Premier League 2025-2026: Arsenal vs West Ham Prediction

Arsenal

Home Team
94%
VS

West Ham

Away Team
2%
Draw: 3%
Over 2.5: 55%
Under 2.5: 45%
Goal: 49%
No Goal: 51%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 6 5 0 1 12 7 5 15
2 Arsenal 6 4 1 1 12 3 9 13
3 Crystal Palace 6 3 3 0 8 3 5 12
4 Tottenham 6 3 2 1 11 4 7 11
5 Sunderland 6 3 2 1 7 4 3 11
6 Bournemouth 6 3 2 1 8 7 1 11
7 Man City 6 3 1 2 14 6 8 10
8 Chelsea 6 2 2 2 11 8 3 8
9 Everton 6 2 2 2 7 6 1 8
10 Brighton 6 2 2 2 9 9 0 8
11 Fulham 6 2 2 2 7 8 -1 8
12 Leeds 6 2 2 2 6 9 -3 8
13 Brentford 6 2 1 3 9 11 -2 7
14 Man United 6 2 1 3 7 11 -4 7
15 Newcastle 6 1 3 2 4 5 -1 6
16 Aston Villa 6 1 3 2 4 6 -2 6
17 Nott'm Forest 6 1 2 3 5 10 -5 5
18 Burnley 6 1 1 4 6 13 -7 4
19 West Ham 6 1 1 4 6 14 -8 4
20 Wolves 6 0 1 5 4 13 -9 1

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Arsenal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.11
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.52
# Clean Sheets: 2

West Ham

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.19
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.78
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming Premier League clash, Arsenal is heavily favored to secure a victory over West Ham with a staggering 94.0% probability. Meanwhile, the likelihood of a West Ham win stands at a mere 2.0%, and a draw at 3.0%. The match is expected to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 55.0% probability, suggesting a lively encounter. Arsenal currently sits second in the league standings, while West Ham languishes near the bottom in 19th place.

Match Analysis

Arsenal enters this fixture on the back of a strong run, having secured two wins and a draw in their last three matches. Their recent performances include a 2-1 away victory against Newcastle and a commanding 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners have been impressive both offensively and defensively, scoring an average of 3.0 goals while conceding just 0.33 per game in their last five outings. With two clean sheets in those games, Arsenal's defensive solidity could be a key factor. Conversely, West Ham's recent form paints a challenging picture. The Hammers have struggled, with a draw against Everton and back-to-back home defeats to Crystal Palace and Tottenham. They have managed an average of 1.33 goals per game but have also conceded the same number. Despite their struggles, West Ham's expected goals metrics indicate some potential for improvement, with an average of 1.19 expected goals scored against 0.78 expected goals conceded in their last five matches.

Final Prediction

Arsenal's superior form and defensive resilience give them a significant edge in this encounter. Their ability to score freely while maintaining a strong defense suggests they are well-positioned to capitalize on West Ham's vulnerabilities. A key factor to watch will be Arsenal's offensive prowess, which could be decisive against a West Ham side looking to reverse their fortunes.