Tottenham vs West Ham. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL Cup (December 22, 2021).

Tottenham had a decent start to their European campaign, but they had to forfeit their last game of the group stage against Rennes due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The Spurs finished 3rd in the group, thus failing to qualify for the Conference League playoffs.

Antonio Conte's charges have played 15 games in the Premier League and are currently 7th in the log. The Spurs recorded 8 victories and 2 draws, which brought them 26 points. Tottenham scored only 18 goals this season so far. After defeating Norwich (3:0), the Spurs drew with Liverpool (2:2).

Romero has a thigh injury and won't be able to join his team today. Gil and Scarlett are in isolation with COVID-19.

West Ham delivered an excellent performance in the Europa League group stage. They won four games and one match ended in a draw. With 13 points, the Londoners finished top of the group and advanced to the knockout rounds. The Hammers conceded only three goals in six games. 

West Ham are 5th in the Premier League with 28 points from 17 games. They won 8 matches and recorded 4 draws. After a draw with Burnley (0:0), the Londoners lost to Arsenal (0:2) away.

Cresswell, Fredericks, Ogbonna, Zouma and Johnson have been ruled out of this fixture.