West Ham United FC vs AFC Bournemouth, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs AFC Bournemouth Match Prediction & Analysis

West Ham and Bournemouth clash at the London Stadium on Saturday, both eager to shake off midweek setbacks. West Ham returned from the international break with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Wolves, while Bournemouth, fresh off playing in the FA Cup quarter-final, suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich. Both sides now look to bounce back and regain momentum.

Current Standings: Despite their defeat, West Ham remain 16th with 34 points, while Bournemouth cling to 10th with 44 points, feeling the pressure from Brentford closing in. Both teams need a response to stay on course.

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have played each other 15 times in the competition, with the Hammers’ leading the win-loss stats with a 5-4 record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

The optimism sparked by Potter’s side in February with back-to-back wins has quickly faded. Winless in March and opening April with a defeat to Wolves, the Hammers must quickly regain momentum if they hope to climb the table and steer clear of the relegation zone. With three of their next four games against top-half opponents, their five-point gap over Wolves could disappear in a flash. 

It's been a tough stretch at home for West Ham recently, having lost three of their last four Premier League matches at the London Stadium. What's more concerning for the Hammers is their inability to find the back of the net in those defeats, drawing a blank each time. 

This contributes to a wider issue, as they've now gone six league games this season without scoring at all. Despite these struggles, Jarrod Bowen and Tomáš Souček have provided some attacking spark, currently sharing the title of the club's top league scorers with seven goals apiece.

Team News 

West Ham will be missing Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville through injury, while Mohammed Kudus who missed the midweek contest, remains a doubt due to fitness concerns.

West Ham Probable XI - Areola (GK) ; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soucek, Scarles; Paqueta, Bowen; Fullkrug

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Once seen as European contenders, Bournemouth have slipped toward mid-table in recent weeks, with their FA Cup exit dealing another blow to their European hopes. And their hopes have been dashed due to their ongoing run of five  winless games in the league, that includes our defeats. Having played four of their last five league games at home and lost three, it will be a welcome change for Andoni Iraola and his side to step out of their home. 

The Cherries have been impressive on their travels this season, currently sitting 5th in the Premier League away table with 23 points from 15 games. However, their defensive record on the road at the London Stadium is a concern, as they've failed to keep a clean sheet in all seven of their previous Premier League away matches against West Ham. 

This trend is part of a wider issue, with Bournemouth managing just one clean sheet in their last 10 league games overall. Leading their attack this season is Justin Kluivert, who has found the net 12 times to become AFC Bournemouth's top scorer in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. 

Team News 

Bournemouth will be without Enes Ünal, Marcus Tavernier, and Luis Sinisterra due to injuries, while Justin Kluivert and Julián Araujo availability remains doubtful. 

Bournemouth Probable XI - Arrizabalaga(GK); Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Scott, Semenyo; Evanilson

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Winning Prediction

With so much on the line, neither team can afford a loss this Saturday. Their head-to-head record is closely contested, and the outcome is highly unpredictable, making this a difficult match to call. However, history suggests that if West Ham scores the opening goal, the odds shift in their favor, as they have won every Premier League home game this season in which they have scored first. 

Therefore, this Saturday's match could very well hinge on who breaks the deadlock. Despite West Ham's home record when scoring first, the odds currently favor Bournemouth to win at 2.36, compared to West Ham's 3.00 and a draw at 3.50. So, at least on paper, the Cherries appear to have a slight advantage.

AFC Bournemouth to Win (1-2)

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