Arsenal vs West Ham United Predictions

Arsenal vs West Ham United predictions for this Premier League tie. Arsenal host West Ham aiming to close the gap on leaders Liverpool. With strong home form and title ambitions, the Gunners are favourites against a struggling Hammers side in this London derby. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Feb 22, 2025 at 3pm UK at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal vs West Ham United Predictions

Can Arsenal Keep Their Title Hopes Alive Against Struggling West Ham?

• Arsenal’s Defensive Solidity – The Gunners have kept two clean sheets in their last three Premier League matches, showing they are tightening up at the right time.
• West Ham’s Attacking Struggles – The Hammers have scored exactly one goal in each of their last six away league games, failing to offer much of a threat on their travels.
• Arsenal’s Unbeaten Home Run – Arteta’s men are the only team in the Premier League yet to lose at home this season, making the Emirates a fortress once again.

Best Bet for Arsenal vs West Ham United

The door to the Premier League title race has creaked open for Arsenal, and they will be desperate to push it further ajar when they host West Ham United at the Emirates on Saturday. A victory here would see Mikel Arteta’s men close the gap on Liverpool to just five points, and with a game in hand, the Gunners suddenly find themselves in a position where belief is creeping back into the fanbase. Given how dominant they have been at home this season, anything less than three points would feel like a disaster, especially against a West Ham side that are spiralling down the table under Graham Potter.

Last weekend, Arsenal left it late against Leicester City, but a new unexpected goal-scoring hero emerged in Mikel Merino. Thrown into an attacking role due to the club’s ongoing injury crisis, the Spaniard delivered two crucial goals in the final ten minutes to seal a 2-0 victory. That result made it three consecutive league wins for Arteta’s side, and with Liverpool stuttering in recent weeks, there is a real sense that Arsenal are back in the hunt.

West Ham, meanwhile, are a team in crisis. Their 1-0 defeat at home to Brentford was another painful reminder of how much work Potter has ahead of him. Since his arrival, the Hammers have picked up just four points from a possible 21, and although they have a comfortable cushion over the relegation zone, their form is alarming. The last thing they need is a trip to the Emirates, where Arsenal remain unbeaten in the league this season and have put five or more goals past them in their last two encounters. Given how leaky West Ham’s defence has been against Arsenal recently, this could be another long afternoon for the visitors.

Best Bet for Arsenal vs West Ham

At BettingTips4You, we believe in providing one clear best bet per match, rather than drowning you in multiple options. For this fixture, our top prediction is Arsenal to win and Under 2.5 Goals.

Why This Bet?

While Arsenal have been dominant at home, their current injury situation means this is unlikely to be another one-sided thrashing of West Ham. With Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all ruled out, Arteta’s attacking options are extremely limited. That means the Gunners may have to rely on the creativity of youngsters like Ethan Nwaneri and the makeshift presence of Merino in the final third. As effective as they were against Leicester, this is not a full-strength Arsenal side, and expecting a flurry of goals may be unrealistic.

West Ham’s form offers little encouragement for their fans, and their struggles in attack could play into Arsenal’s hands. They have scored just once in each of their last six away games, and without key creative players like Lucas Paquetá, they may find it difficult to trouble Arsenal’s backline. The Gunners have been solid defensively in recent weeks, keeping two clean sheets in their last three league outings, and given how blunt West Ham have looked, another shutout could be on the cards.

Tyler Morris from BettingTips4You.com puts it succinctly:
“Arsenal’s injury crisis means this game is unlikely to be another five-goal demolition of West Ham, but their superior quality should still get them over the line. With West Ham struggling to score and Arsenal tightening up at the back, expect a controlled, low-scoring win for the Gunners.”

With Arsenal’s attacking options limited and West Ham offering little going forward, a 2-0 win for Arsenal seems the most likely outcome.

Expected Scoreline

Arsenal should have too much for West Ham, even with their depleted squad, but expecting another five or six-goal display feels unrealistic given their injuries. West Ham’s attack has been misfiring, and their record of scoring just once per away game recently suggests they won’t pose too much of a threat. Arsenal, despite their makeshift attack, should be able to break through, and with their defensive strength, they could see the game out comfortably. A 2-0 Arsenal win feels like the most logical prediction, as they continue their push towards Liverpool at the top of the table.

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