In the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth, both teams find themselves in precarious positions. West Ham currently sits 16th in the league, having scored only once in their last three matches, while Bournemouth is even lower at 18th, having lost their last three games . The pressure to secure points is palpable for both sides as they seek to avoid relegation.
West Ham United were defeated on the road in their last game. Wolverhampton Wanderers won 1-0 at Molineux Stadium. The East London side enjoyed 59% possession and had one shot on target.
Bournemouth have been defeated in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Vitality Stadium, they were turned over 2-1 by Ipswich Town. The Cherries had seven shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, with Evanilson on the scoresheet.
Once regarded as a prospective contender for Europe, Bournemouth have in the past few weeks drifted more towards the bottom half. They’ve also been eliminated from the FA Cup, further denting their European football hopes.
West Ham aren’t at a better place either, though sitting 14 points ahead of the bottom three is somewhat comforting. With eight matches to play, things could change for the worst and Graham Potter will surely be calling for caution. A good run over Bournemouth in recent meetings will be a source of inspiration to the Hammers.
West Ham United possible starting lineup: Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soucek, Scarles; Paqueta, Bowen; Fullkrug
Bournemouth possible starting lineup: Arrizabalaga; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Scott, Semenyo; Evanilson
The predicted lineup for West Ham suggests a formation of 3-4-2-1, featuring players such as Areola and Bowen. Notably, Mohammed Kudus's participation remains uncertain due to injury . In contrast, Bournemouth is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation but will be missing key players like Kluivert and Sinisterra due to injuries . Historically, West Ham has dominated this fixture with seven consecutive wins against Bournemouth.
For viewers wishing to follow the match live, it will be available on platforms such as Talksport 2 Radio in the UK and Peacock Premium in the US. However, no explicitly free streaming options have been identified . As both teams struggle for form and fitness ahead of this critical encounter, fans can anticipate a highly competitive match that may ultimately influence their standing in the league.
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