- Arsenal’s last five games have seen them win three and lose two.
- West Ham have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- Arsenal have scored 27 goals in 17 away games in the Premier League 2025-2026.
Arsenal can outgun the hosts
Arsenal head to the London Stadium on Sunday to take on the Hammers in what should be an entertaining London derby between two sides with very different motivations.
The Gunners are flying high at the top of the Premier League with 76 points from 35 games while West Ham are languishing in 18th with 36 points. But this West Ham vs Arsenal preview will underline that Arsenal will know that this could be a dangerous away game and will need to be on top of their game.
Mikel Arteta has developed a high-tempo, possession-based style of play, which has seen his side win their last three games in all competitions and top the table, including a 1-0 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. This was a game where they dominated and deserved to win, but they still have a tendency to be exposed on the counter attack, so our West Ham vs Arsenal prediction suggests there should be some joy for West Ham in this fixture.
Hammers have an unpredictable edge
Nuno Espirito Santo has made the Hammers an unpredictable team since taking charge, using a flexible system that is capable of dominating possession at times and then packing the defense and countering in numbers at others. This could be a real test for Arsenal’s high-pressing 4-3-3 system, which is designed to win the ball back quickly and exploit numerical advantages in the opposition’s half.
The latest West Ham vs Arsenal prediction notes that West Ham have been more consistent in their home wins in recent weeks, and have won both of their last two home games. The hosts have won just five of their 17 home league games and conceded 29 goals.
Gyoekeres can contribute to a Gunners win
Konstantinos Mavropanos has chipped in with 2 goals in West Ham’s last five fixtures to boost the set-piece threat from the defense, which could be a factor in this clash, but Jarrod Bowen is the team’s top marksman with 8 league goals and 4 assists in their last five matches.
Viktor Gyoekeres is Arsenal’s top scorer with 14 goals in 33 Premier League games and he has scored 3 times in the last five, providing some of the spark that has helped the Gunners to score 7 goals in their last five. Arsenal can make the most of their superior quality in this game and create more chances, but West Ham will get opportunities to counter attack and both teams to score - Yes looks likely.
For those looking for West Ham vs Arsenal betting tips, the odds are certainly against the home side, with an Arsenal away win priced at 1.67, but there looks to be value in backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.7 for what should be a wide-open London derby.
The most recent West Ham vs Arsenal prediction points out that Arsenal have won three of the last five meetings with West Ham, including a 2-0 victory at home in the Premier League seven months ago, and are much the superior team right now so an away win looks the best wager in the result markets.
