As the Premier League season heads into its final stretch, West Ham United hosts Bournemouth in a clash of two teams whose recent form charts are strikingly similar, but with very different trajectories and expectations.
Sitting 16th in the table, West Ham are still struggling to find consistency under Graham Potter. While the Hammers have shown flashes of improvement, their lack of attacking output has made progress feel minimal. Despite a brief spark in Potter’s debut, goals have been hard to come by, with the team failing to score in five of his ten matches in charge. The hosts remain just above the relegation zone and in desperate need of momentum.
Bournemouth, currently 10th, have seen their European hopes fade in recent weeks. Once within touching distance of the Champions League spots, a five-match winless run has stalled their charge. However, they still remain a dynamic attacking side, having scored freely but struggled to keep opponents out. The Cherries have managed just one clean sheet in their last ten outings, a vulnerability they’ll need to address heading into London.
With both teams desperate for points, West Ham to avoid being dragged into a relegation scrap, and Bournemouth to re-enter the European conversation, this matchup promises intensity, if not a high-scoring affair.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 6, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Broadcast: Live on Peacock Premium
Team News
West Ham United
- Out: Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville (hamstring)
- Questionable: Mohammed Kudus (undisclosed)
Bournemouth
- Out: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Enes Unal (knee), Marcus Tavernier (ankle)
- Questionable: Julian Araujo (thigh), Justin Kluivert (undisclosed)
Prediction
Bournemouth’s high pressing style may expose West Ham’s defensive fragility, especially if the Hammers continue to struggle in possession. Expect a tightly contested match, with the visitors having the edge.
Predicted Score: West Ham 0-1 Bournemouth
