West Ham vs Bournemouth Prediction
🔊 The clash between West Ham and Bournemouth promises to be a fierce battle for points. West Ham, teetering on the edge of the relegation zone, will aim to leverage their home advantage to improve their standing in the table. However, the visitors from Bournemouth are not backing down, consistently delivering solid performances in away matches. Both teams have their strengths: the hosts tend to play defensively, while the Cherries showcase impressive scoring ability on the road.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between West Ham and Bournemouth:
- 16 matches played;
- home victories - 6, away wins - 4, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 30 for West Ham, 21 for Bournemouth;
- average goals in the first half - 1.13, second half - 2.06;
- average total goals per match - 3.19.
The last game took place on 16 December 2024 at Bournemouth's ground and ended in a 1-1 draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
West Ham United Team Overview
The 2024/25 season seems to be over for the Hammers, as we aren't expecting anything exciting from them anymore. The management clearly delayed in parting ways with Lopetegui. Even under Potter, the team struggles in attack, rightfully sitting 16th in the Premier League table. Although West Ham aren't in danger of relegation, there's little to celebrate. After 30 league matches, their attack has been lackluster, with only 33 goals scored. It's evident that their offensive potential has suffered following the loss of forward Antonio, who was involved in a car accident.
Moreover, the Hammers face other setbacks that could hinder their ability to challenge opponents' defenses. Kudus and Summerville are both on the injury list.
Match Results: West Ham United
Bournemouth Team Overview
Securing a sensational high spot in the Premier League seems increasingly unlikely for this team. The Cherries have significantly lost momentum, and celebrations have been few and far between lately. Bournemouth appear to have hit a snag, with Kepa conceding multiple goals and failing to make a single save in their recent 2-1 loss to Ipswich. Their defense, frankly, isn't holding up its end of the bargain either. Over the last five matches, Iraola's squad have managed just one point, resulting in their drop to tenth place in the standings.
Injuries have played a significant role in their struggles, particularly impacting their attacking line. Midfielder Tavernier, along with forwards Unal and Sinisterra, will be unavailable for Bournemouth in the near future.
Match Results: Bournemouth
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 4, draws - 6.
Statistics: West Ham United vs Bournemouth
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 9 vs 12;
- win percentage: 30% vs 40%;
- number of losses: 14 vs 10;
- number of draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 3;
- number of losses: 5 vs 6;
- number of draws: 2 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.88, the guests - 1.31;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.19;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: West Ham United vs Bournemouth
- average total in the tournament: 2.77 vs 2.9;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.63;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.6;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 1.03;
- West Ham United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Bournemouth: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 2).
- Bournemouth has scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 away games against West Ham United.
- Bournemouth has scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
West Ham United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.27; at home field - 4.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home field - 3.4.
Bournemouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.17, away - 6.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.8; away - 6.75.
- Bournemouth has taken over 4.5 corners in each of their last 5 games against West Ham United.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.62 (1.81 for home team and 1.81 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.38 (1.75 for home team and 1.63 for away team).
West Ham United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.9; at home - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 0.2.
Bournemouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.07, away - 2.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; away - 2.75.
- There have been Under 4.5 yellow cards in 6 of the last 7 West Ham United games in the Premier League.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: West Ham United vs Bournemouth
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for West Ham United at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Bournemouth away - 12 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for West Ham United at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Bournemouth away - 3 (75%).
- Bournemouth has scored and conceded in 10 of the last 11 Premier League away games.
- Bournemouth has scored and conceded in each of their last 6 games.
Editorial Prediction
Given the contrasting styles of play-West Ham's defensive approach against Bournemouth's attacking flair-a hard-fought contest with limited scoring opportunities from both sides is expected. We predict that West Ham will focus on defense, preventing a Bournemouth side, who have lost some momentum, from scoring more than one goal. The bet is on under 1.5 goals for Bournemouth, a scenario that has occurred in six of Andoni Iraola's team's last seven matches.
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