Arsenal vs West Ham United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Arsenal vs West Ham United

• Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Emirates Stadium

Match Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 West Ham United

Arsenal's recent form suggests they will dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against West Ham United. Their victories over Newcastle United and Leeds United, coupled with a solid draw against Manchester City, indicate a team in good shape. West Ham, on the other hand, have struggled at home, losing heavily to Tottenham and Chelsea, which might affect their confidence going into this match.

Despite West Ham's inconsistent form, they have shown they can be dangerous on the counter-attack, as seen in their win against Nottingham Forest. Arsenal will need to be wary of this threat, but their superior recent results and home advantage should see them through. The game is likely to be competitive, but Arsenal's attacking prowess should ultimately prevail.

Arsenal have been in excellent form recently, winning three out of their last five matches. Their ability to score goals, as demonstrated in the 5-0 thrashing of Leeds United and the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, will be crucial against West Ham. The only blemish on their record is a narrow loss to Liverpool, but overall, their confidence should be high going into this game.

The draw against Manchester City showed Arsenal's resilience and ability to compete with top teams. This experience will be valuable as they face West Ham, who have had mixed results. Arsenal's recent performances suggest they are well-prepared to secure another win at home.

• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle United (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester City (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (A)

• Win: 5-0 vs Leeds United (H)

West Ham United have had a challenging run of form, losing three out of their last five matches. Their heavy defeats at home to Tottenham and Chelsea highlight defensive vulnerabilities that Arsenal could exploit. However, their win against Nottingham Forest shows they are capable of performing well away from home.

The team's inconsistency, particularly at home, could be a concern. Their draw against Everton indicates they can hold their own against mid-table teams, but facing a confident Arsenal side will be a tougher test. West Ham will need to be at their best to get a result from this match.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Everton (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (H)

The head-to-head record between Arsenal and West Ham United shows a mix of results, with Arsenal winning convincingly in two of the last five encounters. West Ham have managed to secure two victories, including a 1-0 win in their most recent meeting. The high-scoring nature of some of these matches suggests that both teams can be dangerous in front of goal, making for an unpredictable contest.

• Arsenal 0-1 West Ham United (22 Feb 2025)

• West Ham United 2-5 Arsenal (30 Nov 2024)

• West Ham United 0-6 Arsenal (11 Feb 2024)

• Arsenal 0-2 West Ham United (28 Dec 2023)

• West Ham United 2-2 Arsenal (16 Apr 2023)

• Noni Madueke (Knee) - Out

• Gabriel Jesus (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Kai Havertz (Knee) - Out

• Piero Hincapié (Groin) - Doubt 

• Tomas Soucek (Suspended) - Out

• Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Illness) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Magalhães, Calafiori, Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyökeres, Eze

Arsenal's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and attacking fluidity, with players like Gyökeres and Saka likely to be key in breaking down West Ham's defence. The inclusion of Rice and Zubimendi in midfield should provide the necessary stability and control to dominate the game.

• Predicted lineup: Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Bowen, Fernandes, Paquetá, Summerville, Füllkrug

West Ham's predicted lineup suggests a reliance on counter-attacking play, with players like Bowen and Summerville expected to capitalise on any gaps left by Arsenal's forward push. Paquetá is likely to be an influential figure for the Irons when it comes to creating chances.

• Declan Rice vs Mateus Fernandes: This duel will see Arsenal's midfield maestro Rice looking to outmaneuvre West Ham's Fernandes, who will need to be at his best against the former Hammer.

• Riccardo Calafiori  vs Jarrod Bowen: Arsenal's left-back will face off against West Ham's prodigious Bowen, with both players likely to be central to their teams' hopes of a win.

• Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal): Gyökeres, a key forward for Arsenal, will be crucial in breaking down West Ham's defence and converting chances into goals.

• Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United): A vital part of West Ham's midfield, he will be essential in creating their counter-attacks and posing a threat to Arsenal's backline.

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