{"id":1433629,"date":"2026-02-18T17:23:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1433629"},"modified":"2026-02-19T23:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:45:50","slug":"match-preview-west-ham-vs-bournemouth-21-02-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-west-ham-vs-bournemouth-21-02-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham vs Bournemouth: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bournemouth <\/a>are ticking along in mid-table but face a tough test this weekend against an in-form West Ham<\/a> side that are looking to haul themselves out of the Premier League<\/a> relegation zone. This game kicks off at 17:30 GMT on Saturday at the London Stadium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy I’m Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/4 @ Sky Bet<\/a>
(40%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe market expects goals, but both sides are underperforming their xG (Bournemouth +5.38, West Ham +3.92). Five of the last six head-to-heads have gone under. The 6\/4 implies 40% \u2014 I make it closer to 45% given West Ham’s lack of attacking spark.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alex Scott to be Carded<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(40%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBournemouth average 2.42 cards per game and Scott’s in the thick of it \u2014 26 appearances, plenty of tackles. West Ham’s midfield isn’t shy either. At 6\/4, the implied probability is 40%, but given the card averages, I reckon it’s nearer 50%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

West Ham vs Bournemouth odds<\/h2>\n\n\n