Bournemouth has made a strong start to the season, currently sitting in 8th place in the Premier League, just three points behind the top four. Their attractive style of play has sparked hopes of securing European qualification.
After a brief dip, including losses to Brentford and Brighton, Bournemouth bounced back with wins against Wolverhampton, Tottenham, and Ipswich. The team is determined to maintain its European aspirations.
In contrast, West Ham has not met expectations. They are in 14th place, six points behind Bournemouth, and have been inconsistent, losing four of their last eight matches. Despite setbacks against 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, key players such as Ouattara, who has contributed two goals and two assists in the Premier League, and forwards Semenyo, Kluivert, and Evanilson will play vital roles in the attack.
West Ham will have a full squad available, with midfielder Soucek and winger Bowen being essential contributors. German striker Fullkrug, who recently returned from injury, scored against Leicester but was on the bench in their latest match.
Prediction
Bournemouth has been strong at home, winning 13 of their last 18 matches in all competitions. West Ham’s form has been more mixed, with three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last ten games.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2 – 1 West Ham.
