When Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino makes his first team selection for the home fixture against West Ham United this weekend, he’ll no doubt have one eye on the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie against Ajax.
With Korean forward Son Heung-Min suspended in Europe, you’ll no doubt see him in action for this London derby on Saturday. Pochettino doesn’t have much to choose from in his midfield right now, so managing that position group despite the lack of fresh legs and healthy players will be challenge for the run in.
Pochettino will have to deal with a short-handed squad as he attempts to balance the priorities of trying to win UCL and finish in the top four down the stretch here.
Spurs are heavily favored in this match though. If you get some lines and info like you would at Bet Numbers, you’ll see West Ham typically backed at about 6/1, odds for a draw at 4/1 while Tottenham check in at 4/9. Meanwhile Google’s result probability looks like this: Tottenham win 67%, Draw 19%, West Ham United win 14%.
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction (4-3-3) vs West Ham United (Premier League)
Attack: Son Heung-Min, Fernando Llorente, Lucas Moura
Midfield: Dele Alli, Harry Winks, Christian Eriksen
Defense: Danny Rose, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Kyle Walker-Peters
Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Premier League FYIs
Kickoff- Tuesday Apr 23, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 12:30 pm
Injury report for both sides: go to this link
Form Guide: Tottenham Hotspur WLWWL West Ham United DLLLW
Prediction: Tottenham 2, West Ham 1
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