West Ham United - Bournemouth Football prediction

West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth meet at Olympic Stadium in a match for the second round of the Premier League. The history of direct clashes between these two teams in the last 3 years indicates total balance as there have been 2 draws and 2 wins for each team in the last 6 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 01-20-2018, ended with a 1-1 draw. At this meeting the home factor could play an important role, as the AFC Bournemouth presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of West Ham United

The home side are in their second matchday after a (4-0) defeat in their league debut against Liverpool. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it has 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games of all competitions, West Ham United won 4, drew 4 and lost 2. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been scheduled regularly, as it has achieved in 8 of the last 10 games.

West Ham go into this unmotivated game after a 4-0 reverse away from Liverpool. The home team should play a 4-3-3 tactical system to try to take advantage of the kicks. In any case, it is expected that West Ham will adopt a more defensive posture, with the aim of not granting spaces to its adversary. The West Ham coach will not be able to count on Reid, Lanzini and Andy Carroll for being injured.

AFC Bournemouth review

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a win in their league debut against Cardiff City (2-0). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with a total of 19 goals scored and 31 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium, with a total of 27 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the last 10 games as a visitor AFC Bournemouth won 3, drew 3 and lost 4. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but their attack has regularly scored who scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Bournemouth enter into this motivated performance after a 2-0 home win at Cardiff: Fraser and Wilson have stamped their winning streak. Contrary to the "enemy" of this day, the outfit will have to play on a tactical system in 4-4-2, in order to try to take advantage of the kickbacks. In any case, it is expected that Bournemouth will adopt a more defensive posture, with the aim of not granting spaces to its adversary. The coach of Bournemouth should have all the players available for this match.