Bournemouth vs West Ham United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

This fixture will wrap up Matchday 16

The Premier League Matchday 16 will wrap up with Bournemouth hosting West Ham United at the Vitality on a cold Monday evening.

The Cherries are on a roll, chasing their fourth straight Premier League win after a dramatic comeback against Ipswich last week. Andoni Iraola’s side has been solid on home turf, with recent victories over Arsenal, Man City, and Spurs boosting their European hopes.

West Ham, fresh off a narrow 2-1 win against Wolves, still struggle for consistency, having yet to secure back-to-back league victories this season. That’s not us predicting, but it has been the Hammers’ trademark this season.

Kick-off

Monday, December 16, 8 p.m. UK

Tuesday, December 17, 1:30 a.m. IST

Location: Vitality Stadium

Form

Bournemouth (in the PL): L-L-W-W-W

West Ham (in the PL): D-W-L-L-W

Players to watch

Justin Kuivert (AFC Bournemouth)

Holding up the Kluivert banner high! Justin has been amazing for his side’s attacking transitions this season. Carrying the ball forward, when needs must, not afraid to take on defenses, and then firing at will. No wonder he already broke the record, scoring a hat-trick of penalties against Wolves. But you just can’t take an eye off him because he is that slippery.

Players to score and assist off the bench in a game this PL season:Justin KluivertLuis SinisterraDango OuattaraJoão PedroBournemouth 3. Rest of league combined 1. pic.twitter.com/nGgBhHmBG2

— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) December 8, 2024

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)

In a downer season for the Hammers, Bowen is showing why he deserves to wear the captain’s armband. With 4 goals and 4 assists so far in the league, skipper is tipping his tally to a healthy stat sheet as well as helping his team sit in the middle of the table. That winning curler against Wolves in the last game? Yes, that was business as usual for the Hammers’ skipper.

Let Jarrod Bowen cut inside onto his left foot at your own risk ⚠️@WestHam's captain fantastic was their match winner against Wolves!pic.twitter.com/mbybiMIaZK

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 10, 2024

Match facts

• While unbeaten in seven against Bournemouth, the Hammers have only one win at Dean Court since 2016
• West Ham have only failed to score once against the Cherries in 14 PL meetings between them
• Bournemouth’s home record is a solid: 4W 1L

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Bournemouth to win-8/11 William Hill
• Tip 2: Kluivert to score-11/4 Unibet
• Tip 3: Over 2 goals-1/2 PricedUp

Injury & team news

Tyler Adams is fit and could slot into a defensive midfield role, but Marcus Tavernier will miss out with a muscle injury, leaving Ryan Christie or Dango Ouattara to step up in attack. Tavernier joins Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, Alex Scott, and Luis Sinisterra on the sidelines, further limiting Andoni Iraola’s options.

Emerson Palmieri is suspended after collecting five yellow cards, with Aaron Cresswell set to deputize at left-back. Michail Antonio remains out following surgery, leaving Jarrod Bowen to lead the line, although Niclas Füllkrug offers a fresh alternative for Julen Lopetegui.

Head-to-head

Games: 20

Bournemouth: 4

West Ham: 9

Draws: 7

Predicted lineups

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

Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson

West Ham United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Cresswell; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Bowen

Match prediction

Don’t expect fireworks, as been the theme at the Vitality so far this season. It’s not a shade towards Dean Court, but just shows Bournemouth play extra safe in front of the home crowd. The visitors will give a tough fight but we predict the Cherries to see this through and get the 3 points.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2 – 1 West Ham

Telecast

India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US –  NBC Sports

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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