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Arsenal vs West Ham

Emirates Stadium, London25 August 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Arsenal
West Ham
Kick Off
25′
M. Arnautović

assist: Felipe Anderson

Nacho Monreal

assist: A. Iwobi

30′
41′Issa Diop
Half Time
A. IwobiA. Lacazette
46′
M. GuendouziL. Torreira
56′
59′
M. ArnautovićJ. Hernández
63′
M. AntonioLucas Pérez
I. Diop

Own Goal

70′
P. AubameyangD. Welbeck
75′
75′
R. SnodgrassA. Yarmolenko
80′Ryan Fredericks
88′Jack Wilshere
Sokratis90′
D. Welbeck

assist: Bellerín

90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

10Shots on Goal5
2Shots off Goal5
17Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox6
8Shots outsidebox7
16Fouls13
7Corner Kicks2
3Offsides3
61%Ball Possession39%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves9
544Total passes341
461Passes accurate257
85%Passes %75%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Arsenal deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Arsenal field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Arsenal start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for West Ham averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Arsenal's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while West Ham average 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Arsenal4-2-3-14-4-1-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Čech18Monreal5Papasta.20Mustafi2Bellerín7Mkhitar.8Ramsey34Xhaka17Iwobi29Guendou.14Aubamey.1Fabiańs.26Masuaku24Frederi.4Balbuena23Diop15Sánchez11Snodgra.19Wilshere30Antonio8Anderson7Arnauto.

Substitutes

Coach: Unai Emery

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

ArsenalPosition StrengthWest Ham
Arsenal4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Čech
18DefenderNacho Monreal
5DefenderS. Papastathopoulos
20DefenderS. Mustafi
2DefenderBellerín
7MidfielderH. Mkhitaryan
8MidfielderA. Ramsey
34MidfielderG. Xhaka
17MidfielderA. Iwobi
29MidfielderM. Guendouzi
14ForwardP. Aubameyang
West Ham4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
26DefenderA. Masuaku
24DefenderR. Fredericks
4DefenderF. Balbuena
23DefenderI. Diop
15MidfielderC. Sánchez
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
19MidfielderJ. Wilshere
30MidfielderM. Antonio
8ForwardFelipe Anderson
7ForwardM. Arnautović

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated West Ham 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by M. Arnautović 25′, Nacho Monreal 30′, I. Diop 70′ (o.g.), D. Welbeck 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 61% possession while West Ham held 39%. Arsenal had 17 shots (10 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for West Ham. Arsenal made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Arsenal vs West Ham Head to Head Results

31 stretnutí
Arsenal
22
wins
Drawn
4
West Ham
5
wins
Total goals
102 · 3.3/match
Both scored
16/31 · 52%
Over 2.5
20/31 · 65%

Recent Form

Arsenal

WWWDWL

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Arsenal

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Arsenal or draw

0%Form0%
67%Attack33%
55%Defence45%
93%Head-to-head7%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Arsenal7wins
1draws10 meetings
West Ham2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 73.2%Draw 18.7%Away 11.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.365.007.50
Max1.385.529.00
Market favourite:Arsenal · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market71.1%17.8%11.2%
Public market71.5%17.7%10.8%

Arsenal vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Arsenal (73%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ArsenalHalf-time:11West Ham
17Shots13
10Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
04/10/25Arsenal2–0West Ham1.19/6.71/15.34
22/02/25Arsenal0–1West Ham1.26/5.97/11.01
30/11/24West Ham2–5Arsenal7.19/4.59/1.45
11/02/24West Ham0–6Arsenal5.82/4.35/1.53
28/12/23Arsenal0–2West Ham1.33/5.50/7.93
16/04/23West Ham2–2Arsenal5.98/4.16/1.56
26/12/22Arsenal3–1West Ham1.50/4.38/6.62
01/05/22West Ham1–2Arsenal4.45/3.82/1.79
15/12/21Arsenal2–0West Ham2.17/3.56/3.29
19/09/20Arsenal2–1West Ham1.53/4.49/5.86

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Arsenal

W 701D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2292

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026