Bournemouth vs Tottenham Prediction 7 January 2026
🔊 Will Bournemouth's streak of setbacks continue? The New Year hasn't brought the Cherries the elusive three points they're after: they suffered a home defeat to Arsenal in the last round. This time, another London club, Tottenham, visits the Vitality Stadium. The Spurs are unbeaten in their last three matches, though the last two ended in draws. However, when it comes to head-to-heads with Bournemouth, they've struggled-going two years without a win. Which streak is more likely to end? We'll evaluate the odds for both teams in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Tottenham have been unable to defeat Bournemouth for two years now, with their winless streak stretching to three matches. However, over the last 10 encounters, the teams are evenly matched: both have secured four victories each, with two games ending in draws. The clashes between these sides alternate between thrilling encounters and tight contests, with half of the matches seeing a goal total exceeding 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Bournemouth - Tottenham
Bournemouth Team Overview
Bournemouth's winless streak now stretches to 11 matches. Six of those games ended in draws for the Cherries. However, this hasn't prevented Andoni Iraola's side from plummeting down the league table. During this period, they have fallen from 2nd to 15th place.
In their most recent outing, Bournemouth hosted Premier League leaders Arsenal. The visitors dominated possession with 57% compared to Bournemouth's 43%, yet the Cherries were more aggressive in attack, registering 15 shots with an xG of 1 against Arsenal's 12 shots with an xG of 1.1. Despite the modest expected goals figures, the match turned into a shootout, ending in a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Gunners.
Match Results: Bournemouth
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
Unlike the "Cherries," the "Spurs" haven't been entirely without victories, but their recent form hasn't been impressive either. Over the course of 11 matches, Tottenham have claimed three wins, two of which were in the Premier League. Consequently, they've plummeted from 5th to 13th in the league standings. Yes, the Lilywhites are unbeaten in their last three games, but they've only managed to pick up two points from the previous two.
In the last round, both Tottenham and Bournemouth played at home. The "Spurs" hosted Sunderland. Thomas Frank's side looked sharper in attack, posing more threats to the opposition's goal (13 shots with 1.48 xG compared to 10 shots with 0.6 xG). The hosts held a narrow lead for most of the match, but the "Black Cats" equalized in the 80th minute and managed to hold on until the final whistle.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
Latest news
Bournemouth
🎙 Bournemouth's head coach lamented their misfortune following the loss to Arsenal. "It's a feeling we've been experiencing quite often recently. We do a lot of good things, but end up leaving with either one point or none at all. Today, we conceded three goals to Arsenal despite them not having many chances. Overall, the game was fairly balanced: we were better in the first half, and Arsenal in the second. It's very tough to score twice against Arsenal, so finishing the match without any points is particularly frustrating. We have to perform at a very high level just to earn a single point," said Andoni Iraola.
❌ Bournemouth's injury list has shortened by just one player since the last round. Lewis Cook's injury wasn't confirmed, allowing him to play 17 minutes against Arsenal and even provide an assist. However, the list of injured players remains significant: Ben Doak, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, and Veljko Milosavljevic are still sidelined.
Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Tottenham are set to ramp up their activity in the transfer market next week, hoping that an aggressive pursuit of top-tier players will lead to a breakthrough in elevating the team's overall quality. Manager Thomas Frank, who is under some pressure from the fans, still enjoys full backing from the club's hierarchy during this transfer window and has a say in the strategy for squad reinforcement. Tottenham are eyeing Jan Diomande from RB Leipzig, assessing a couple of players from Manchester City-Savio, Omar Marmoush, and Oscar Bobb-as well as AS Monaco's winger Manes Akliouche.
❌ In the latest round, Tottenham saw two players sidelined due to injuries: Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert. Lucas Bergvall, fully recovered from a recent injury, came on as a substitute for Odobert. Still undergoing treatment are Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Destiny Udogie. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are representing their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Darren England. Over his last 20 Premier League games, he averages four yellow cards per match. The upcoming opponents are known for their intense head-to-head clashes: in the last six encounters, the total number of cautions never dipped below four. The teams are separated by just one position and four points in the league standings, which is bound to add to the intensity. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Bournemouth, despite their disappointing results, always put up a fight. In their last five matches, both teams have found the net, with four of those games seeing a total of over 3.5 goals. There's also a pattern in their head-to-heads with Tottenham: for six matches now, they alternate between low-scoring affairs and goal-fests. The previous encounter ended with a narrow Bournemouth victory (1-0). This time, we predict total goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Thomas Frank alternates between an attacking 4-3-3 formation and a more pragmatic 4-2-3-1. Bournemouth are a bold team that doesn't just sit back. Yes, the Cherries often face counter-attacks, which impacts their defense. However, there's a high chance that this match will be end-to-end. In such a dynamic setting, frequent stoppages for set-pieces are unlikely. Therefore, we suggest going with total corners under 10.5.
Editor's Prediction
Bookmakers are leaning towards Bournemouth, despite their winless streak of 11 matches. Experts suggest that the Vitality Stadium magic should favor the hosts. However, Tottenham perform well on the road; if only away matches were considered, Spurs would rank second in the Premier League standings. The expectation here is for a high-scoring affair with both sides finding the net, similar to Bournemouth's last five outings. Editor's choice: both teams to score (yes). A thrilling 2-2 draw would be a fitting outcome.
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