Mark Lawrenson backed Tottenham to beat West Ham on Sunday, when writing his regular column for BBC Sport.
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The Hammers welcome Spurs to the London Stadium on Sunday in a game that is vitally important to both sides.
Aside from the obvious rivalry, West Ham and Tottenham will both be desperate for all three points in order to keep their Champions League dreams alive.
The Hammers are currently sitting in fifth spot in the Premier League table, just four points adrift of second placed Manchester United.
Spurs, meanwhile, are down in ninth spot, six points behind their London rivals.
David Moyes has worked miracles since taking over at West Ham whilst Jose Mourinho has struggled to take Tottenham on to the next level.
Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham vs Tottenham clash
The north Londoners earned a vital win in the Europa League last night, having entered the game on the back of a really poor run.
And Mark Lawrenson backed Spurs to beat the Hammers on Sunday, when writing his regular column for BBC Sport:
“West Ham are flying, and are up in fifth place while Tottenham have been pretty ordinary, or worse, recently. On form, you would have to go with the Hammers every time but Harry Kane is back for Spurs now and a moment or two of quality from him could make all the difference – they really need it too.”
Lawro’s prediction: 1-2
That is quite the prediction from Lawro. West Ham have been brilliant this season. We are a hard-working, well-organised team and Tottenham will have to be at their very bast if they are to leave the London Stadium with maximum points on Sunday.
The game kicks off at 12 noon.
We can’t wait. It should be a cracker.
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