Bournemouth take on the visitors West Ham in the round 16 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Monday, December 16th at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).
Bournemouth are delivering impressive football. The "Cherries" made their name under Eddie Howe before briefly dropping to the Championship. They returned to the Premier League in 2022 with Scott Parker at the helm and then solidified their status under Gary O’Neil. However, O’Neil was dismissed, and the club appointed Andoni Iraola. The decision proved wise, as Iraola guided the team to an impressive 12th-place finish last season. This campaign has seen further progress, even after the summer sale of Dominic Solanke to Tottenham. Bournemouth has not only avoided a slump but also recorded eye-catching victories over Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs themselves. Most recently, they handled Ipswich Town with ease, further demonstrating their strength.
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West Ham are known for their ambition, frequently hiring high-profile managers and investing heavily in players. David Moyes initially joined as a stop-gap after Manuel Pellegrini’s failure but ended up bringing stability, highlighted by their UEFA Conference League triumph and a solid 9th-place Premier League finish last season, even after selling Declan Rice. Despite this success, the club parted ways with Moyes over the summer to bring in Julen Lopetegui. Backed by over £100 million in signings, West Ham entered the new season with high expectations. However, their form has been underwhelming, with few victories and a humiliating 1-5 loss to Liverpool in the EFL Cup. Talks of Lopetegui's dismissal intensified after a 1-3 defeat to Leicester City, a direct relegation rival. Fortunately, they bounced back in their last match with a vital win over Wolves.
West Ham is unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Bournemouth, securing four wins and three draws. This includes a narrow 1-0 victory in the EFL Cup back in August. The "Cherries" are the stronger side and will benefit from home advantage. We recommend betting on a home win for Bournemouth against the relegation-threatened Hammers.
Prediction for the match: Bournemouth to win.
