Tottenham vs West Ham Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 Which manager will face the London derby as their last match in charge of their current team? It's hard to say for certain, but both Thomas Frank and Nuno Espirito Santo find themselves in precarious positions. The pressure is mounting more on the Dane, who is steering Tottenham towards the relegation zone instead of competing for a Champions League spot. As for West Ham, they are languishing at the bottom of the table, but expectations for the Hammers were initially much lower.
Head-to-Head
📊 Tottenham have made a strong start to the season, dismantling West Ham with a 3-0 victory. However, the Hammers are not an easy opponent for Spurs; they've managed to earn points in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head clashes. Moreover, West Ham hold their own at Tottenham's ground, having avoided defeat in half of their last eight visits.
Head-to-head statistics Tottenham - West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
If Spurs fans had any hopes for a trophy this season, they have likely dissipated by now. The team finds themselves stuck in the lower half of the Premier League table, securing only a couple of wins in their last 12 matches. In their previous outing, they were close to at least salvaging a draw but conceded to Bournemouth in the 95th minute (2-3). To add to the woes, the already heavily criticized Thomas Frank was caught drinking coffee from a cup branded with the Arsenal logo before the game.
However, that's a minor issue compared to the problems piling up for the Dane. Last weekend, Tottenham were swiftly knocked out of the FA Cup, losing to Aston Villa (1-2). Interestingly, in the previous edition of the tournament, the Londoners were also eliminated by the "Lions," with the match ending in the same scoreline.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United Team Overview
For those who care about West Ham, there are few reasons to be cheerful. The team hasn't secured a Premier League victory since early November and is currently on a two-game losing streak. What stings the most is that the Hammers lost to direct rivals in the relegation battle- Wolverhampton (0-3) and Nottingham (1-2).
Unlike Tottenham, Nuno Espírito Santo's squad used the FA Cup as an opportunity to lift their spirits, albeit against easier opposition. Their victory over QPR (2-1) came only after extra time. The decisive goal was scored by Taty Castellanos, a recent addition to the London side. However, the standout player of the match was Crysencio Summerville, who registered both a goal and an assist. These are the Dutchman's first contributions since August.
Match Results: West Ham United
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Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Thomas Frank is relentlessly seeking the silver lining in everything: "Of course, I understand the fans' frustration. It's normal. But I was also pleased to see how the team and fans were united in the second half. They were feeding off each other's energy. We need to build on that."
📝 Despite poor results and swirling rumors around the team, Tottenham's management stands by Thomas Frank and even backs him with high-profile signings. Spurs' midfield has been bolstered by Conor Gallagher, who joined from Atletico Madrid for €40 million.
❌ James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are regulars in the treatment room. But most concerning is that three more key players have recently joined the injury list: Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, and Rodrigo Bentancur. On a brighter note, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke, according to Frank, have been training productively and are ready to spend more time on the pitch. Let's not forget about Pape Sarr, who will play in the Africa Cup of Nations final for Senegal on January 18.
West Ham United
🎙 “I'm really happy for our fans and our players who have worked so hard. We deserved this day. The battle was intense. We didn't always control the game, but we showed determination and belief in victory,” Nuno Espírito Santo joyfully commented on the win over QPR.
📝 It seems likely that West Ham will soon part ways with one of their star players. Lucas Paquetá has expressed a desire to return to his homeland. Flamengo are the main contenders for the Brazilian, with a potential transfer valued at €40 million. However, there are reports that the Hammers want to sell the midfielder and then immediately loan him back until the end of the season.
❌ Following the match against QPR, Konstantinos Mavropanos ended up in the medical room with a neck injury. The Greek will join veteran Lukasz Fabianski, who has been out of action for some time. Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Paquetá are doubtful for the upcoming match, while El Hadji Malik Diouf is unavailable as his Senegal national team has reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Jarred Gillett, the only foreign referee in the Premier League. He isn't particularly strict, averaging 3.7 yellow cards per game this season. Nevertheless, this is sufficient to consider betting on over 3.5 yellow cards. This bet has paid off in 8 of Tottenham's last 9 matches, with more than four yellow cards shown in their last seven home games. It's no coincidence that Thomas Frank's team is one of the most aggressive in the Premier League, averaging 2.52 yellow cards per match.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
It's well-known that Tottenham, for some inexplicable reason, performs worse at home than away. They've kept a clean sheet in just 1 of their last 9 home games. West Ham, riding high from a recent victory, could very well find the back of the net. The bet here is on the visitors to score.
🚩 Corner Prediction
While Tottenham and West Ham's results might be disappointing, they excel in corners, averaging over five per game. Both teams rank in the top eight for this statistic. Thus, we lean towards over 8.5 corners, a bet that has come through in five consecutive matches involving the Hammers.
Editor's Prediction
We believe Tottenham are in an emotional slump. Their results are lacking, and the squad situation isn't improving either. In fact, key attacking players, including their top scorer, are out of action. West Ham have their own lineup issues-no doubt about that-but a cup victory could give the Hammers a positive boost.
We anticipate Nuno Espírito Santo will outmaneuver Thomas Frank in this managerial battle. The Portuguese coach understands that the opposition struggles particularly with positional attacks-Spurs simply don't excel in such scenarios, showing little beyond sterile possession. Therefore, we expect the visitors to completely surrender possession and achieve a positive result through counterattacks. The predicted outcome is a 2-1 victory for the underdog, but we won't take unnecessary risks with our bet and will settle on a West Ham win with a (+1) handicap.
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