Tottenham Hotspur FC vs AFC Bournemouth, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs AFC Bournemouth Match Prediction & Analysis

This Sunday, March 9th, brace yourself for a thrilling showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as two of the Premier League’s most unpredictable sides, Tottenham and Bournemouth, go head-to-head. 

Following their twin defeats—a disappointing 1-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar in Europa League and 1-0 to Manchester City in the Premier League— Bournemouth will be determined to bounce back in front of their fans, eager to make things right as they take on Cherries. 

Meanwhile, fresh off a drama-filled FA Cup win over Wolves on penalties, Bournemouth will be eager to shake off their recent 2-1 league loss to Brighton and find their rhythm in the Premier League again. 

Current Standings: With 43  points from 27 games, Bournemouth are currently placed 7th in the points table, while Tottenham find themselves way down the table at 13th position with 33 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Tottenham holds the edge in the battle with a dominant record of 10 wins and 3  losses from 15 games. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Tottenham's momentum under Ange Postecoglou came to a halt at the Etihad, where they battled hard but fell 1-0 to Manchester City. The defeat was soon followed by their Europa League loss to AZ Alkmaar, marking back-to-back setbacks after a promising three-game winning streak. The defeat against AZ Alkmaar will sting even more for Spurs, given their 61% possession and seven attempts on goal, with only one on target. Inefficiency in the final third will be a major concern for Postecoglou heading into the weekend clash.

Last season, Tottenham Hotspur were a free-scoring side, averaging 2.71 goals per game. This time around, though, the spark seems to be fading. In their last six matches across all competitions, Ange Postecoglou’s men have managed just eight goals—an average of 1.33 per game. More concerning? They’ve drawn a blank in half of those fixtures. Perhaps it’s a sign they’re still wrestling with the delicate balance between attack and defense, a puzzle they’ve yet to solve.

Team News 

Ange Postecoglou faces a selection headache as Spurs prepare to take on Bournemouth without key players Richarlison and Radu Drăgușin. The duo’s absence is a blow, especially with Tottenham pushing for a strong finish to the season. Meanwhile, whispers of a fresh injury concern for Dominic Solanke—picked up during the Europa League clash—add an air of uncertainty to Spurs’ preparations.

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI - Vicario (GK); Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth’s dream of a top-four finish is beginning to wobble at the worst possible time. After an impressive 11-game unbeaten run  from November to January, the Cherries have stumbled, losing three of their last four Premier League games. Now sitting 7th, just three points behind 5th-place Chelsea, Andoni Iraola’s side must rediscover their form quickly—or risk watching their Champions League hopes slip away.

Bournemouth’s attacking spark has dimmed at the worst time. During their red-hot 11-game run, they averaged 2.3 goals per game. But since then, they’ve netted just four times in four games, with three coming against bottom-placed Southampton. No surprise this slump coincided with Evanilson’s absence due to a broken foot. The good news? The 25-year-old returned with a goal in last weekend’s FA Cup win over Wolves and is set for his first Premier League appearance since January. 

Team News 

Andoni Iraola faces a selection dilemma as Bournemouth deal with multiple injury setbacks. Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, and Enes Ünal are all sidelined, leaving the Cherries with limited options as they battle to stay in the European race.

Bournemouth Probable XI - Arrizabalaga (GK) ; Hill, Cook, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Winning Prediction

Tottenham HotSpurs usually boss Bournemouth, especially at home. But, Bournemouth did sneak a win last time, and Spurs are a bit short-handed. Basically, it's a bit of a toss-up. The bookies are leaning towards Bournemouth, but it's close. 

Tottenham Hotspur to Win (1-2)

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