All eyes will be on East London on Sunday as West Ham host Arsenal in a fixture that could have massive ramifications at both ends of the Premier League table. Heading into the weekend, the Hammers sit inside the relegation zone and need a result, while Arsenal know they are in the driving seat and can take a step towards claiming their first league title in 22 years. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyokeres anytime goalscorer | 11/8 @ SkyBet (42.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Viktor Gyokeres is hitting form at exactly the right time, scoring 10 goals in his last 14 appearances for club and country to take his season tally up to 25. The Sweden striker has been central to Arsenal’s recent surge, with Mikel Arteta’s side winning three of their last four games while conceding just once. At 11/8, Gyokeres looks well placed to add to his tally again against a side who were beaten 3-0 by Brentford last week. With Arsenal tight defensively and their striker in rhythm, he carries plenty of appeal to find the net once more. |
| Jarrod Bowen to be carded | 13/2 @ Bet365 (13.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Jarrod Bowen is West Ham through and through and will be putting his body on the line to try and keep them in the Premier League. Bowen has been booked in four of his four yellows in his last 19, and although that isn’t the best of hit rates, 13/2 is too big a price in a game of this magnitude. |
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How both teams go into West Ham vs Arsenal
West Ham United are struggling to deal with set pieces this season, having conceded 23 goals from dead-ball situations in the Premier League, including a league high 15 from corners. Their issues were again exposed in a heavy defeat to Brentford, where a penalty from Igor Thiago added to further defensive errors as they slipped into the relegation zone under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Despite their poor form, West Ham could climb out of the bottom three with a shock win over Arsenal, and their recent home record offers some encouragement as they are unbeaten in their last six at the London Stadium. However, Arsenal have caused them major problems in this fixture recently, scoring 11 goals across their last two visits.
Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal to end a long wait for another European final. Mikel Arteta’s side now face a huge test against Paris Saint-Germain as they chase a first major European trophy.
In the Premier League, Arsenal sit five points clear at the top and could wrap up the title if they win their final three games against West Ham United, Burnley and Crystal Palace. Despite mixed away form, their threat from set pieces remains a major weapon, with 27 goals scored this season from dead-ball situations.
West Ham team news
Nuno Espirito Santo could tweak a couple of areas, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka in line to replace Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson pushing for a start in place of Pablo, although the core of the team is expected to stay intact. Captain Jarrod Bowen is still searching for a league goal after 11 games without scoring, but he has remained influential with eight assists in that spell, including seven in his last six home matches at the London Stadium.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns for this one, although Mikel Merino (foot) and Jurrien Timber (groin) remain sidelined. Mikel Arteta is expected to stick with the same winning formula after midweek success, with Myles Lewis-Skelly continuing to edge out Martin Zubimendi in midfield and Viktor Gyökeres in strong form with nine goals in his last 12 Premier League games.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1 | 35 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 67 | 26 | +41 | 76 |
| West Ham | 18 | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 42 | 61 | -19 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Arsenal have won four of the last six meetings with West Ham, including a 2-0 victory earlier this season. The Gunners have scored 18 goals in those six matches, highlighting the explosive potential of this fixture.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/25 | Arsenal 2-0 West Ham | Premier League |
| 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 |
Final Thoughts
Will Arsenal’s title push prove too strong for a West Ham side desperate for points? The Gunners have the quality to see off West Ham, but history tells us teams can get incredibly nervous at this point in the campaign. For those looking for some value, Gyokeres to score at 11/8 and Bowen to be carded at 13/2, both make plenty of appeal.
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