West Ham vs Bournemouth - Betting Tips & Predictions.

Gtech Community Stadium (Brentford, Middlesex) 23 August - 15:00

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Recommended tip Draw

1: 3.10 X: 3.35 2: 2.26

1: 3.00 X: 3.40 2: 2.25

1: 3.10 X: 3.40 2: 2.25

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Get the kettle on and sharpen your punditry — this one looks like a proper scrap. At the London Stadium on Saturday evening the visitors Bournemouth travel to face the hosts West Ham, and both sides arrive with momentum and something to play for. It’s one of those fixtures where form, pride and a slice of fate all collide: West Ham are scrapping to climb out of the relegation zone while Bournemouth are quietly nudging towards the European conversation.

There’s a little bit of history making the build-up spicy. Three of the last four H2H meetings have finished all square, and the more eye-catching stat is that West Ham remain unbeaten across the previous nine head to head encounters — lots of draws sitting in that tally. That mix of stubbornness and end-to-end football explains why bookmakers and fans alike are expecting an entertaining game.

Both teams have shown they can score and concede in equal measure recently, so expect a match that swings between open and cagey. With suspensions and doubts affecting selection, there’s room for late twists; the stakes mean neither side will be settling for a meek performance. For those after a punt, our Tips and Predictions lean towards parity — and yes, the old scoreboard could well reflect that indecision.

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Odds and Predictions

Bookmakers have priced this as a tight call. Current pre-game odds sit at Home 11/8 (2.38) — an implied probability of roughly 42.1% — the Draw is available at 27/10 (3.70) with an implied 27.0% chance, and Away 17/10 (2.70) translates to around 37.0%. Those figures, supplied with the usual caveat that markets move, suggest a marginal leaning towards the home side but by no means an overwhelming favourite.

Read the odds as a map of uncertainty. West Ham’s slight edge on paper reflects home advantage and that nine-game H2H unbeaten run, but Bournemouth’s recent uptick in form means the gap is narrow. In plain terms: bookies aren’t expecting a walkover in east London.

Our predictions here are pragmatic. With both teams scoring and conceding lately, and with three of the last four H2Hs ending level, a draw is the smart headline tip. The correct-score call? We’re siding with a 2-2 — it’s happened twice in the recent meetings and fits the script of two slightly leaky sides mixing attack with moments of defensive naivety.

That said, there’s value in market nuance: half-time/full-time and both-teams-to-score options all scream reasonable alternatives if you want to hedge the straight draw bet. Remember that odds will fluctuate as team news filters through on matchday.

Comparison and Statistics

On form, both sides are showing signs of life. West Ham are unbeaten in three across all competitions and have just come through an FA Cup tie with a 1-0 away win at Burton. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have extended their unbeaten league run to five matches — a sequence that has shifted talk from relegation fear to cautious optimism about European ambitions.

Key stats to keep in mind:

West Ham are unbeaten in three games in all competitions.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in five league matches.
Three of the last four H2Hs have been draws; West Ham have been unbeaten in the last nine head to head meetings in all competitions.

Those H2H figures are telling. While West Ham’s nine-game unbeaten run over Bournemouth might suggest dominance, the prevalence of draws in recent clashes implies parity rather than superiority. The two clubs tend to cancel each other out — a fact reflected in the markets and our predictions.

Goals have been a feature in their recent encounters and domestic runs. Both sides have scored in plenty of the outings listed in their last five results, which supports the 2-2 correct-score lean and the both-teams-to-score angle. Momentum is on Bournemouth’s side in pure league form, but the psychological edge from past H2Hs cannot be ignored for the hosts.

Expected Line-ups

Team sheets are never set in stone, but the projected XIs give a good sense of how each manager might approach this one. West Ham will be without Freddie Potts after his FA Cup red card, and Pablo Felipe remains a fitness concern. That suspension and injury niggle will force a tweak to the midfield and possibly the back line.

Predicted West Ham lineup: Hermansen (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Wilson & Castellanos.

Bournemouth head to London with Marcus Tavernier listed as a doubt, but otherwise no fresh injury news has been reported. Their selection is likely to mirror the attacking, flexible setup that’s brought them recent success.

Predicted Bournemouth lineup: Petrovic (GK); Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Rayan, Christie, Adli & Evanilson.

How these line-ups swing the match is simple: West Ham’s likely reshuffle in midfield could blunt their transition play if Potts’ absence is forced into a makeshift change, while Bournemouth’s doubts over Tavernier could reduce their creative spark down the right. If both teams field the names above, expect a tactical battle with openings on the break — which is precisely why the match should produce goals.

How Will the Season Pan Out

This fixture is more than three points; it’s a momentum litmus test. For West Ham, a positive result keeps faint but real hopes alive of escaping the relegation zone — every point at home matters, and a draw would feel like a small victory given the recent run of results and the psychological buffer provided by historical H2H resilience.

For Bournemouth, the upside is clearer: another point or three here tightens their pursuit of the top half and keeps the pressure on those chasing European spots. Their five-game unbeaten streak in the league indicates a squad growing in confidence, and results like this can be springboards to a strong finish.

Longer term, matches of this type often crystallise the season narratives. A win for West Ham could ignite a survival scramble with renewed belief; a Bournemouth victory would underline a transition from relegation battlers to genuine contenders for Europa places. A draw, which remains the most likely outcome in our view, keeps both stories alive while offering little resolution — the sort of result that fuels more drama down the stretch.

Final thought: the form lines, H2H history and current odds all point towards parity. Back the draw if you favour a safe, reasoned tip; consider both-teams-to-score or a 2-2 correct-score if you want a livelier stake. Whatever you do, treat the markets with respect and enjoy a proper, entertaining London evening of football.

Key Recent Results

West Ham last five results:

14/02/26: Burton 0-1 West Ham (FA Cup)
10/02/26: West Ham 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
07/02/26: Burnley 0-2 West Ham (Premier League)
31/01/26: Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (Premier League)
24/01/26: West Ham 3-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Bournemouth last five results:

10/02/26: Everton 1-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
07/02/26: Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)
31/01/26: Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
24/01/26: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
19/01/26: Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)

Written by:

Mark Brown

Chief Statistician

Bio:

Football bores me to tears! I’m not interested in the Rooney’s and Ronaldo’s of the world, but I am interested in betting. With that in mind, I spend hours trawling through the statistics of the football markets and can usually come up with an angle which presents a viable betting opportunity.

Key contributions:

Chief statistician or Stato, as my colleagues like to call me

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