Bournemouth vs West Ham: Premier League Preview - December 16th, 20:00 GMT

1️⃣ 🏅 Match Prediction

Predicted Scoreline: Bournemouth 2 - 1 West Ham

Betting Insights: Bournemouth to win, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over 2.5 goals.

Probability Breakdown:

• Bournemouth Win: 55%
• Draw: 25%
• West Ham Win: 20%

2️⃣ 🔥 Key Factors and Expected Outcome

Bournemouth's formidable home form is the key factor. They've secured notable victories at the Vitality Stadium recently, against top-flight opposition. West Ham, while having secured a recent win against Wolves, lack consistency and struggle to string together wins. This match hinges on Bournemouth's ability to exploit their home advantage against a vulnerable West Ham defense. Expect a high-energy encounter with plenty of attacking intent from both sides.

3️⃣ 📈 Recent Team Form and Key Players to Watch

Bournemouth: Three consecutive wins, including a dramatic comeback against Ipswich. Key players include Dango Ouattara (in excellent form, scored late winner vs Ipswich), Enes Unal (late goal vs Ipswich), and Kieffer Moore (consistent aerial threat). Tyler Adams is expected to return from injury. Marcus Tavernier is injured.

West Ham: Inconsistent form, only managed one back-to-back win streak in 2024. Jarrod Bowen (key attacking player, filling the void left by injured Michail Antonio) and Mohammed Kudus are crucial attacking threats. Emerson is suspended, and Michail Antonio remains out due to a serious car accident. Niclas Füllkrug has returned from injury.

4️⃣ 🎯 Tactical Preview

Bournemouth: Expect a high-pressing, attacking style, utilizing their pace on the wings and aiming to exploit any defensive weaknesses in West Ham.

West Ham: Likely to employ a counter-attacking strategy, looking to hit Bournemouth on the break. Their defense will need to be resolute to withstand Bournemouth's pressure. The midfield battle between Cook/Adams (Bournemouth) and Soucek/Paqueta (West Ham) will be crucial.

5️⃣ 📢 Summary and Key Takeaways

Bournemouth's strong home form and West Ham's inconsistency make the Cherries the favorites. The match will likely feature open play and plenty of goals. All eyes will be on the midfield battle and whether West Ham can contain Bournemouth's potent attack.