The Daily Star Ireland
Bournemouth has made a solid start to the season, currently sitting in 8th place in the Premier League, just 3 points behind the top four. Their impressive style of play has raised hopes for a potential European qualification. After a brief setback with two losses to Brentford and Brighton, the team bounced back with victories over Wolverhampton, Tottenham, and Ipswich. They remain determined to compete for a spot in Europe.
On the other hand, West Ham has struggled to live up to expectations. Currently in 14th place, six points behind Bournemouth, the London club has shown inconsistency, losing four of their last eight matches. Despite recent defeats to Arsenal and Leicester, West Ham showed some resilience with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton.
Bournemouth will be without defenders Senesi and Araujo, midfielder Scott, and winger Sinisterra due to injury. However, key players like Ouattara, who scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in the Premier League, and forwards Semenyo, Kluivert, and Evanilson will play a crucial role in the attack. West Ham, meanwhile, will have a full squad available, with midfielder Soucek and winger Bowen being key contributors this season. Fullkrug, the German striker, recently returned from injury and scored against Leicester, although he was on the bench in their most recent match.
Prediction
Bournemouth has enjoyed a strong home record, winning 13 of their last 18 matches in all competitions. In contrast, West Ham’s recent form has been mixed, with three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last ten games.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2 – 1 West Ham
