Preview & Prediction: AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

As AFC Bournemouth gear up to face West Ham United on December 16, 2024, history and current form provide intriguing insights into possible outcomes for this Premier League clash. Bournemouth have been formidable on home turf this season, averaging 1.86 points per game, indicating they are a tough side to beat at home. In contrast, West Ham’s away form has been less impressive, with an average of 1.14 points per game earned on the road.

Historically, their matchups have been closely contested. West Ham slightly edge the overall head-to-head record with six wins to Bournemouth’s four across their last 15 encounters, with five ending in draws. Furthermore, matches between these sides have proven to be entertaining goal fests, averaging 3.27 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 60% of these matchups.

Considering Bournemouth’s strong home performance, they may have a slight edge, but with West Ham’s intent to improve their away form, a high-scoring affair is likely. Expect both teams to find the back of the net, and a draw or a narrow win for either side seems possible in this well-balanced fixture.

Insights

• AFC Bournemouth has a better home record than West Ham United’s away record this season.
• Out of the 15 previous encounters, West Ham United holds a slight advantage with 6 wins compared to Bournemouth’s 4.
• Recent matches between these two sides tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 3.27 goals per match.
• Both teams have found the back of the net in 60% of their previous encounters, indicating a high probability for BTTS (Both Teams to Score).
• Bournemouth has a higher home Points Per Game (1.86) than West Ham’s away Points Per Game (1.14) in the current season.
• Bournemouth’s last home game against West Ham ended in a close win (3-2), suggesting they can leverage home advantage.
• West Ham’s away form this season is average, making it challenging to predict a strong away performance.
• Despite West Ham’s overall head-to-head advantage, Bournemouth has proven to be competitive in recent encounters.

Match Forecast

• Bournemouth may focus on attacking down the wings, particularly on the left side, attempting to create scoring chances by delivering crosses.
• West Ham could capitalize on Bournemouth’s weakness in aerial duels and rely on their strength in aerial duels and attacking set pieces to score goals.
• Bournemouth might struggle to maintain possession, which could lead to more possession and controlled play for West Ham in midfield.
• West Ham’s weakness in defending counter attacks could be exposed by Bournemouth’s aggressive play and frequent long balls.
• Bournemouth’s vulnerability to through ball attacks might be exploited by West Ham, who excel in creating scoring chances.
• West Ham could employ their strong ability in shooting from direct free-kicks to take advantage of any set-piece opportunities.
• Bournemouth’s aggression might match West Ham’s aggressive style, possibly resulting in a high-tempo, physical game.
• West Ham’s occasional struggles in finishing scoring chances could be an opportunity for Bournemouth to keep the score close.
• Bournemouth’s tendency to take a lot of shots may test West Ham’s defense, particularly from long-range efforts given West Ham’s weakness against long shots.
• West Ham could aim to protect any lead aggressively, leveraging their strong defensive play once ahead.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in encounters between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United is 1-1, with this outcome occurring in 3 matches.
• In the last 8 home games for AFC Bournemouth against West Ham United, AFC Bournemouth won 2 times, drew 3 times, and West Ham United claimed victory on 3 occasions. The goal difference favors West Ham United at 17-12.
• Across 17 meetings, AFC Bournemouth has secured 5 wins, 5 have ended in draws, and West Ham United has won 7 times, with a goal tally of 34-25 in favor of West Ham United.
• The last time AFC Bournemouth triumphed over West Ham United at home was in 2019.
• The previous season’s fixtures between these two teams both concluded as 1-1 draws.
• AFC Bournemouth is currently on a 3-match winning streak in the Premier League.
• AFC Bournemouth scores 39% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, the highest percentage in the league.
• Only 4% of AFC Bournemouth’s goals are scored between the 46th and 60th minutes, the lowest in the league.
• West Ham United finds the net 22% of the time between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• AFC Bournemouth has a 3-match winning streak.
• Of their 7 home Premier League matches this season, AFC Bournemouth failed to score in 1.
• West Ham United also did not score in 1 of their 7 Premier League away matches.
• Marcus Tavernier leads AFC Bournemouth in assists with 4, while Jarrod Bowen tops West Ham United with 5 assists.
• A year ago, AFC Bournemouth ranked 15th with 16 points; now they are 8th with 24 points.
• AFC Bournemouth has scored at least once in the last 8 consecutive matches.
• AFC Bournemouth wins the first half in 28% of their games, whereas West Ham United does so in 22%.
• AFC Bournemouth claims 28% of halftimes, compared to West Ham United’s 22%.
• West Ham United emerged as winners in their last clash with AFC Bournemouth.
• Their last encounter saw West Ham United securing a win by a single goal.
• AFC Bournemouth wins 78% of home games when they lead 1-0.
• West Ham United wins 57% of away games when leading 0-1.
• AFC Bournemouth has a 12% win rate when trailing 0-1 at home.
• West Ham United wins 11% of their away games when down 1-0.
• In the Premier League, AFC Bournemouth is performing better than West Ham United.
• AFC Bournemouth’s recent form over the last 5 matches surpasses that of West Ham United.
• West Ham United has managed not to lose any of their last 5 games against AFC Bournemouth across all competitions.
• In their last 5 head-to-head matchups, AFC Bournemouth hasn’t won any, West Ham United has won 3, and they drew 2.
• West Ham United is unbeaten in their last 5 Premier League meetings with AFC Bournemouth.
• AFC Bournemouth has not won any of the last 5 Premier League encounters against West Ham United.
• On average, AFC Bournemouth scores 0.4 goals per match against West Ham United, while West Ham United averages 1.8 goals against AFC Bournemouth.
• The average number of goals scored in meetings between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United is 2.2.
• There is an average of 1 goal scored in the first half of matches between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United.
• When playing at home, AFC Bournemouth averages 1.73 goals per match, whereas West Ham United scores an average of 1.16 goals when playing away.