West Ham United vs Arsenal: GoalBible Expert Predictions, Stats, Free Betting Tips & Odds

London Stadium hosts one of the most anticipated Premier League fixtures of the entire season on 10 May 2026: West Ham United vs Arsenal. The Gunners arrive sitting top of the Premier League with 73 points, in a position where a win over their London rivals could clinch the title outright depending on Manchester City's result. Mikel Arteta's side are the clear favourites and have been the most consistent team in the division this season. West Ham, sitting around 17th place in a mid-table battle, carry very little to play for beyond their professional pride — but London derbies have a habit of defying expectations.

Kick-off is at 16:30 UTC. From my betting view at GoalBible, Arsenal are the standout pick here. The Gunners' title ambitions, combined with West Ham's lack of any meaningful stakes, make this a fairly one-sided affair on paper. With Arteta's men having won nine consecutive away matches in European competition this season and showing similar consistency domestically, backing Arsenal to take all three points at 1.58 represents solid value.

West Ham United vs Arsenal Free Betting Tips & Our Prediction:

Arsenal's title ambitions, quality depth despite injuries, and away record all make them the dominant pick. West Ham lack the firepower to stop a motivated Gunners side.

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Match Odds

Match Result

West Ham United @ 5.50

Draw @ 4.30

Arsenal @ 1.58

Anytime Goalscorer

Leandro Trossard @ 2.50

Martin Ødegaard @ 3.00

Michail Antonio @ 5.00

Both Teams To Score

Yes @ 2.20 (45.5%)

No @ 1.65 (60.6%)

Over/Under

Over 2.5 @ 1.75

Under 2.5 @ 2.00

Over 3.5 @ 3.00

Under 3.5 @ 1.38

Player To Be Carded

Tomáš Souček @ 3.00

Lucas Paquetá @ 3.25

Thomas Partey @ 3.50

Team Form: West Ham United vs Arsenal

From my point of view at GoalBible, Arsenal's season has been a masterclass in consistency and nerve. Mikel Arteta's side have spent the vast majority of the campaign at the summit of the Premier League, and the pressure of being chased by Manchester City has only seemed to sharpen their focus. Martin Ødegaard has been exceptional as the creative hub, and despite losing players like Kai Havertz (muscular), Eberechi Eze, Jurrien Timber (groin), and Mikel Merino (ankle) to injury, the Gunners have barely missed a beat. Their defensive organisation under Arteta remains among the best in the division — they simply don't give teams easy chances.

Looking at West Ham, this has been a difficult season for Julen Lopetegui's side. Sitting around 17th, they've battled through an inconsistent campaign and, with relegation not quite in the picture, there's a distinct lack of urgency about their remaining fixtures. Their only reported injury concern is Łukasz Fabiański with a back issue, so they'll at least be at full strength — but full strength West Ham is not a team equipped to go toe-to-toe with an Arsenal side in title-winning form.

West Ham United Team News

• Available: Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, Mohammed Kudus, Tomáš Souček, Kurt Zouma

• Doubtful: None reported

• Out: Łukasz Fabiański (back injury)

Arsenal Team News

• Available: Martin Ødegaard, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhães

• Doubtful: None reported ahead of this fixture

• Out: Kai Havertz (muscular), Eberechi Eze (injury), Jurrien Timber (groin), Mikel Merino (ankle)

Season Performance & Standings

From what I'm seeing in the table, the gap between these clubs could not be starker. Arsenal are pushing to be confirmed as Premier League champions, while West Ham are simply trying to see the season out with dignity. The numbers underline exactly why the Gunners are such short favourites.

Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings

Arsenal have dominated this London derby in recent seasons. The Gunners are efficient and disciplined, and West Ham have rarely been able to match their intensity in these encounters. The last few meetings have been relatively low-scoring, which supports our Under 3.5 angle.

Goal Bible Final Pick for West Ham United vs Arsenal

This is a match that, on paper, should be a comfortable Arsenal victory. The Gunners are a title-winning machine in the form of their lives, and West Ham are a mid-table side with nothing meaningful to fight for. The injury absentees for Arsenal are notable, but they have the squad to cover.

My top pick is: Arsenal Win @ 1.58 at Roobet. I'd stick with the Gunners to take three points in a London derby that matters enormously to one side and very little to the other.

For punters looking beyond match odds, Under 3.5 Goals @ 1.62 at Roobet is a sensible secondary play. Arsenal manage games effectively when ahead, and West Ham simply lack the firepower to force an open, high-scoring encounter.