Prediction for match West Ham — Bournemouth

Match Analysis: West Ham vs Bournemouth

West Ham and Bournemouth will face off on February 21st in the English Premier League. According to the 1X2 odds, West Ham's win is priced at 2.49, Bournemouth's at 2.86, and a draw at 3.80. The implied probabilities are: West Ham - 39.59%, draw - 25.94%, Bournemouth - 34.47%. These figures suggest that there is no clear favorite, with both teams appearing evenly matched, while the odds for a draw are noticeably lower than for a win by either side. This reflects the balance of power in the league standings, where both teams show similar performance in terms of scoring and defense. The betting line also offers options on total goals, both teams to score, and individual performances, providing a wide range of betting choices.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, West Ham secured two victories and one draw: February 14th - Burton Albion vs West Ham 0-1, February 10th - West Ham vs Manchester United 1-1, February 7th - Burnley vs West Ham 0-2. Bournemouth, in the same period, won twice and drew once: February 10th - Everton vs Bournemouth 1-2, February 7th - Bournemouth vs Aston Villa 1-1, January 31st - Wolverhampton vs Bournemouth 0-2. Over the last five matches, West Ham's average stats are: possession - 44.2%, yellow cards - 1, fouls - 11, offsides - 1.6. For Bournemouth over five games: possession - 43%, yellow cards - 2.2, fouls - 9.2, offsides - 1.2. In their last head-to-head encounter on November 22, 2025, Bournemouth and West Ham played to a 2-2 draw. This confirms that the teams often play high-scoring games and are evenly matched during matches.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams have shown identical scoring capabilities: an average total of 2.8 goals per game, with each scoring 1.8 and conceding 1. Regarding over 2.5 goals: West Ham has 2 out of 5 matches over, and Bournemouth also has 2 out of 5 over. In terms of halves, West Ham has 3 out of 5 games with two or more goals in the first half, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Bournemouth has only 1 out of 5 in the first half over 1.5, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. The most frequent goal interval for West Ham is 46-60 minutes (29%), while for Bournemouth it's 31-45 (33%) and 76-90 (33%). For goals conceded: West Ham most often concedes in the first 15 minutes (33%), Bournemouth towards the end of the first half (31-45 minutes, 38%). All this suggests that both teams are capable of scoring and conceding, but they don't often have extremely high-scoring games. However, their average goal stats and the frequency of over totals support a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.52. This choice is backed by their average scoring rate and the fact that both teams regularly score and concede, with their head-to-head matches often being high-scoring.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

West Ham averages 5 corners per match, Bournemouth 5.6, totaling 10.6. Regarding over 9.5 corners: West Ham has 2 out of 5 over, Bournemouth 4 out of 5 over. Among corner markets, there's a bet on over 9.5 corners at 1.51, and under 9.5 at 2.39. In terms of corner outcomes, West Ham is at 2.05, Bournemouth at 2.10. Considering the average values and Bournemouth's frequency of overs, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Matches involving these teams often see 10 or more corners, as confirmed by their recent results. Meanwhile, West Ham and Bournemouth don't stand out for a high number of offsides (1.6 and 1.2 respectively), indicating a balanced attacking play without excessive risk. Overall, we can expect both teams to be active in terms of corners and to fight until the final whistle.