West Ham United host Tottenham Hotspur in this London derby as both teams look to build on their contrasting starts to the season. West Ham sits in 16th position after a mixed opening three games, while Tottenham finds themselves in 4th place despite some inconsistent performances. This match represents an important opportunity for both sides – West Ham to climb up in the table, and Tottenham to maintain their position in the top four.
Match Overview: West Ham vs Tottenham
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League 2025-26 (Round 4) |
| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Venue | London Stadium, London |
Recent Form Analysis
West Ham United (Last 5 Matches)
| Match | Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Nottingham Forest | Won | 3-0 (away) |
| Carabao Cup | Wolves | Lost | 2-3 (away) |
| Premier League | Chelsea | Lost | 1-5 (home) |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Lost | 0-3 (away) |
| Summer Series | Bournemouth | Won | 2-0 (away) |
Tottenham Hotspur (Last 5 Matches)
| Match | Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Bournemouth | Lost | 0-1 (home) |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Won | 2-0 (away) |
| Premier League | Burnley | Won | 3-0 (home) |
| UEFA Super Cup | PSG | Draw | 2-2 (penalties lost) |
| Friendly | Bayern Munich | Lost | 0-4 (away) |
West Ham has shown signs of life with their recent victory over Nottingham Forest but remains inconsistent. Tottenham has displayed both brilliant highs and disappointing lows, including a shocking defeat to Bournemouth at home.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | London Stadium | Draw 1-1 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Tottenham | Tottenham won 4-1 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | London Stadium | Draw 1-1 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Tottenham | West Ham won 2-1 |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Tottenham | Tottenham won 2-0 |
The recent head-to-head record shows a fairly even contest, with both teams capable of getting results against each other.
Players to Watch
West Ham United
 |  |  |
| Callum Wilson | Jarrod Bowen | Lucas Paquetá |
- Callum Wilson: The striker has been West Ham’s main goal threat and will be key to breaking down Tottenham’s defense.
- Jarrod Bowen: The winger’s pace and creativity down the right flank could cause problems for Tottenham’s defense.
- Lucas Paquetá: The Brazilian midfielder’s ability will be crucial in creating chances.
Tottenham Hotspur
 |  |  |
| Mohammed Kudus | Richarlison | Cristian Romero |
- Mohammed Kudus: He has been impressive and could be the difference-maker with his pace and skill.
- Richarlison: The Brazilian striker needs to step up and provide the goals that Tottenham require.
- Cristian Romero: The defender’s leadership will be vital in keeping West Ham’s attack quiet.
West Ham vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
- West Ham United: Hermansen, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Paqueta, Fernandes, Niclas Füllkrug (First half – substituted by Wilson)
- Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr, Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson
Expected Formations
- West Ham United: 4-2-3-1 with Wilson leading the line.
- Tottenham Hotspur: 4-3-3 with Richarlison as the central striker.
Tactical Battle
West Ham will likely look to use their home advantage and physical approach to disrupt Tottenham’s passing game. Their direct style and set-piece threat could trouble Spurs. Tottenham will aim to control possession and use their superior technical quality to break down West Ham’s defense. Their pace on the counter-attack could be decisive.
Who Will Win Between West Ham vs Spurs on September 13, 2025?
Despite Tottenham’s recent inconsistency, their higher league position and superior squad quality should prove decisive. Their impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City showed they can perform against top opposition.
West Ham’s defensive frailties were exposed in their heavy defeat to Chelsea, and Tottenham has the attacking talent to exploit similar weaknesses.
- Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 West Ham United
Tottenham should secure the victory in this London derby. While the Hammers will make it competitive, Spurs’ class should shine through for a narrow but deserved away win.