Tottenham vs West Ham preview - A fiery London derby in the Premier League.
Tottenham are looking to rediscover the joy of winning against their struggling city rivals West Ham in a match scheduled for 10:00 PM on January 17th.
The London derby between Tottenham and West Ham at 10:00 PM on January 17, 2026, is not only a clash for pride in the capital, but also a matter of survival for both teams in the current circumstances. While Tottenham is struggling to regain its mid-table position, West Ham is mired in a fierce relegation battle.
The two teams' positions in the league table.
Entering this round, the gap between the two teams was 13 points. However, Tottenham's 14th place position is certainly not enough to satisfy even the most demanding fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
| Team | Location | Point | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 14 | 27 | 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses |
| West Ham | 18 | 14 | 0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses |
Performance analysis: Instability versus crisis
Tottenham: The problem of a depleted attacking line.
Tottenham's team is going through a turbulent period. After 21 matches, they have only won 7 and suffered 8 defeats. More worryingly, Spurs' ability to capitalize on home advantage is being seriously questioned, as they have lost 5 out of their last 10 home games.
Despite having a consistent scoring record averaging 1.4 goals per game, Tottenham's defense frequently shows weaknesses, having conceded 27 goals since the start of the season. The shortage of personnel due to injuries is becoming the biggest obstacle preventing the white-shirted team from making a breakthrough.
West Ham: A dark period for 'The Hammers'
On the other side of the pitch, West Ham are having a disastrous season. Sitting 18th, they are among the candidates for relegation. Statistics show that the team has only managed 3 wins in 21 league matches, with just one of those wins coming away from home.
West Ham's biggest problem lies in their leaky defense, having conceded 43 goals (an average of 2.0 goals per game). With their dismal form, having only secured one point in their last five matches, their upcoming trip to Tottenham is expected to be fraught with difficulties.
Head-to-head history and statistics
In their last five encounters, Tottenham have the better head-to-head record with two wins, two draws, and only one loss. Notably, in the first leg match in September 2025, Tottenham thrashed West Ham 3-0 away from home.
- September 13, 2025: West Ham 0 - 3 Tottenham
- May 4, 2025: West Ham 1 - 1 Tottenham
- October 19, 2024: Tottenham 4 - 1 West Ham
- April 3, 2024: West Ham 1 - 1 Tottenham
- December 8, 2023: Tottenham 1 - 2 West Ham
Team situation: A headache for the coaching staff.
Both teams are facing lengthy injury lists, which will directly impact the quality of the derby match.
Tottenham:The list of absentees includes irreplaceable key players. R. Bentancur and M. Kudus are absent due to muscle injuries. Creative duo D. Kulusevski and J. Maddison are dealing with knee problems. Richarlison remains sidelined with an unspecified injury, while PM Sarr is on national duty. L. Bergvall's availability is still uncertain.
West Ham:The visiting team also suffered a setback as M. Diouf was away on international duty. Veteran goalkeeper L. Fabianski (back injury) and K. Mavropanos are definitely absent. Star player Lucas Paqueta is recovering and his availability is uncertain.
Expert opinion
Despite suffering serious injuries, Tottenham are still considered the favorites due to their home advantage and greater squad depth compared to their opponents. West Ham, with their leaky defense, are unlikely to withstand the pressure from the home team. Experts predict a favorable outcome for Spurs, however, a draw is not an impossible result if West Ham adopt a defensive approach.
Team lineup updated at 21:23 on 17/01/2026
Official lineup
Tottenham
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachThomas Frank
Starting lineup:
- 1. Guglielmo Vicario (G)
- 23. Pedro Porro (D)
- 17. Cristian Romero (D)
- 37. Micky van de Ven (D)
- 33. Ben Davies (D)
- 14. Archie Gray (M)
- 22. Conor Gallagher (M)
- 28. Wilson Odobert (M)
- 7. Xavi Simons (M)
- 11. Mathys Tel (M)
- 39. Randal Kolo Muani (F)
Substitutes:
- 31. Antonín Kinsý
- 3. Radu Drăguşin
- 4. Kevin Danso
- 13. Destiny Udogie
- 24. Djed Spence
- 8. Yves Bissouma
- 15. Lucas Bergvall
- 19. Dominic Solanke
- 44. Dane Scarlett
West Ham
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachNuno Espirito Santo
Starting lineup:
- 23. Alphonse Aréola (G)
- 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 15. Konstantinos Mavropanos (D)
- 25. Jean-Clair Todibo (D)
- 30. Oliver Scarles (D)
- 28. Tomáš Souček (M)
- 18. Mateus Fernandes (M)
- 20. Jarrod Bowen (M)
- 19. Pablo Felipe (M)
- 7. Crysencio Summerville (M)
- 11. Valentín Castellanos (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Mads Hermansen
- 2. Kyle Walker-Peters
- 3. Max Kilman
- 5. Igor Júlio
- 63. Ezra Mayers
- 24. Guido Rodríguez
- 32. Freddie Potts
- 55. Mohamadou Kanté
- 9. Callum Wilson
