{"id":1708,"date":"2026-02-18T17:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1708"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:08:55","slug":"west-ham-united-vs-afc-bournemouth-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/west-ham-united-vs-afc-bournemouth-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham vs Bournemouth predictions: Odds, picks & stats – EPL game preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

West Ham host Bournemouth looking to continue their push away from the Premier League<\/a> drop zone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hammers may be three-points from safety but Nuno Espirito Santo’s have won three of their past five league games and only late goals denied them two more against Manchester United and Chelsea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bournemouth, meanwhile, have found some form to push themselves into the top-half of the table and closer to the European places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent meetings between these sides have been tightly contested, and another close encounter is on the cards as both teams look to change their fortunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on 2025-26 Premier League stats and recent head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in “Both Teams to Score” given the attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides this campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacked as nine of the last 15 meetings saw goals for both; both defenses conceding regularly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AFC Bournemouth to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n+188 @ Bet365<\/a>
(34.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBournemouth have scored 34% more goals this season; West Ham in poor form and 18th in the table.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n+270 @ Bet365<\/a>
(27.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEight draws in last 15 H2H; closely matched attacks and suspect defenses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Both Teams to Score, add Bournemouth to win for parlay potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2025-26 Premier League Standings show a stark contrast in these teams’ campaigns. Bournemouth are enjoying a midtable surge, sitting ninth with 37 points from 26 games, largely powered by their attacking output and resilience in close contests. West Ham, by contrast, find themselves in 18th place, with only six of their 26 matches. But half of those have come in their last five matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outcome of this match could have major implications \u2014 a win for Bournemouth strengthens their top-half ambitions, while West Ham need points urgently to avoid deepening their relegation worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AFC Bournemouth<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Ham United<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n-17<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n