West Ham vs. Tottenham: Derby Day Showdown at London Stadium

The Premier League roars back into action this Saturday as fierce London rivals West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur clash at the London Stadium. This highly anticipated derby promises fireworks, with both teams eager to assert their dominance and build momentum after a mixed start to the season.

The September international break offered contrasting reflections for the two sides. West Ham enjoyed a surprising yet emphatic 3-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest, a much-needed boost for a team under pressure. Spurs, on the other hand, suffered a tepid home defeat to Bournemouth, dampening what had been a bright start to their campaign.

All eyes will be on Mohammed Kudus, whose return to London Stadium will undoubtedly ignite passion and controversy, following his summer move from West Ham to Spurs. His reception is guaranteed to be hostile, adding another layer of drama to this already fiery encounter.

Kick-Off Details

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: London Stadium
• Date: Saturday, September 13
• Kick-off Time: 5:30 p.m. BST / 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• VAR: John Brooks

Head-to-Head: Recent Encounters

The last five meetings between these two London giants have been tightly contested:

• West Ham: 1 win
• Tottenham: 2 wins
• Draws: 2

Their last encounter, on May 4, 2025, ended in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League, highlighting the finely balanced nature of this rivalry.

Current Form (All Competitions)

West Ham

• Nottingham Forest 0–3 West Ham – 31/08/25
• Wolves 3–2 West Ham – 26/08/25
• West Ham 1–5 Chelsea – 22/08/25
• Sunderland 3–0 West Ham – 16/08/25
• West Ham 1–1 Lille – 09/08/25

Tottenham

• Tottenham 0–1 Bournemouth – 30/08/25
• Man City 0–2 Tottenham – 23/08/25
• Tottenham 3–0 Burnley – 16/08/25
• PSG 2–2 (4–3p) Tottenham – 13/08/25
• Bayern Munich 4–0 Tottenham – 07/08/25

Where to Watch

Fans across the globe can catch all the action:

• United States: fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC, UNIVERSO
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV
• Canada: DAZN, fubo TV, Fubo Sports Network 2, Amazon Prime Video
• Mexico: Caliente TV, Amazon Prime Video

For a comprehensive list of Premier League broadcasters worldwide, click here.

West Ham Team News: Injury Concerns and Potential Debuts

Manager Graham Potter faces a selection headache with Niclas Füllkrug a doubt due to a calf injury sustained on international duty. While the German striker has “trained lightly,” his availability remains uncertain. Callum Wilson, who opened his West Ham account against Forest, is the likely candidate to lead the line if Füllkrug misses out.

Potter has also hinted at potential debuts for new arrivals Igor Julio and Soungoutou Magassa, with the latter possibly stepping straight into the starting XI. Adding to the squad stability, veteran goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański has signed a new contract, reaffirming his commitment to the Hammers after being released at the end of last season.

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1)

Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf; Souček, Magassa; Bowen, Paquetá, Fernandes; Wilson.

Tottenham Team News: Key Absentees and Exciting New Faces

Thomas Frank’s Spurs side will be without four key players for the trip across London: Yves Bissouma, Radu Drăgușin, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison are all recovering from injuries. Young Japanese defender Kota Takai is also a major doubt with a foot issue. While Dominic Solanke missed the Bournemouth clash, Frank has hinted at his potential return after the international break.

Despite the injuries, excitement surrounds potential debuts for late transfer window signings Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani. Simons, in particular, could be a game-changer, with many touting him as a franchise player who can help Tottenham realize their newfound ambitions. Mohammed Kudus, as mentioned, is set to receive an intense welcome from the home faithful.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham (4-3-3)

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Richarlison, Simons.

Score Prediction: Spurs to Edge a Tight Contest

While West Ham’s emphatic win against Nottingham Forest provided a much-needed confidence boost, a late flurry of goals at the City Ground may not entirely mask underlying defensive vulnerabilities. They enter this match as significant underdogs against their North London rivals.

Tottenham, despite their recent stumble against Bournemouth, have shown impressive attacking quality this season, including a notable victory over Manchester City. Thomas Frank’s high-pressing system is expected to cause the Hammers serious issues, especially against a defense that has already conceded 11 goals this term.

Spurs have drawn their last two visits to the London Stadium, but with their offensive firepower and West Ham’s leaky defense, they are poised to return to winning ways. Expect a hard-fought battle, with Tottenham ultimately securing a narrow victory.

Prediction: West Ham 1–2 Tottenham