Bournemouth vs Tottenham Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Cherries emerged victorious when these sides last met.

AFC Bournemouth are all set to take on Tottenham Hotspur for their matchweek 21 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an interesting outing, which will take place at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries are coming in after facing a 2-3 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in their previous league outing. They put up a strong fight, but it was not enough to get them a win. Bournemouth have not performed up to mark in their last few matches and are going to be under pressure despite being at home in their upcoming contest.

The Thomas Frank-led side were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland in their last fixture. They took the lead in the first half, but gave it away in the second. Tottenham Hotspur are in 13th place on the Premier League points table at the moment. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy affair for them either.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bournemouth, England 
• Stadium: Vitality Stadium
• Date: Thursday, January 8
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, January 7; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bournemouth: D-D-L-D-L

Tottenham: L-L-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Junior Kroupi was one of the goal scorers for the Cherries in their previous fixture. Even though it was not enough to get them to a win, the 19-year-old will be looking to help his side in the upcoming fixture. He can play in multiple positions on the field and is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Bournemouth.

Another superb goal from Junior Kroupi 🚀 pic.twitter.com/jMKtrJEOX6

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) January 3, 2026

Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)

The Brazilian forward remains a crucial part of the squad when it comes to the final third. In 19 Premier League appearances this season, Richarlison has scored seven goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. He also has three assists to his name, which means he can create decent plays for his fellow teammates as well.

Match Facts

• Bournemouth have failed to secure a win in their last 11 attempts.
• Tottenham Hotspur have won only one of their last five matches.
• Only one of the games between these sides have ended in a draw.

Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @14/5 BetMGM
• Richarlison to score @11/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @7/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Bournemouth will miss out on the services of Matai Akinmboni, Veljko Milosavljevic, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams and Ben Gannon Doak. They are not match fit. Antoine Semenyo’s participation is not yet confirmed.

Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are not going to be in action for Tottenham Hotspur. They are injured. Kudus might also miss out with a muscle injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Bournemouth won: 5 

Tottenham won: 10

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Areola (GK); Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Brooks, Kluivert, Kroupi; Evanilson

Tottenham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Bentancur, Gray; Tel, Odobert, Kolo Muani; Richarlison

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs are in the best shape at the moment. The upcoming Premier League clash between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2-2 Spurs

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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