Match Analysis: Bournemouth vs West Ham United – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 3:00 PM UTC
- Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
Game Overview
This Premier League Round 12 match features Bournemouth hosting West Ham United at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth currently rank 9th with 18 points, showing a mid-table form, while West Ham are struggling near the bottom in 18th place with 10 points. Bournemouth have been moderately consistent, whereas West Ham have faced difficulty finding wins this season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Bournemouth have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches and hold a 5-3-3 record for the current season. West Ham have not lost to Bournemouth in their last 8 meetings (4 wins, 4 draws) but haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 consecutive matches, indicating defensive frailties. West Ham's overall Premier League record this season is poor (3 wins, 1 draw, 7 losses) highlighting ongoing struggles.
- West Ham remain unbeaten against Bournemouth in their last 8 encounters (4 wins, 4 draws), which psychologically favors West Ham despite their poor current league form. Bournemouth will seek to overturn this recent disadvantage at home.
- No specific injury data is provided in the search results; thus, current injury status for either side is unknown.
- The venue is Vitality Stadium, giving Bournemouth home advantage. There are no reported weather or pitch issues influencing the game.
- Bournemouth are motivated to secure a strong league standing with a mid-table position in sight. West Ham face pressure to escape the relegation zone, likely increasing their urgency but potentially causing defensive errors.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bournemouth: -162, West Ham United: 390, Draw: 300 | Bournemouth win | β β β β β 72% |
| Spread | Bournemouth (-0.5): -165, West Ham United (+50): 123 | Bournemouth -0.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: -167, Under 2.5: 125 | Over 2.5 goals | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bournemouth -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 -12% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Bournemouth at -5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bournemouth are favored to win due to home advantage, better recent form, and an opportunity to capitalize on West Ham's defensive issues. However, West Ham's unbeaten record at Bournemouth in recent meetings suggests the possibility of a draw remains significant.
Predicted Score: 2-1