Two improving sides meet at the London Olympic Stadium on Saturday with Premier League safety at the top of the agenda. Both West Ham and Bournemouth have picked up crucial points in recent weeks as they’ve orchestrated their respective paths towards safety and with confidence flying high in both teams, it promises to be an intriguing battle.
English Premier League – West Ham United v Bournemouth – London Olympic Stadium – Saturday 20th January 2018 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Betfair |
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Westham
BournemouthWest Ham United
David Moyes continues to defy the naysayers and has overseen a transformation at West Ham that has pushed them up to 11th place in the Premier League table. They are now 5 points above the relegation picture and have only lost once in their last 8 games in the Premier League. Marko Arnautovic has been in sparkling form of late for West Ham and he has now notched 6 goals for the club this season.
AFC Bournemouth
The Cherries sit 13th in the Premier League – 4 points clear of the drop zone following their impressive comeback win over Arsenal last time out. Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in their last 5 matches in all competitions and look to be finding form at a crucial stage of the season. Callum Wilson is the focal point up front for the Cherries and his 7 goals in all competitions this season could prove invaluable.
Head to Head
These two teams have only met on 10 previous occasions with West Ham winning the head to head record with 5 wins to Bournemouth’s 2, with another 3 games ending as draws. Their Boxing Day clash was a highly entertaining encounter which ended 3-3 with referee Bobby Madley making the headlines for a catalogue of incorrect decisions on the day.
West Ham United v Bournemouth – Betting Odds and Predictions
If the first meeting between the teams is anything to go by, this could be an open game.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a valuable punt at 10/11 with William Hill.
Marko Arnautovic is in great form for the Hammers and scored 2 goals against Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
Marko Arnautovic to score anytime looks unbelievable value at 15/8 with Unibet.
This could be a fiery encounter between two physical sides, with Premier League safety to fight for.
A red card to be shown in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with Coral.
West Ham are in good form and will fancy their chances of getting the win here.
Backing West Ham to win is a solid bet at Evens with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
West Ham United 2 – 1 Bournemouth – 17/2 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip West Ham United v Bournemouth
Bournemouth won’t roll over here and could make it very difficult for the Hammers but Moyes’s men are in excellent form at the moment. West Ham United to win the match and both teams to score is a great bet at 7/2 with Betfair.