Arsenal welcome West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium in a clash that pits one of the Premier League’s early front-runners against a side searching for answers.
With kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday, the Gunners look to continue their dominant start, while West Ham aim to defy the odds and halt their slide down the table. Recent meetings have been lopsided in Arsenal’s favour, but with Jarrod Bowen in form for the Hammers and Arsenal’s attack firing from all angles, this London derby promises high stakes and plenty of opportunities for punters.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Arsenal’s prolific attack, West Ham’s defensive struggles, and a head-to-head record that heavily favours the hosts, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re especially confident in an Arsenal win, given their firepower and the Hammers’ woes at the back.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to Win | 1/5 @ SBK (83.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Arsenal have won 13 of the last 20 H2Hs whilst West Ham have only taken four points from their opening six games. Arsenal know that a victory in this game would see them climb to the top of the table, although perhaps just temporarily. West Ham have struggled this season and will hope the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo will change their fortunes. Things aren’t looking promising for the Hammers though, as they come up against an Arsenal side brimming with confidence. |
| Bukayo Saka Anytime Goalscorer | 6/5 @ SBK (45.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Saka leads Arsenal for box touches and chances created, despite missing a couple of games through injury. This weekend he’s up against a West Ham side that have conceded 14 goals in just six games and will be keen to build on his single goal, so far this season. |
Our approach: Start with Arsenal to win, add Saka anytime scorer or 2-0 correct score for accumulator potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Arsenal vs West Ham match odds
How both teams go into Arsenal vs West Ham
Arsenal come into the game full of confidence following their 2-0 win over Olympiacos in midweek. That result stretched the Gunners unbeaten run to four games in all competitions, with their sole loss this season coming at Anfield against Liverpool. A win in this game would see Arsenal move to the top of the league, although potentially only for a couple of hours with Liverpool playing later in the day.
West Ham have struggled this season, picking up just four points from a possible 18, thanks to losses against Sunderland, Chelsea, Tottenham and Crystal Palace. They managed and impressive 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest but that result wasn’t enough to save Graham Potter’s job, with Nuno Espirito Santo coming in to replace him. Santo managed a draw in his opening game, against Everton, but this is a much tougher challenge for his side.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 13 |
| West Ham United | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 4 |
Arsenal have surged to second with a +9 goal difference, while West Ham sit 19th with only four points and a leaky defence.
Arsenal team news
Gabriel Jesus is expected back until the beginning of 2026, whilst Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke are still a number of weeks away from returns. Piero Hincapie isn’t likely to return until later in October but Mikel Arteta will be hopeful that Gabriel will be available after picking up a knock.
West Ham team news
Tomas Soucek continues his suspension following his red card against Tottenham but Aaron Wan-Bissaka should be available again following illness.
Head-to-Head
Last 10 Meetings
Arsenal have dominated the recent head-to-heads, winning 13 of the last 20 and averaging over 2 goals per game in these matchups. West Ham have just four wins in the same period, but did pull off a surprise at the Emirates last time out.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22/02/25 | Arsenal 0-1 West Ham | Premier League |
| 30/11/24 | West Ham 2-5 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 11/02/24 | West Ham 0-6 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 28/12/23 | Arsenal 0-2 West Ham | Premier League |
| 01/11/23 | West Ham 3-1 Arsenal | EFL Cup |
| 16/04/23 | West Ham 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 26/12/22 | Arsenal 3-1 West Ham | Premier League |
| 01/05/22 | West Ham 1-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 15/12/21 | Arsenal 2-0 West Ham | Premier League |
| 21/03/21 | West Ham 3-3 Arsenal | Premier League |
Conclusion
Will Arsenal’s attack prove too much for a struggling West Ham defence, or can Jarrod Bowen inspire an upset? Given the Gunners’ recent form, firepower from multiple positions, and Hammers’ defensive frailties, it’s hard to look past the hosts. For our top selection, Arsenal to win at 1/5 @ SBK (83.3%) looks a strong anchor for any acca this weekend.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.