West Ham vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.04.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 16:00 GMT+1
• Venue: London Stadium, London, England

West Ham vs Bournemouth Preview and Team News 

West Ham Team News

West Ham failed to secure a victory in their last three Premier League matches. 

Their most recent encounter resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. An early goal from Wolves set the tone, and West Ham struggled to break down a resolute defense.

Back at home for Bournemouth 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/QkIP2Qvrty

— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 2, 2025

Prior to that, they managed a 1-1 draw over Everton, with Tomas Soucek finding the net before a late equalizer from Jake O’Brien. Earlier, West Ham suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring the decisive goal.​

West Ham United’s recent performances have highlighted a struggle to convert possession into goals. Despite controlling 51.4% of possession against Wolves, they only managed two shots on target, indicating issues in breaking down compact defenses.

The absence of Michail Antonio has been felt, with the team lacking a focal point in attack. The potential inclusion of Niclas Fullkrug could provide the physical presence needed to challenge Bournemouth’s center-backs. 

“We have to do better” 🗣️

Graham Potter’s post-match thoughts.

— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 1, 2025

Additionally, the creative responsibilities will rest heavily on the shoulders of Lucas Paqueta, who needs to exploit spaces between the lines.​ Paquetá’s inconsistent play often causes West Ham to struggle with creativity near their opponents’ penalty box.

In terms of squad fitness, West Ham faces several concerns. Forward Michail Antonio remains sidelined with a lower leg injury, and winger Crysencio Summerville is unavailable due to a thigh problem. 

Midfielder Mohammed Kudus returned to light training and will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for the upcoming event. Defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who was an unused substitute in the previous meeting, may be recalled to the starting lineup to bolster the defense. ​

West Ham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth

West Ham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (3-5-2): Areola; Todibo, Mavropanos, Kilman; Wan-Bissaka, Paqueta, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Emerson; Kudus, Bowen.

Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth are on a streak of poor results. Their latest match saw them lose 2-1 to one of the weakest Premier League teams, Ipswich Town.

In the FA Cup quarter-finals, they faced Manchester City. Despite taking an early lead through Evanilson, they lost 1-2 after a spirited comeback by City. On March 15, Bournemouth suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Brentford, with set-piece vulnerabilities exposed as the Bees secured the win.​

Iraola’s thoughts ahead of #WHUBOU 💬 pic.twitter.com/BYfA9jAalr

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 4, 2025

This string of results has exposed their defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of cutting edge in the final third. Bournemouth’s injury list has also impacted their consistency. 

Key attacker Justin Kluivert has been doubtful due to a minor setback, while other forwards like Marcus Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra, and Enes Unal remain sidelined. 

The absences mean that Bournemouth have struggled to generate the same level of threat from set pieces and quick transitions that they were known for earlier in the season. Andoni Iraola’s side, which once played exciting and dynamic football, now appear to be searching for a way to break out of their winless streak on the road.

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Ham

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.

West Ham vs Bournemouth Prediction 

• Pick: Total Over 1.5 
• Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: West Ham 1-1 Bournemouth

Historically, matches between West Ham and Bournemouth were goal-rich. In their previous 18 encounters, an average of 3.39 goals were scored per 90, with the hosts normalising 1.9 and the visitors 1.4. ​

The most recent five meetings between these teams have seen scores of 1-1, 1-0, 1-1, 1-1, and 4-0, respectively. While some of these results are low-scoring, the consistent trend of at least one per game suggests a reasonable expectation for a minimum of two goals in their upcoming clash.​

Thank you for travelling away on a Tuesday night.

See you at London Stadium on Saturday ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/uJegHdEsOh

— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 1, 2025

Both squads use attacking strategies that prioritize opportunities for finding the net. West Ham’s style under Graham Potter is about possession and quick transitions, aiming to break down defenses and create chances. 

Bournemouth favours a direct counter-attacking approach, exploiting spaces left by opponents to capitalize on swift offensive movements.​

Based on these factors, the combination of both teams’ attacking tendencies and defensive vulnerabilities makes the pick of at least two goals being scored a likely result.

West Ham vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Bournemouth Total Over 0.5
• Odds: 1.23 (22Bet)

Bournemouth have the second-highest xG (61.41) in the Premier League and the most prominent negative difference (-12.41) between xG and scored goals (49). 

They accumulate opportunities in every match, but without a forward like Dominic Solanke, they struggle to convert their chances into goals. However, they netted a minimum of one goal in 12 prior away games.

Considering that West Ham conceded goals in nine of their previous ten home events, it`s likely that the guests will score this weekend.

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