West Ham host Bournemouth in a crucial clash, with the Hammers fighting to escape the drop zone and the in-form Cherries pushing to climb higher up the table.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Olympic Stadium, London |
| Date: | 21.02.2026 |
| Time: | 17:30 GMT |
West Ham vs Bournemouth Form and Head to Head
The Irons come into this fixture on the back of a close 1-0 extra-time win against Burton in the FA Cup. Moreover, their league form offers a glimmer of hope. Despite their overall league position, West Ham's recent Premier League performances have seen them rank 5th in the form table over the last six matches. This suggests an upturn in fortunes, even if overall results have been mixed, including a 1-1 home draw against Manchester United and a 3-2 away loss to Chelsea.
One encouraging statistic for the home side is that they have scored at least two goals in their last three matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, arrive in East London brimming with confidence after securing a 2-1 away victory against Everton in their last Premier League outing. The Cherries boast an impressive recent record, being undefeated in their last six Premier League matches, a run that sees them placed 2nd in the league's form table.
History heavily favours the home side in this fixture. The last meeting between these two teams, in November 2025, ended in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. This result extended West Ham's impressive streak against the Cherries, as they are undefeated in their last nine matches against them in all competitions.
The visitors will need to overcome this psychological hurdle, having not secured a victory at the London Stadium since August 2018.
Who is the Betting Favourite in West Ham vs Bournemouth?
Bournemouth are marginal favourites to beat West Ham at the London Stadium, with the latest odds implying roughly a 38% chance of an away win. West Ham are given around 37% chance of collecting all three points in this tight Premier League encounter.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 33/20 | AK Bets |
| Bournemouth | 13/8 | BetVictor |
| Draw | 11/4 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 3PM Saturday, 21st Febraury.
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West Ham vs Bournemouth Team News
West Ham face a couple of notable absences for this clash. Veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is sidelined due with an injury, while Freddie Potts is suspended following his extra-time sending off in the recent FA Cup fixture. Additionally, Pablo has suffered a calf problem and is expected to be out until April, which could impact the team's creative options in midfield.
Bournemouth also have their share of injury concerns, with Maxwell Akinmboni, Ben Gannon-Doak, Julian Soler, and Marcus Tavernier all ruled out due to injury. However, Junior Kroupi, a key attacking talent, could make a return to the starting XI after being integrated back into the squad.
West Ham vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Diouf, Disasi, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek, Fernandes; Summerville, Pablo, Bowen; Castellanos
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jiménez; Tóth, Scott; Adli, Kroupi, Rayan; Evanilson
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
West Ham vs Bournemouth Match Prediction
West Ham may still be looking over their shoulder in the table, but recent performances suggest they are finding their rhythm. They also boast a strong head-to-head record against Bournemouth, which gives them added confidence. The Hammers’ threat on the counter and from long-range efforts could trouble a Bournemouth side that has struggled to deal with quick transitions and set pieces.
The Cherries carry attacking quality and resilience, but their defensive gaps, especially against pace and clever movement, remain a concern. With home advantage and improving form, West Ham look capable of edging what could be an open contest.
Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Bournemouth
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Crysencio Summerville has managed Anytime Goalscorer in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 3/1 at Betway while publishing.
Jarrod Bowen has managed Passes in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 2/5 at 10bet while publishing.
Mateus Fernandes has exceeded 2.5 Tackles in 5 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at William Hill while publishing.
Taty Castellanos has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of Evens at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Alex Jimenez has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 3 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of Evens at Star Sports while publishing.
West Ham vs Bournemouth Bet Builder Tip
Our West Ham vs Bournemouth Bet Builder Tip includes:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- J. Bowen Over 1.5 - Shots On Target
- A. Truffert Over 2.5 - Tackles
Best odds of 11/1 at SpreadEx at the time of publishing.
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