In preparation for the upcoming Premier League fixture between West Ham and Tottenham, it is worth considering some key facts and figures that may influence the outcome of the game.
Firstly, West Ham is looking to achieve the Premier League double over Tottenham for the third time in their history, having previously done so in 1998-99 and 2013-14. On the other hand, Tottenham has struggled in recent London derby matches, losing three of their past five in the competition. This puts them at risk of becoming only the second team to ship 400 goals in such games, following West Ham’s record of 398 goals conceded.
In terms of goalscoring records, West Ham has conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 Premier League games, totaling 24 goals in that period. Their overall 54 goals conceded this season is just one goal fewer than they conceded last season. Additionally, their goals conceded per game average of 1.8 in 2023-24 is their second highest since 2010-11. Meanwhile, Tottenham has earned 22 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, which is the third most points gained from such losses after 2010-11 and 2012-13.
Another player to watch out for is Michail Antonio of West Ham, who is hoping to score in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since August 2021. He has scored more goals against Tottenham than any other opponent during his career with a total of six goals in just four matches against Spurs. These statistics suggest that he could be a key factor in determining the outcome of Tuesday’s match between these two teams.
Overall, both teams have unique strengths and weaknesses that will need to be considered ahead of this highly anticipated game. While West Ham are looking to repeat their previous successes over Tottenham, Spurs will need to find ways to overcome their recent struggles against London rivals if they are to emerge victorious on Tuesday night.
