West Ham vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips (28 August)

9th in the Premier League last year, West Ham were unfortunately too close to win a European folding seat. The London team made real efforts during the off-season to strengthen the squad and continue its progress. Unfortunately, the Hammers disappointed on the first day of the championship by losing at home to Aston Villa 1-2. They really launched their season last weekend with a 0-2 victory against Crystal Palace. Deprived of the European Cup in this 2024/2025 financial year, West Ham can focus on its journeys in the Premier League and in the national cups.

Back in the elite in 2022, Bournemouth managed to secure a place in the middle of the table during the previous two years. 12th in the Premier League last year with 22 points ahead of the red zone, the Cherries did not tremble and hope to do the same this season. During the first two days, they failed to win but did not lose. Indeed, Bournemouth shared the points with Nottingham Forest 1-1 and Newcastle last weekend 1-1.

This summer, West Ham confirmed the important departures of Kehrer (Monaco), Johnson (Ipswich), Ogbonna (without a club), Downes (Southampton) and Benrahma (Lyon). In addition, midfielder Phillips (Man City) was not retained after his loan. In the opposite direction, defenders Kilman (Wolverhampton), Todibo (Nice) and Wan-Bissaka (Man United) arrived as did midfielder Rodriguez (Betis Sevilla), wingers Summerville (Leeds) and Luis Guilherme (Palmeiras) and solid striker Füllkrug (Dortmund). Like last weekend, the coach can count on his entire squad this week. The essentials Bowen, Paqueta and Kudus are available, as is the German international Füllkrug. The latter started on the bench during the first two days of the championship. A major offensive asset for Bournemouth in recent seasons, striker Solanke (19 goals in the PL last year) signed for Tottenham during the off-season. This departure obviously leaves a big void that will be difficult to fill.

We can also mention the departure of defender Kelly (Newcastle) and the loan of little-used winger Faivre (Brest). On the other hand, the club has strengthened with the arrivals of goalkeeper Paulsen (Wellington), defenders Huijsen (Juventus) and Araujo (Barcelona) as well as attackers Evanilson (Porto), Unal (Getafe), Sinisterra (Leeds) and Jebbison (Sheffield United). For this meeting, midfielders Brooks and Adams are injured. This is also the case for striker Unal. wingers Tavernier and Semenyo have already scored this season in the Premier League. Star signing Evanilson failed to find the net in his first match for the Cherries last weekend.