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West Ham vs Bournemouth

London Stadium, London18 August 2018 at 15:00
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Match Events

West Ham
Bournemouth
Kick Off
18′Dan Gosling
M. Arnautović

Penalty

33′
Mark Noble40′
Half Time
59′Joshua King
60′
C. Wilson

assist: S. Cook

Angelo Ogbonna65′
66′
S. Cook

assist: R. Fraser

J. HernándezA. Yarmolenko
67′
Jack Wilshere77′
R. SnodgrassC. Sánchez
77′
M. NobleLucas Pérez
77′
78′
D. BrooksS. Francis
Andriy Yarmolenko90′
Pablo Zabaleta90′
90′
J. KingL. Cook
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls10
6Corner Kicks4
0Offsides0
61%Ball Possession39%
6Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
494Total passes321
399Passes accurate246
81%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 6.58 for Bournemouth. 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. West Ham's highest-rated starter is —, while Bournemouth's best-rated player is D. Brooks (6.67).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of West Ham have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Bournemouth's starters account for 1 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by D. Brooks (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bournemouth's 4-man backline averaging 6.48. 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

West Ham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bournemouth's 4 rated 6.67. 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

West Ham start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Bournemouth 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 —% for West Ham and 77% for Bournemouth. 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

West Ham's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Bournemouth. 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 West Ham's starting XI is 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), while Bournemouth average 31.0 (youngest: D. Brooks (28), oldest: A. Smith (34)). 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

West Ham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 25 for Bournemouth. 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.

West Ham4-4-24-4-2Bournemouth
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.5Zabaleta21Ogbonna26Masuaku4Balbuena16Noble11Snodgra.19Wilshere8Anderson7Arnauto.17Hernánd.27Begović11Daniels15Smith3Cook5Aké6Surman4Gosling24Fraser20Brooks13Wilson17King

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

West HamPosition StrengthBournemouth
Avg Rating
6.58
Defender (4 v 4)6.48
0G 0A0G 2A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.67
0G 0A1G 3A
West Ham4-4-2
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
5DefenderP. Zabaleta
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
26DefenderA. Masuaku
4DefenderF. Balbuena
16MidfielderM. Noble
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
19MidfielderJ. Wilshere
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
7ForwardM. Arnautović
17ForwardJ. Hernández
Bournemouth4-4-2
27GoalkeeperA. Begović
11DefenderC. Daniels
15DefenderA. Smith6.52A
3DefenderS. Cook
5DefenderN. Aké
6MidfielderA. Surman
4MidfielderD. Gosling
24MidfielderR. Fraser
20MidfielderD. Brooks6.71G3A
13ForwardC. Wilson
17ForwardJ. King

Match Summary

Bournemouth defeated West Ham 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by M. Arnautović 33′ (pen.), C. Wilson 60′, S. Cook 66′. 8 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 61% possession while Bournemouth held 39%. West Ham had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Bournemouth. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Bournemouth made 2.

Rivalry since 2015

West Ham vs Bournemouth Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
West Ham
7
wins
Drawn
9
Bournemouth
4
wins
Total goals
66 · 3.3/match
Both scored
12/20 · 60%
Over 2.5
10/20 · 50%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

Match Prediction

West Ham

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Bournemouth

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Bournemouth

0%Form100%
0%Attack100%
0%Defence100%
62%Head-to-head38%

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.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

West Ham3wins
7draws10 meetings
Bournemouth0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 48.1%Draw 27.6%Away 27.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.603.40
Max2.103.653.70
Market favourite:West Ham · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market46.8%26.8%26.5%
Public market46.5%27.1%26.4%

West Ham vs Bournemouth — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bournemouth
Result vs. Market: West Ham (48%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

West HamHalf-time:10Bournemouth
11Shots12
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/02/26West Ham0–0Bournemouth2.50/3.70/2.63
22/11/25Bournemouth2–2West Ham1.64/4.18/5.00
05/04/25West Ham2–2Bournemouth3.01/3.51/2.34
16/12/24Bournemouth1–1West Ham1.72/4.09/4.48
01/02/24West Ham1–1Bournemouth2.41/3.72/2.72
12/08/23Bournemouth1–1West Ham2.67/3.36/2.52
23/04/23Bournemouth0–4West Ham2.84/3.23/2.59
24/10/22West Ham2–0Bournemouth1.56/4.04/6.18
01/01/20West Ham4–0Bournemouth1.93/3.85/3.76
28/09/19Bournemouth2–2West Ham2.48/3.54/2.80

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: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026