Bournemouth vs West Ham Prediction: 16/12/2024

Bournemouth has made a strong start to the current season, currently sitting in 8th place in the Premier League, just three points off the top four. Their attacking style of play has sparked hopes of a potential European qualification. After a brief slump with back-to-back losses to Brentford and Brighton, the team has bounced back with victories over Wolverhampton, Tottenham, and Ipswich, remaining firmly in the race for European spots.

West Ham, in contrast, has struggled to meet expectations, occupying 14th place, six points behind Bournemouth. The London club has been inconsistent, suffering four defeats in their last eight matches. Despite recent losses to Arsenal and Leicester, West Ham managed a resilient 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Bournemouth will be missing defenders Senesi and Araujo, midfielder Scott, and winger Sinisterra due to injury. However, players like Ouattara, who has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists, and forwards Semenyo, Kluivert, and Evanilson will be key to their attacking efforts. West Ham, on the other hand, has a full squad available, with midfielder Soucek and winger Bowen standing out as key contributors. German striker Fullkrug, who returned from injury recently, scored against Leicester, though he was on the bench in their latest match.

Prediction

Bournemouth has been strong at home, winning 13 of their last 18 matches across all competitions. In contrast, West Ham’s form has been mixed, with three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last ten games.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2 – 1 West Ham