Bournemouth return to Vitality Stadium after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa, desperately needing a response to regain confidence. The visitors, meanwhile, come off a strong home win against Burnley.
Recent meetings suggest a balanced contest — both of their last two clashes ended in draws (1-1 at Vitality, 2-2 at London Stadium). Bournemouth’s pressing game at home could trouble West Ham’s backline. On the other hand, West Ham have shown better balance and efficiency in transitions.
This fixture could once again turn into a tight, end-to-end match where both teams find the net. Bournemouth will look to avoid a third consecutive defeat, while West Ham will aim to get out of relegation zone.
Odds Analysis
| Market | Odds | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 1.72 | 58% |
| Draw | 4.00 | 25% |
| West Ham | 5.40 | 17% |
Chances of Winning %
Over/Under Goals
| Market | Probability (%) |
|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Goals | 96% |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 84% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 62% |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 36% |
Anytime Goalscorer
| Player | G|A | G+A (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine Semenyo | 6|3 | 72% |
| Jarrod Bowen | 3|2 | 64% |
| Lucas Paquetá | 3|3 | 58% |
BTTS
| Outcome | Odds | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| BTTS – Yes | 1.71 | ~58% |
| BTTS – No | 1.94 | ~51% |
Crazy Historical Stats
Here are some notable historic moments for the AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United fixture — particularly from the late 1980s/early 1990s era and earlier:
- On 1 November 1989, Bournemouth and West Ham drew 1-1 in a Division Two fixture. 11v11+1
- On 11 April 1990, West Ham defeated Bournemouth 4-1 in a Division Two fixture. transfermarkt.fm+1
- While not deep into the 70s/80s, the clubs first met in the FA Cup back in February 1929 (draw 1-1 at Bournemouth’s then home). Sports Mole+1
These instances show that while the fixture has generally been more modern-era in prominence, there are meaningful matches from older divisions that illustrate West Ham’s influence and Bournemouth’s long journey in the football pyramid.
My Picks
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Total Goals | Over 1.5 Goals |
| BTTS (Both Teams to Score) | Yes |
| Semenyo (G/A) | Yes |
Final Verdict
This fixture looks set to produce goals. Bournemouth’s attack, led by Antoine Semenyo, has been creative and threatening, even though their defensive record remains inconsistent. West Ham, meanwhile, are capable of hitting on the counter with Bowen and Paquetá linking well. Both sides have shown vulnerability at the back but promise in front of goal — a combination that strongly supports a goal-heavy encounter.
