Matchday 16 of the Premier League will see Bournemouth take on West Ham on December 16 at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. West Ham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 10%.
Predicted lineups for Bournemouth vs. West Ham
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga – Adam Smith, Illya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huijsen – Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie – Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Fabianski – Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Emerson Palmieri – Tomas Soucek, Edson Alvarez – Carlos Soler, Crysencio Summerville, Mohammed Kudus – Jarrod Bowen.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side has won three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since April. At home, they defeated Tottenham (1-0), and away, they overcame Wolverhampton (4-2) and Ipswich (2-1). This winning streak has lifted Bournemouth to eighth in the table, just three points away from the Champions League zone. Additionally, in their last eight Premier League games, the club has only suffered two defeats (5 wins and 1 draw).
Defenders Marcos Senesi and Julian Araujo, forward Luis Sinisterra, and midfielder Alex Scott are currently sidelined due to injuries.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bournemouth's last 7 Premier League matches.
- The club has not lost in the first half in 11 of their last 12 home league games (6 wins and 5 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half in 7 of Bournemouth's last 8 Premier League games.
West Ham
The Londoners ended a brief losing streak in the league, having lost to Arsenal (2-5) and Leicester (1-3). In the last round, they defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 at home. Julen Lopetegui's side remains in 14th place but has increased their gap from the relegation zone to 9 points.
Defender Emerson Palmieri will miss the match due to suspension. Forward Michail Antonio is out for the season with a fracture.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of West Ham's last 9 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 10 Premier League matches.
- In 8 of West Ham's last 9 away league games, one of the teams won with a clean sheet in the second half.
Bournemouth vs. West Ham: Match Prediction
The Londoners have been highly inconsistent this season, affecting their league position. On the plus side, they have not lost in three consecutive league matches since February, but they have been unable to secure back-to-back victories since early March. Considering West Ham's win in the last round, it is unlikely they will triumph at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth is in their eighth Premier League season, but for the first time after 15 rounds, they have accumulated 24 points. The team is in excellent form, not only fighting for a spot in European competitions but also capable of breaking into the top four. The club is especially strong at home, having won 4 of their last 5 matches there. They have defeated top opponents like Arsenal (2-0), Manchester City (2-1), and Tottenham (1-0). I predict that Bournemouth will handle the disorganized West Ham and secure three points. My prediction: Bournemouth to win
