West Ham United welcome AFC Bournemouth to the London Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a crucial Premier League fixture kicking off at 3:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM SAST. With both clubs aiming to end their winless streaks, this fixture is poised to deliver key moments in their fight for form and table progression.
EPL Today Fixture
🛠️ West Ham United – Team News & Predicted Lineup
Current Standing: Mid-table
Recent Form: Winless in last three Premier League games
Injury Update:
- OUT: Michail Antonio (broken leg), Crysencio Summerville (thigh)
- DOUBTFUL: Mohammed Kudus (minor injury), Jean-Clair Todibo (illness)
- AVAILABLE: Emerson Palmieri (fit again)
Manager: David Moyes
Expected Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting XI:
- GK: Alphonse Areola
- DEF: Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Aaron Cresswell
- MID: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Edson Alvarez, Tomas Soucek, Emerson Palmieri
- ATT MID: Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen
- FW: Niclas Fullkrug
Key Player:
- Jarrod Bowen – West Ham’s leading attacker with eight league goals, a constant threat on the counter.
🍒 Bournemouth – Team News & Predicted Lineup
Current Standing: Lower half of the table
Recent Form: Winless in last five matches
Injury Update:
- OUT: Marcus Tavernier (ankle), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Enes Unal (knee), Ryan Christie (groin)
- DOUBTFUL: Justin Kluivert (muscle), Julian Araujo (thigh)
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Expected Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting XI:
- GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- DEF: Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez
- MID: Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams
- ATT MID: David Brooks, Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo
- FW: Evanilson
Key Player:
- Evanilson – Four goals in his last five games make him a key finisher to watch.
📊 Head-to-Head & Match Insights
- Last 8 Meetings: West Ham unbeaten (W4 D4)
- Last Meeting: 1-1 draw at Vitality Stadium
- Clean Sheets: Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven previous league visits to West Ham
🔍 Tactical Breakdown
West Ham Approach:
- Moyes likely to deploy a back three to shore up defense.
- Bowen and Paqueta will drive attacking transitions.
- Soucek’s aerial dominance may prove vital on set pieces.
Bournemouth Approach:
- Compact midfield with Cook and Adams shielding the back line.
- Full-backs Smith and Kerkez provide width in attack.
- Alex Scott and Semenyo support Evanilson up top.
🔮 Prediction
With both sides struggling for form and injuries thinning their squads, this could be a tightly fought encounter. Expect defensive caution and limited clear chances.
Predicted Score: West Ham United 1-1 Bournemouth
🏟️ Matchday Information
- Fixture: West Ham United vs Bournemouth
- Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
- Kickoff: 3:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM SAST
- Venue: London Stadium
- Broadcast:
- UK: Not broadcast live
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
📊 Post-Match Analysis (To Be Updated)
Final Score: TBC
Scorers: TBC
Player of the Match: TBC
Match Summary:
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A full tactical review and player ratings will be added shortly after the final whistle. Stay tuned!
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