The Matchday 14 Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Tottenham will take place on December 5 at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Bournemouth vs. Tottenham
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga – Adam Smith, Illya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Marcos Senesi – Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie – Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, David Brooks – Evanilson.
Tottenham (4-3-3): Fraser Forster – Destiny Udogie, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Pedro Porro – Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison – Son Heung-min, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson.
Bournemouth
Before the last round, the team suffered two consecutive league defeats, losing away to Brentford (2-3) and then at home to Brighton (1-2). However, at the end of November, Andoni Iraola's side triumphed 4-2 away against Wolverhampton. Notably, forward Justin Kluivert became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick from penalties in a single match. The club is positioned 13th, closer to the Champions League spots than the relegation zone.
- Both teams have scored in the club's last five Premier League matches.
- Bournemouth has not lost in the first half in 10 of their last 11 home league matches (5 wins and 5 draws).
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 6 of Bournemouth's last 7 home Premier League games.
Tottenham
The Londoners ended an 11-match uncompromising streak in the Premier League (6 wins and 5 losses). In the last round, they drew 1-1 at home with Fulham. Interestingly, if the team won in the current league, they scored 3 or 4 goals. Thanks to this, Tottenham became the most prolific club in the Premier League, scoring 28 goals. Ange Postecoglou's side is seventh in the league, three points behind the Champions League spots.
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur continues to serve a 7-match suspension. Also out due to injuries are goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defender Micky van de Ven, and forward Richarlison.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Tottenham's last 9 Premier League matches.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 8 of Tottenham's last 11 Premier League matches.
- One team won with a clean sheet in the first half in the club's last 10 away league matches.
Bournemouth vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
Before the round, the Londoners are six positions higher than their upcoming opponent, yet only two points separate them. I believe this gap will not close, and the Premier League's most effective attacking line will outscore the home side. Neither Bournemouth nor Tottenham has shown consistency this season, but the Londoners will not lose due to greater ball control, allowing them to convert more scoring opportunities than Andoni Iraola's side can create.
The clubs have faced each other 14 times in the Premier League. In these encounters, Tottenham has won 10 times, with two draws and only two wins for Bournemouth. In these matches, even with different head coaches, the Londoners have shown high scoring ability, netting 35 goals in 14 meetings while conceding only 11. Therefore, I believe the visitors will at least not lose.
My prediction – Tottenham with a handicap (0)
