Bournemouth vs West Ham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-12-15 20:00.
[p]Flying under the radar this season, Bournemouth find themselves starting this round just three points adrift of the top-four. That’s a remarkable achievement for a club who are widely regarded as the smallest to have ever played in the Premier League, but with three top-flight wins in a row under their belt, the Cherries are proving they have the capabilities to rub shoulders with the elite. [/p]
[p]After home victories against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Spurs, Bournemouth are warm favourites to continue their fine recent form against West Ham, despite failing to win any of the last six H2Hs (D3, L3). But after overturning an 85th-minute deficit for the second time this season to win against Ipswich last weekend, Bournemouth should be brimming with confidence as they go in search of a fourth Premier League win in succession for the first time in almost a year. [/p]
[p]Things are perceived to be fairly bleak for West Ham at the moment, yet they’re actually only six points behind Bournemouth in the table. A 2-1 win over Wolves last Monday probably saved boss Julen Lopetegui his job, but he could be thrust straight back into the limelight here given West Ham’s poor recent away league record of just one win in six games (D2, L3). [/p]
[p]The three defeats in that run all came across their last four such games and all saw the Hammers concede at least three goals, so they have a clear area of improvement ahead of this clash. Another Monday night fixture could be the perfect time to do so too, with West Ham incredibly winning nine of their last ten Monday-held Premier League games (L1). [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Dango Ouattara contributed to both of Bournemouth’s late goals against Ipswich (G1, A1) meaning he’s now scored three of his four Premier League goals after the 70th minute. Although not always striking so late, West Ham’s Tomáš Souček has scored eight of his last ten goals for the club after half-time. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Six of West Ham’s eight Premier League away goals this season arrived after half-time.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Chris Wilson[/i][/p]