English Premier League. 22nd round.
February 1. 21:30. London. “London Stadium”
Referee: Tim Robinson (England)
Broadcast: Setanta Sports
If you look at the standings, it may seem that there is an obvious favorite in this meeting in the form of the “hammer fighters”. David Moyes’ team is currently in sixth place and will stay there no matter how this match ends. And on the other hand, we have “Bournemouth”, which is currently 13th, but it is worth noting that they have a match in reserve, and let’s not forget regarding the failed start of the season.
Now, Andoni Iraola’s team is a completely different level of opposition. In recent rounds, they have risen from the bottom of the table and are now ready to give battle to any opponent, although we have not seen strong opposition in all recent matches.
News “West Gemma”
In the last 5 matches, the Hammers won only one victory, but what a victory. It happened on the road in a match once morest “Arsenal”. However, it should be clarified right away that the victory itself was not due to luck and the inability of the “gunners” to realize their moments, which were enough.
After that match they drew with Brighton, Bristol City and Sheffield United. In the end, following a replay, they were sensationally knocked out of the FA Cup by the modest “Bristol”. Therefore, it is simply impossible to call the team’s form optimal or frightening for opponents.
Now they will be visited by “Bournemouth”, the first match once morest which ended in a 1:1 draw back in August. It seems that now the “cherries” are ready to give the corners stronger resistance than at the beginning of the season, so it will not be sweet for the hosts. We may see the debut of Manchester City loanee Nathan Phillips, who managed to arrive and spend some training with the new team.
News “Bournemouth”
As for the latest results of Ilya Zabarny’s team, everything here can be characterized by the word “swings”. After an incredible run of victories that ended on the final day of 2023, the Cherries had two defeats once morest Tottenham and Liverpool. Moreover, the defeats themselves were different.
If with “Tottenham” they showed excellent football, as a result of which they were simply unlucky to get at least a draw, then once morest “Liverpool” Iraola and his team did not have much of a chance. Between these matches there were also two FA Cup games. First, the “cherries” defeated “Queens Park Rangers”, trailing 2:0 in the course of the game, and then without a chance they destroyed “Swansea” (5:0).
The last two serious tests by strong opponents ended in defeats for “Bournemouth”, but “West Ham” is quite an equal opponent for them, not a grand one, so you can expect anything here.
Tournament table
Personal meetings
08/12/23 Premier League Bournemouth – West Gem 1:1
04/23/23 Premier League Bournemouth – West Gem 0:4
24.10.22 Premier League West Gem – Bournemouth 2:0
05.09.20 KTM “West Gem” – “Bournemouth” 3:5
01.01.20 Premier League West Gem – Bournemouth 4:0
Figures and facts
- In the last 5 matches of the Premier League with the participation of “Bournemouth”, the TV rate was 2.5;
- West Ham have scored at least 2 goals in their last three home matches once morest Bournemouth in all competitions;
- “West Ham” is unbeaten in 9 of the last 10 matches in the Premier League.
Personnel situation, approximate composition
David Moyes has some problems with injuries, especially painful is the loss of Lucas Paquette, who is currently accompanied by Michael Antonio in the infirmary. In addition, the Hammers currently have two players missing this match due to suspensions: Saeed Benrahma and Vladimir Tsoufal.
Edson Alvarez’s participation in the match is in question. Well, Nayef Ager went to his national team, so we will have to do without the Moroccan.
As for Bournemouth’s losses, there are currently 4 players in the team’s infirmary: Tyler Adams, Hamed Traore, Ryan Fredericks and Max Aarons. There is no critical loss, but it still takes away depth. Adam Smith’s participation in the game is questionable, and Dango Ouattara has gone to the national team.
West Ham, 4-2-3-1: Areola – Johnson, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson – Phillips, Soucek – Bowen, Ward-Prowse, Fornals – Ings
“Bournemouth”, 4-2-3-1: Neto – Smith, Zabarny, Senesi, Kerkez – Cook, Christie – Tavernier, Scott, Sinisterra – Solanke
Broadcast of the match
Bets and odds for the match
Forecast for the match between “West Ham” and “Bournemouth” from UA-Football
TV 2.5 — 2:2. Both teams show a productive game in matches once morest each other, this suggests that another shootout awaits us in London. West Ham have enough problems with their squad, but they play at home. And “Bournemouth” has unstable results, but there is a goal-scoring Solanke. Therefore, we expect a fruitful draw.
This forecast is only one of the possible options for the development of events, it does not guarantee a win.
