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Bournemouth vs West Brom

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth17 March 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Bournemouth
West Brom
Kick Off
S. FrancisC. Daniels
17′
Adam Smith33′
34′Jake Livermore
Half Time
49′
J. Rodriguez

assist: S. Rondón

A. SmithL. Mousset
57′
C. WilsonJ. Defoe
73′
77′
J. EvansM. Phillips
J. Ibe

assist: C. Daniels

77′
82′
C. BruntS. Field
86′
J. RodriguezH. Robson-Kanu
87′Craig Dawson
J. Stanislas
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
4Shots off Goal1
17Total Shots11
8Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox8
10Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls9
3Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
60%Ball Possession40%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
544Total passes350
441Passes accurate247
81%Passes %71%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bournemouth is 6.69, compared to — for West Brom. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bournemouth's highest-rated starter is L. Cook (6.89), while West Brom's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Bournemouth deploy 4 defenders rated 6.48 on average, against West Brom's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bournemouth field 4 midfielders averaging 6.89, versus West Brom's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bournemouth start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for West Brom averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 81% for Bournemouth and —% for West Brom. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Bournemouth's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for West Brom. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bournemouth's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: L. Cook (28), oldest: A. Smith (34)), while West Brom average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bournemouth's starters average 18 league appearances each, versus 0 for West Brom. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bournemouth4-4-1-13-5-2West Brom
GKDEFMIDFWD
27Begović2Francis15Smith3Cook5Aké4Gosling19Stanisl.33Ibe16Cook13Wilson17King1Foster6Evans3Gibbs2Nyom25Dawson26Hegazi5Yacob11Brunt8Livermo.19Rodrigu.9Rondón

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

Substitutes

Coach: A. Pardew

BournemouthPosition StrengthWest Brom
6.69
Avg Rating
6.48Defender (4 v 3)
0G 2A0G 0A
6.89Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 1A0G 0A
Bournemouth4-4-1-1
27GoalkeeperA. Begović
2DefenderS. Francis
15DefenderA. Smith6.52A
3DefenderS. Cook
5DefenderN. Aké
4MidfielderD. Gosling
19MidfielderJ. Stanislas
33MidfielderJ. Ibe
16MidfielderL. Cook6.91A
13ForwardC. Wilson
17ForwardJ. King
West Brom3-5-2
1GoalkeeperB. Foster
6DefenderJ. Evans
25DefenderC. Dawson
26DefenderAhmed Hegazi
3MidfielderK. Gibbs
2MidfielderA. Nyom
5MidfielderC. Yacob
11MidfielderC. Brunt
8MidfielderJ. Livermore
19ForwardJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardS. Rondón

Match Summary

Bournemouth defeated West Brom 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by J. Rodriguez 49′, J. Ibe 77′, J. Stanislas 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bournemouth had 60% possession while West Brom held 40%. Bournemouth had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for West Brom. Bournemouth made 3 substitutions, West Brom made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Bournemouth vs West Brom Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Bournemouth
4
wins
Drawn
2
West Brom
4
wins
Total goals
30 · 3.0/match
Both scored
7/10 · 70%
Over 2.5
6/10 · 60%

Recent Form

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

West Brom

LDWWDD

Match Prediction

Bournemouth

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Brom

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Bournemouth or draw

100%Form0%
64%Attack36%
52%Defence48%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

Away Record: West Brom

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026