West Ham United are unbeaten in seven meetings with Bournemouth, including dumping them out of the Carabao Cup a mere 110 days ago, although the Hammers have won only one of six visits to Dean Court since 2016, this a thumping 4-0 victory in April 2023.
Bournemouth vs West Ham United Preview
Will Bournemouth's remarkable season continue? Last Sunday, the Cherries fought back from a goal down to dramatically beat Ipswich 2-1 at Portman Road, with Enes Ünal equalising in the 87th minute before, right at the end of injury time, Dango Ouattara snatched victory in Suffolk. That made it three successive victories for Andoni Iraola's team, following wins over Wolves and Spurs, which has catapulted them up to eighth, dreaming of featuring in UEFA competition for the very first time. So now, can Bournemouth win four successive Premier League matches for the first time since Boxing Day last year?
West Ham United meantime were in action a week ago, claiming a vital victory when fellow-strugglers Wolves visited the London Stadium, taking the lead through Tomáš Souček's looping free-header shortly after half time, before Jarrod Bowen's sublime, solo-strike snatched victory mere moments after the visitors had struck back.
It's no exaggeration to say that this win kept Julen Lopetegui in a job, with pressure starting to mount following heavy defeats at the hands of Arsenal and Leicester, while the Irons continue to languish down in 14th, albeit now nine points clear of the danger zone. The Hammers have now won three successive Premier League matches played on a Monday, including that shock 2-0 victory at Newcastle last month, so will those making the short journey from East London down to Dorset this Monday be returning home happy?
Bournemouth vs West Ham United Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 20.
- Bournemouth Wins: 4. Draws: 7. West Ham United Wins: 9.
Bournemouth Team News
Julián Araujo, Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott and Luis Sinisterra remain sidelined, but Tyler Adams is likely to be restored to midfield, deemed not fit enough to start twice in four days last weekend. At the back, Marcos Senesi is also injured, but 19 year old Dean Huijsen has proved to be a more than capable deputy, scoring the winner and putting in a man of the match display during their most-recent home game against Spurs. Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert would sit out Sunday's trip to Old Trafford if booked.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Ouattara, Semenyo, Kluivert; Evanilson.
Bournemouth Player to Watch vs West Ham United
At Molineux a fortnight ago, Justin Kluivert became the first player to score a hat-trick of penalties in an English top-flight match since 1957, and just the fourth overall. The Dutchman appears to be collecting niché stats; he's one of only three men, Florin Răducioiu and Stevan Jovetić the others, to score in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
West Ham United Team News
Left-back Emerson is suspended, having collected his fifth yellow card of the season last Monday, with Aaron Cresswell the most-natural deputy, although Vladimír Coufal could fill-in on the wrong side. Alongside, Konstantinos Mavropanos is set to start a third successive match, chosen over Jean-Clair Todibo, while Lucas Paquetá was also left on the bench against both Leicester and Wolves, but will the Brazilian return? Michail Antonio will be sidelined for a long time, following an horrific car accident last weekend, with Jarrod Bowen likely to lead the line again, chosen over Niclas Füllkrug and Danny Ings. Guido Rodríguez, Paquetá, Tomáš Souček and Carlos Soler are all in danger of missing Saturday's meeting with Brighton, one yellow card away from suspension
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1): Fabiański; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Cresswell; Álvarez, Souček, Kudus, Soler, Summerville; Bowen.
West Ham United Players to Watch vs Bournemouth
Jarrod Bowen bagged his fifth of the season a week ago, while he's previously netted twice against Bournemouth, including the only goal of August's EFL Cup tie.
Bournemouth vs West Ham United Prediction
We cannot see beyond a Bournemouth victory on Monday night. West Ham have been generally underwhelming this season, while the Cherries continue to impress, so we make the home side overwhelming favourites to collect all three points at Dean Court: Bournemouth 2-0 West Ham United.
Bournemouth vs West Ham United FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Bournemouth vs West Ham United Premier League game on TV channel?
Bournemouth vs West Ham United Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Sky Ultra HD
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What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs West Ham United in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs West Ham United takes place on Monday 16 December 2024, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).