankfurt’s most recent Europa League home game with Ajax, with the Eagles earning a 4-1 victory on that occasion.

The same selection would have also proven profitable in three of Spurs’ five continental contests away from home this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur resume their quest to win the Europa League when they entertain Eintracht Frankfurt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Thursday night.

Ange Postecoglou’s side secured a place in the last-eight of Europe’s secondary club competition with a 3-2 aggregate win over AZ Alkmaar.

In what has been a truly miserable Premier League campaign, a Europa League triumph is now the only way of salvaging Spurs’ season.

The capital club warmed up for this clash by condemning Southampton to Premier League relegation with a 3-1 victory on Sunday, on an afternoon where our man Kevin Mac delivered a clean sweep of winners.

As for Eintracht Frankfurt, they extended their stay in Europe with a commanding 6-2 aggregate success over Dutch giants Ajax.

However, the Eagles’ preparations for this first leg showdown were far from ideal, losing 2-0 away at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

How the bookies view it: Tottenham to take top honours

The bookmakers’ odds suggest Tottenham will come out on top on Thursday night, with a home win trading at 7/10 on Boylesports.

Eintracht Frankfurt are 11/4 underdogs on Boylesports while an all square affair can be backed at 14/5 with the same firm.

Head to head: History favours the hosts

Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt faced off in the now-defunct group stage of the Champions League back in season 2022-23, with Spurs claiming a 3-2 victory at home while the return match ended goalless.

Given how goal-heavy Tottenham’s games have been this season, the 5/6 about Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals looks well worthy of support.

Players to watch: More joy for Johnson?

Brennan Johnson bagged a brace in Tottenham’s aforementioned 3-1 win over Southampton on Sunday, taking his overall tally for the season to 16 goals in the process. With that in mind, Johnson looks a touch too big to register at least one shot on target here at 8/11 on Ladbrokes.

Mario Gotze made the net bulge twice against Ajax in the previous round. The German ace is as big as 11/2 on Boylesports to repeat the trick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night.

Predicted line-ups

As was the case at the weekend, Tottenham boss Postecoglou will once again be unable to call upon the services of injured trio Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin.

Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller could be without as many as eight first-team players for Thursday night’s first leg in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Maddison, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Son

Eintracht Frankfurt: Kaua Santos; Kristensen, Theate, Koch, Brown; Shkiri, Larsson, Tuta; Gotze, Ekitike, Bahoya

Anything else catch the eye?

Tottenham look well placed to hit a minimum of six corners on Thursday night at 4/5 with Unibet.

To date, no team has averaged more corners per game in the Premier League this season than Spurs' 7.10 per game .

It’s also worth noting that Postecoglou’s attack-minded outfit have averaged a shade under six flag-kicks per 90 in this season’s Europa League.

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Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate for a morale-boosting win as they warm up for the Europa League quarter-final with a Premier League clash against doomed Southampton.

It looks like Ange Postecoglou will need to steer Tottenham to Euro glory to save his job after a desperately disappointing domestic campaign.

Thursday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which brought up all three recommended bets for me, left Spurs sitting 14th in the table and fans are fuming after just one win in six games for Postecoglou's side.

Tottenham aren't justifying their status as Europa League favourites with that kind of form so the Aussie will be looking for a win ahead of their crunch clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

He's fortunate that Southampton's form is even worse, with the side sitting rock bottom of the league on a seven-game run without a win.

It looked like Saints would end that drought against Crystal Palace in midweek only for the Eagles to score a last-minute leveller.

Ivan Juric's men are desperate to avoid being the worst side in Premier League history and now need just one more point to match the tally of dismal Derby from 2007-2008.

How the bookies favourites: Saints don't have a prayer

Spurs have been in terrible form at home in the Premier League, winning just one of their last 10. But they're still BoyleSports' 4/11 favourites against a side hurtling towards relegation, with Southampton 13/2 outsiders and the draw paying 15/4.

Recent head to head: Spurs bossing it

Southampton were thrashed 5-0 at home by Tottenham earlier this season, a result that saw Russell Martin pick up his P45. That continued Spurs' recent dominance of this fixture, with Saints winning just one of the last nine meetings. They crashed to a 4-1 loss on their last visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Players to watch: Madd for it

Playmaker James Maddison scored twice in that rout at St Mary's earlier this season and will fancy his chances in the return. He's 7/4 at BoyleSports for anytime scorer while Paddy Power price him at 10/11 to either score or assist.

Paul Onuachu was superb for Southampton in midweek and gor the goal his performance merited. The big striker is 5/2 at BoyleSports to follow it up with another goal in London.

Probable line-ups

Postecoglou will probably shake things up a bit after their clash with Chelsea, given they have one eye on that European date with Frankfurt. Richarlison is pushing for a comeback after injury but Radu Draguisn remains out while Kevin Danso and Dejan Kulusevski are doubts.

Saints boss Juric will be tempted to go with the same side that played so well against Palace. He's still without Juan Larios, Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart due to injuries.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, Davies, Romero, Spence, Bissouma, Sarr, Maddison, Tel, Odobert, Solanke.

Southampton: Ramsdale, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning, Downes, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Sulemana, Onuachu.

Anything else catch the eye?

Southampton will take heart from their midweek display and could get some joy against a Spurs defence that always gives the oppositions a few sights of goal.

BTTS is just 11/20 with BoyleSports but if you combine it with no draw it boosts the odds to 21/20. Kamaldeen Sulemana always looks a threat whenever I see him play and the Saints forward could be worth a punt at 7/4 with Bet365 just to have an effort on target.

Postecoglou's side usually rack up plenty of corners so that's another market worth looking at. Backing them at -3 in the corner handicap pays 11/10 at Paddy Power for this one.

With Spurs having such a big European tie looming, I'd be surprised if we saw a lot of cards. That makes under 37.5 booking points worth a look at evens with Betfred.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both went into the international break on a Premier League downer so they'll be desperate to bounce back with a win in this intriguing London derby.

The league season has effectively been written off for Spurs, with all their eggs in the Europa League basket ahead of a quarter-final clash with Eintracht Frankfurt later this month.

Despite sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League, Ange Postecoglou's side are favourites to get their hands on the Europa trophy, a success that would secure them a ticket to next season's Champions League.

Chelsea are on track to secure their seat at Europe's top table via their league position, while Enzo Maresca's men are also red-hot fancies to win the UEFA Conference League this season.

A top-four finish looks like the tougher assignment with so many teams jostling for position in the top half of the table and the Blues lost 1-0 at Arsenal in their last outing.

Spurs also lost away to Fulham just before the international and now both teams have another London derby to tackle as they bid to get back to winning ways.

How the bookies view it: Blue is the colour

Tottenham Hotspur are 10/3 outsiders for this one, which isn't a great surprise given how poor their league form has been. Chelsea are 8/13 hot favourites and the draw pays 10/3.

Recent head to head: A sweet 16 for Chelsea

Chelsea have dominated this fixture in recent years, with the Blues losing just one of the last 16 meetings. Maresca's side came from 2-0 down to beat Spurs 4-3 in a thriller earlier this season and Chelsea won 2-0 when Postecoglou's side came to Stamford Bridge last season.

Players to watch: Enzo on a high

Enzo Fernandez will have his tail up for this game, having scored for Argentina in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying win over bitter rivals Brazil. That made it six for the season for the midfielder and he's 8/5 at William Hill to score or assist. He is the only player to create five or more chances in four Premier League games this season so that price looks decent value.

Spurs will be hoping star striker Dominic Solanke can stay fit until the end of the season and go on a scoring run. The former Bournemouth striker is on 11 goals for the season and is 5/2 at BoyleSports for anytime scorer.

Probable line-ups

Chelsea trio Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke are back in training after injuries and could return to the squad. Marc Guiu and Omar Kellyman will miss out again.

Tottenham's long injury list has cleared up a bit but they still have Radu Draguisn sidelined while Kevin Danso, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison are doubts.

Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Colwill, Fofana, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Neto, Sancho, Nkunku.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie, Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison, Son, Johnson, Solanke.

Anything else catch the eye?

Chelsea just love playing against Spurs, chalking up more wins against their London rivals (36) than any other team in their Premier League history and also scoring the most goals (120). But they've been a bit flat of late and have netted just two times in their last three outings.

So I would be surprised if we saw a repeat of the 4-3 thriller from earlier this season and combining under 3.5 goals with under 13.5 corners pays 13/10 in a BoyleSports bet builder.

Even with most of their big players back from injury, Spurs continue to struggle and they've won just once in their last five outings. They've also lost eight times on the road in the Premier League, with only the bottom two crashing more times on their travels. So the Blues should edge this one and combining the home win with under 4.5 goals pays 7/5 at BoyleSports.

This fixture often boils over so it could be a busy night for the officials. Crisitan Romero was sent off against Chelsea last term and is often prone to rash challenges. The Argentina stopper is 23/10 to go into the book here.

This English Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will be played on and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.

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