Overview
West Ham have not won a match since March 2025, with 2 losses to Wolves and Newcastle, interspersed with a draw with Everton. The Hammers have lost three of their last three home games, and have failed to score in all three.
Injuries to Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville and Mohammed Kudus have had a big impact on West Ham's attack. Bowen's efforts were not enough to shoulder the London team's scoring responsibility.
However, their opponent Bournemouth is even worse. After a period of sublimation in early 2025, Bournemouth are on a 5-match streak of consecutive winless matches in the Premier League, including 4 losses.
In particular, in the recent period, they have not had to face any team that is too strong, but have conceded 9 goals. The Cherries' attack shows signs of decline as Justin Kluivert and Sinisterra are injured.
Head-to-head history is leaning towards the home side as West Ham are unbeaten in their last 7 matches against Bournemouth (3 wins and 4 draws). However, while West Ham played poorly at home, Bournemouth played well away.
This season, The Cherries have earned 23 away points, the most in the league. In addition, Bournemouth have scored 30 goals away from home, accounting for more than 60% of their total goals in the Premier League this season. It is likely that this match will be balanced and there will not be many goals scored.
Personnel situation
Mohamed Kudus of West Ham was absent in midweek, amid rumors of moving to Saudi Arabia. However, there are speculations about Kudus being injured, so his ability to play is still unclear.
Meanwhile, Niclas Fullkrug has returned from injury at Molineux, but Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville are still absent.
On the other side of the front line, Justin Kluivert has sat out the match against Ipswich and the possibility of playing is still open. Marcus Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra and Eres Unal will be absent again due to injury.
Expected lineup:
West Ham: Areola, Cresswell, Mavropanos, Kilman, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Bowen, Ferguson.
Bournemouth: Kepa, Kerkez, Huijsen, Smith, Zabaryni, Cook, Scott, Christie, Ouattara, Semenyo, Evanilson.
The match between West Ham and Bournemouth takes place at 9:00 p.m. on April 5 (Vietnam time).
