With West Ham suffering eight losses in their 15 home fixtures this season, they'll need to dig deep against a Bournemouth side who've been formidable on the road, collecting more away points than all but four Premier League teams.
The Hammers, struggling to find the net with only 33 goals this campaign, face a Cherries squad that's won the expected goals battle in their last three league matches despite collecting just one point.
All eyes will be on returning Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert, who's bagged 12 league goals already this term, as West Ham's shaky backline braces for a challenging afternoon when the home team welcomes the away team to the London Stadium.
West Ham vs. Bournemouth prediction: who will win?
For today's West Ham vs Bournemouth matchup, our predictive model gives the Cherries a 70% chance of defeating the Hammers.
Bournemouth: 70% win probability
- Superior goal scoring (49 goals scored this season, ranking them 7th in the league)
- Better league position (10th with 44 points compared to West Ham's 16th)
- More consistent results (Only 10 losses compared to West Ham's 14)
West Ham: 30% win probability
- Poor defensive record (50 goals conceded, 3rd worst among mid-table teams)
- Inconsistent recent form (LDLWW shows inability to string together results)
- Struggling attack (Only 33 goals scored, significantly fewer than Bournemouth's 49)
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West Ham vs. Bournemouth odds
Here are the latest odds for the Premier League matchup between West Ham, hosting at home, and Bournemouth on Saturday, April 05.
West Ham | Bournemouth | Draw | |
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Match Result | 21/10 (via William Hill) | 5/4 (via William Hill) | 12/5 ( via Betway UK) |
West Ham vs. Bournemouth preview
West Ham host Bournemouth this weekend in what promises to be a telling clash between two sides heading in opposite trajectories.
The Hammers have hit a rough patch under Graham Potter, taking just one point from their last three fixtures and suffering their eighth home defeat of the season to Wolves last time out.
Bournemouth themselves are winless in seven but have been desperately unlucky, winning the expected goals battle in their last three matches despite collecting just a single point.
The visitors' away form has been spectacular this term – only the top three and Newcastle have picked up more points on their travels – which could spell trouble for a West Ham side that's been woeful at the London Stadium.
Justin Kluivert's return from injury offers a massive boost to Andoni Iraola's men, with the Dutchman having netted 12 league goals this campaign while serving as their designated penalty taker.
The Cherries will need to cope without Adam Smith, Luis Sinisterra and Enes Ünal, while West Ham can only call upon a near full-strength squad with just Michail Antonio sidelined with a broken leg.
Recent history favors the hosts, who haven't lost to Bournemouth in their last seven league encounters, though they've failed to beat them in their previous three.
I fancy Bournemouth to nick this one 2-1, potentially keeping their European qualification hopes alive while deepening West Ham's home discomfort.
West Ham vs. Bournemouth betting tips
Bournemouth to Win (6/5)
Bournemouth @ West Ham


Bournemouth to Win 2-1 (9/1)
Bournemouth @ West Ham


Justin Kluivert To Score Anytime (9/4)
Bournemouth @ West Ham


Key stats
- 1West Ham sit 16th in the table with 34 points from 30 matches, while Bournemouth are four points ahead in 10th position
- 2Bournemouth have lost their last three matches (LLDLL form) whereas West Ham have won two of their last five games (LDLWW form)
- 3West Ham have scored 33 goals and conceded 50 this season, giving them a goal difference of -17 compared to Bournemouth's +11
- 4Both teams have similar win records with West Ham securing 9 victories this season against Bournemouth's 12, though the Hammers have suffered more defeats (14 vs 10)
West Ham vs. Bournemouth form


West Ham vs. Bournemouth head to head
West Ham
100%
Bournemouth
0%
Dec 16, 2024
Bournemouth
1 : 1
West Ham
Aug 28, 2024
West Ham
1 : 0
Bournemouth
Feb 1, 2024
West Ham
1 : 1
Bournemouth
Aug 12, 2023
Bournemouth
1 : 1
West Ham
Apr 23, 2023
Bournemouth
0 : 4
West Ham
Oct 24, 2022
West Ham
2 : 0
Bournemouth
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