Match Date: 3rd August 2025
Kick-Off Time: 20:00 (GMT)
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Competition: English Premier League
Broadcast: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Peacock (US)
Bournemouth vs West Ham – What to Expect Today
The 2025/26 Premier League season begins in dramatic fashion as West Ham United travel to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium to play a promised high-intensity and tactical contest. Both sides will want to begin the season on a positive note, and the match this evening will be instrumental in determining the tone for their seasons.
Head-to-Head Stats (H2H Stats)
- Total meetings: 18
- Bournemouth wins: 5
- West Ham wins: 6
- Draws: 7
- Last meeting: West Ham 3-1 Bournemouth (Premier League, April 2025)
Recent form (Last 5 matches across all competitions):
- Bournemouth: D-W-L-W-W
- West Ham: W-W-L-D-W
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Tactical Battle
Bournemouth, with head coach Andoni Iraola, are also committed to pressing football and quick attacking transitions. With Lewis Cook in the midfield and the pace of Jaidon Anthony out wide, they're lethal on the counter.
West Ham, boosted by a European surge last season, now look to capitalize on new recruits and use Jarrod Bowen's and Lucas Paquetá's creativity. Manager Julen Lopetegui will look for midfield dominance and wise utilization of the wide areas.
✅ Probable Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Neto (GK); Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Tavernier, Billing, Anthony; Solanke
West Ham (4-3-3):
Areola (GK); Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Paquetá; Bowen, Antonio, Kudus
Match Prediction
West Ham come with more quality and momentum across the pitch, especially in the middle of the pitch. Bournemouth, however, are a stubborn nut at home.
Prediction:
Bournemouth 1-2 West Ham
⚽ First goalscorer: Jarrod Bowen
Man of the Match: Lucas Paquetá
Odds & Betting Tips (via Bet365)
- Match Winner:
- Bournemouth: 2.85
- Draw: 3.25
- West Ham: 2.35
- Both Teams to Score: Yes @ 1.75
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1.95
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Where to Watch
Live watch Bournemouth vs West Ham on:
- Sky Sports Premier League
- Peacock (US)
- DAZN (Canada)
- SuperSport (Africa)
Final Thoughts
And as the Premier League returns to business, all eyes will be on the South Coast. Will West Ham pull off a shock? Or will Bournemouth show their class from the off?
Catch post-match discussion and player ratings after the final whistle.
- Bournemouth vs West Ham H2H Stats
- Premier League Table Standings
- West Ham United Official Website
- AFC Bournemouth Official Site
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