West Ham United VS Bournemouth Match Prediction

There have only been three matches between these teams in recent years and the results have been pretty split, West Ham taking two victories compared to Bournemouth's solitary one.

Last year when the teams played each other in the Premier League, both clubs won away in exciting matches. Bournemouth claimed a thrilling 4-3 victory at Upton Park, while West Ham got their revenge by winning 3-1 in January.

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West Ham United v Bournemouth: Prediction

Goals look to be on the cards in this Premier League clash with neither team particularly strong at the back, while there is a lot of attacking talent available to each of the clubs' managers.

West Ham will want to get off to a winning start in their new home stadium but the Cherries are going to be out to spoil the party, with the pressure of taking the points at London Stadium for the first time likely to have an impact on the Hammers' players. A draw looks the most likely result.

West Ham United v Bournemouth: Betting Tips

West Ham are the favourites for this match and they can be backed at 19/20 to get the points in their first ever league game at London Stadium, but the draw is better value at 14/5 here. Those who believe Bournemouth can spoil the party can support the Cherries at a price of 7/2 to win.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in all of West Ham's last 11 games, as well as 10 of Bournemouth's 11 Premier League matches, and came in when both teams played last weekend too. The price of 5/6 is therefore worth taking on for there to be over 2.5 goals scored, with both teams to score also recommended at odds of 3/4.

Dimitri Payet could be fit enough to start after sitting on the bench for Monday's 2-1 loss at Chelsea, with Andre Ayew's injury ruling him out of action for a substantial period of time. Slaven Bilic will also be without Manuel Lanzini, Aaron Cresswell and Diafra Sakho for this game, so his options are limited in a number of different positions. Angelo Ogbonna could come into the team.

West Ham United likely XI:

Eddie Howe is unlikely to make too many changes despite his team suffering a 3-1 loss to Manchester United last time out, with faith to be retained in the jet-heeled front line that makes up his preferred 4-3-3 formation.

Lewis Cook made his Premier League debut last weekend and will be retained in the team, with Callum Wilson looking for his first goal of the new campaign. Recent signing Marc Wilson is not expected to be fit enough to make his debut for the club here.

Bournemouth likely XI:

The first match in a new stadium is always tricky for a club as there is a lot of change to get used to. Although West Ham have played a Europa League fixture at London Stadium, that is not the same as a league match and how they respond will affect their chances here. Bournemouth are a dangerous team and should pose issues for a Hammers defence that conceded twice last weekend, but a high-scoring draw looks the most likely end result here.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in West Ham\'s last 11 games, as well as in 10 of Bournemouth\'s last 11 matches in the Premier League.