West Ham United is looking to finally end their winless streak when they go against a struggling AFC Bournemouth. These two teams are from different results coming into this game, but both are unbeaten before this match. West Ham is from a 2-2 draw against Sheffield United, which at least gave them a point, making them stay at the sixth. However, West Ham remains to be winless in their last four matches, which is why they are eager to finally win here. Meanwhile, Bournemouth is at the 13th of the league table with 25 points. Fortunately for Bournemouth, they were able to have a 5-0 win against Swansea City in the FA Cup. The meeting between these two teams is on February 2, 2024, at 3:30 AM (GMT+8).
West Ham United
West Ham aimed to secure their first victory of 2024 at Bramall Lane after a FA Cup exit against Bristol City. However, they were unable to secure a win due to two second-half penalties. James Ward-Prowse scored the game-winning spot kick, but Oli McBurnie also converted from 12 yards in stoppage time. Both teams were down by the final whistle, but West Ham maintained their sixth-placed position in the Premier League table, three points ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion. The side, decimated by injuries and international call-ups, now has a respectable home record to protect and extend, having gone nine games unbeaten at the London Stadium. Each of the Hammers’ last three Premier League home matches has seen them keep a clean sheet. However, not since the 2009-10 season when they recorded four successive home shutouts in the top flight.
Vladimir Coufal will miss Thursday’s game due to injury-time sending-offs against Sheffield United. Said Benrahama is still serving a ban from a FA Cup loss. Nayef Aguerd is expected to return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips could make his full debut for the Hammers.
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth secured their biggest win of the season by defeating Swansea City 5-0 in their FA Cup fourth-round match. Now, the team is aiming for a top-half finish in the Premier League, having managed six wins and one draw in the seven games prior. With 25 points from 20 matches, Bournemouth has won all but one of their last six away matches, with a 3-1 loss at Tottenham on New Year’s Eve. Bournemouth’s eighth win from their last 11 games in all tournaments came in a FA Cup tie against Swansea City. The team took a leaf from Liverpool’s attacking playbook, with Lloyd Kelly, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, David Brooks, and Dominic Solanke scoring goals. Iraola’s men have triumphed in four successive Premier League away matches. However, none of their last five games against West Ham have ended in victory, except for a 1-1 draw in August.
Bournemouth’s FA Cup performance against Swansea was impacted by defender James Hill’s injury, adding to their full-back crisis. Max Aarons and Ryan Fredericks are also ruled out due to thigh and calf issues respectively. Adam Smith will be in the squad, while Tyler Adams and Darren Randolph will not travel.
Prediction:
West Ham United (3.0)
Odds: -0.91
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