Premier League 2025-2026: Bournemouth vs West Ham Prediction

Bournemouth

Home Team
78%
VS

West Ham

Away Team
10%
Draw: 12%
Over 2.5: 51%
Under 2.5: 49%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 11 8 2 1 20 5 15 26
2 Man City 11 7 1 3 23 8 15 22
3 Chelsea 11 6 2 3 21 11 10 20
4 Sunderland 11 5 4 2 14 10 4 19
5 Tottenham 11 5 3 3 19 10 9 18
6 Aston Villa 11 5 3 3 13 10 3 18
7 Man United 11 5 3 3 19 18 1 18
8 Liverpool 11 6 0 5 18 17 1 18
9 Bournemouth 11 5 3 3 17 18 -1 18
10 Crystal Palace 11 4 5 2 14 9 5 17
11 Brighton 11 4 4 3 17 15 2 16
12 Brentford 11 5 1 5 17 17 0 16
13 Everton 11 4 3 4 12 13 -1 15
14 Newcastle 11 3 3 5 11 14 -3 12
15 Fulham 11 3 2 6 12 16 -4 11
16 Leeds 11 3 2 6 10 20 -10 11
17 Burnley 11 3 1 7 14 22 -8 10
18 West Ham 11 3 1 7 13 23 -10 10
19 Nott'm Forest 11 2 3 6 10 20 -10 9
20 Wolves 11 0 2 9 7 25 -18 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Bournemouth

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.15
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.46
# Clean Sheets: 1

West Ham

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.99
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.53
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

Bournemouth is predicted to emerge victorious with a high probability of 78.0%, while West Ham has a slim chance of winning at 10.0%. The game is also expected to witness over 2.5 goals, with a 51.0% probability. Currently, Bournemouth sits at 9th place in the Premier League standings, whereas West Ham occupies the 18th position, teetering on the edge of relegation.

Match Analysis

Bournemouth's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, but they showed resilience by defeating Nott'm Forest 2-0 at home. However, their away matches have been challenging, suffering defeats against Aston Villa (0-4) and Man City (1-3). Notably, Bournemouth's defense has been relatively sturdy, conceding an average of only 0.4 goals per game in their last five matches, which will be crucial against a West Ham side struggling to find form. West Ham, on the other hand, has shown glimpses of potential with back-to-back home victories against Burnley and Newcastle, scoring three goals in each match. Despite this, their away form remains a concern, as highlighted by their loss to Leeds. Key metrics indicate West Ham's defense is vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, which could be exploited by Bournemouth’s attacking unit.

Final Prediction

Bournemouth's solid defensive record and West Ham's vulnerability at the back give the home team an apparent edge. The key factor to watch will be Bournemouth's ability to capitalize on West Ham's defensive frailties, potentially deciding the match outcome in their favor. Keep an eye on Bournemouth's attacking prowess; if they find their rhythm, they could steer clear of any threats from West Ham.