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Allowances are often made for the additional motivation that a team could benefit from in a derby encounter but even so, odds of [1.62] on Tottenham beating West Ham at White Hart Lane appear mighty tempting given that it is after all a clash between the sides in fifth and 18th place.
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Spurs haven't lost at home since in 17 games since being stunned by Wigan back in August and have won seven of their last ten in front of their notoriously lively fans, the only clubs managing to deny them three points in that lengthy stretch being Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan.
West Ham meanwhile hold the dubious honour of having lost on all of their away days at top-eight sides so far this season, failing to find the net on each of those occasions. That suggests that wagers on the Lilywhites keeping a clean sheet at [2.52] and winning to nil at [2.72] should be considered.
Providing even more evidence on that front is the Irons' dire record against their rivals from north London, as they haven't scored on any of their last four visits, all of which have ended in defeats in which Tottenham have averaged two goals, rendering 2-0 to the hosts an appealing punt at [9.6].
Jermain Defoe scored twice on his last Premier League appearance against Wolves and could be given the nod again on Saturday against his former club. The English striker has struck in four of his five starts for Spurs against West Ham so has to be fancied to net if Harry Redknapp selects him.
Tottenham v West Ham
Kick-off: 12.45pm (Saturday)
Live on Sky Sports 1
Think West Ham will do the double over Spurs? They are [6.6] to triumph...
Published: 18 Mar 2011
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