West Ham vs Bournemouth Preview

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As the Premier League season enters its final stretch, West Ham and Bournemouth both find themselves on the outside of the European race, yet far removed from relegation fears.

This weekend’s clash at the London Stadium offers an opportunity for both clubs to steady themselves after disappointing midweek defeats, with pride, positioning, and form heading into the summer all on the line.

West Ham: A Season of Missed Opportunity

What began as a turbulent campaign under Julen Lopetegui has not seen significant improvement under Graham Potter, who continues to struggle for consistency since taking the reins.

The 1-0 loss to Wolves on Wednesday marked a third straight winless outing (D1, L2) for the Hammers and left them lingering in 16th place.

While they enjoy a healthy 14-point cushion above the drop zone, discontent remains among the fans. Performances have lacked cohesion and spark, and Potter will be keen to establish a platform for next season, starting with a fixture that has historically gone in their favour.

West Ham are unbeaten in their last seven league meetings with Bournemouth (W3, D4) and will be looking to extend that run as they return to home soil, hoping to address recent issues in the final third.

Bournemouth: Form Collapsing at the Wrong Time

Not long ago, Bournemouth were eyeing European qualification, but their recent form has seen those hopes rapidly unravel.

Wednesday’s shock 2-1 home loss to bottom-club Ipswich marked a third straight defeat in all competitions, and the Cherries are winless in five league matches (D1, L4) — their worst such run since early 2024.

Defensive lapses and a drop in attacking fluency have seen Andoni Iraola’s side lose momentum, though their away form remains a key strength. Bournemouth have lost just once in their last nine league games on the road (W5, D3) and have already secured a club-record 23 Premier League away points this season.

That resilience on the road gives them hope as they look to halt their slide against a West Ham side also struggling for rhythm.

Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• West Ham are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League meetings with Bournemouth (W3, D4)
• Bournemouth are winless in five league matches (D1, L4) – their worst run since February 2024
• West Ham have gone three games without a win (D1, L2)
• Bournemouth have earned a club-record 23 away points this season
• The Cherries have lost just one of their last nine league away games (W5, D3)

Players to Watch

Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

The Brazilian midfielder has netted 12 Premier League goals for the Hammers, with Bournemouth the only side he has scored more than once against.

While both of those goals came away from home, his creativity and vision will be vital if West Ham are to unlock Bournemouth’s compact defensive setup.

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

Kluivert has enjoyed a stellar campaign on the road, with 14 direct goal contributions in 14 away league appearances (10 goals, 4 assists).

His pace and movement between the lines make him a constant threat, particularly against a West Ham defence that has shown vulnerability in recent weeks.

Prediction: Stalemate Likely Between Two Out-of-Form Sides

Both sides come into this fixture short on confidence and lacking consistency, though Bournemouth’s superior away record may give them the edge in terms of initiative.

That said, West Ham’s historical dominance in the fixture and home advantage could help them avoid defeat.

Expect a tightly contested affair with limited chances, as both sides look to halt poor runs without taking too many risks.

Predicted Score: West Ham 1-1 Bournemouth

A point each, with neither side doing enough to significantly improve their standings but both stopping the rot after a difficult few weeks.

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