ENGLISH PREMIER BETTING PREVIEW - WEST HAM UNITED VS BOURNEMOUTH

English Premier

2026-02-21 - West Ham United vs Bournemouth

A Sports Betting Preview by Auls

West Ham United v Bournemouth
Football: English Premier League
Saturday 21st February 2026 - Kick Off 5:30pm
This game is live on TV

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West Ham United

They may have needed Extra Time to finally get past Burton Albion in the FA Cup Fourth Round, but progression has maintained positive momentum for West Ham United. It all began with another Extra Time win in the Third Round last month and the players have taken the confidence into the recent Premier League fixtures and Nuno Espirito Santo's team are going to be confident they can drag themselves out of the bottom three.

A very late goal meant West Ham United were not able to hold onto win against Manchester United, but it is another point on the board for the team in 18th place in the Premier League table. That leaves The Hammers 3 points behind Nottingham Forest and with another home game giving them a chance to erase that gap completely for twenty-four hours at the very least. They do have a disappointing 3-2-8 record at the London Stadium, but West Ham United have picked up some big results here in recent weeks.

West Ham United have lost 1 of the last 7 games played in all competitions and they have picked up 10 points from a possible 15 in the Premier League during that run. The side have lost 1 of the last 5 at the London Stadium in all competitions and have beaten Sunderland and drawn with Manchester United in the last couple of Premier League games here.

Jean-Clair Todibo is available after a suspension, but Freddie Potts begins one of his own. Pablo has a knock and is considered a doubt.

Bournemouth

There are a couple of clubs who look to be 'sleepwalking' into a relegation scrap in the top flight, but Andoni Iraola has guided Bournemouth to some big results over the last month to ease concerns that this could be one of those clubs. In a tight, inconsistent Division, a positive run has just reignited hopes that Bournemouth could potentially end this season with European Football being secured for the next campaign.

The Cherries have pushed their way back up into 9th place in the Premier League table and they are 5 points behind Liverpool in the top six. They will be looking to improve the 3-5-5 away record in the Premier League where Bournemouth have scored 23 goals, but conceded 31.

Bournemouth are unbeaten in 7 games in all competitions in normal time, but did suffer a Penalty Shoot Out defeat at Newcastle United in the FA Cup Third Round during that run. It is important to note that Bournemouth have earned 14 points from the last 18 available in the Premier League to pull clear of the relegation battle and move back into European contention. Bournemouth are unbeaten in 4 away Premier League games and have earned back to back wins at Wolves and Everton.

Marcus Tavernier is hoping to return next week and Ben Gannon-Doak could follow soon after to bolster the squad.

Head to Head

West Ham United led 0-2 at the Vitality Stadium in November, but Bournemouth fought back for a 2-2 draw in the second half.

That result means the last 5 Premier League games between these clubs have all ended in draws.

West Ham United are unbeaten in 5 at home against Bournemouth and they have won 3 of those fixtures.

Prediction

The Saturday late afternoon kick off comes from the London Stadium and it would be something of a surprise if this is not a fixture that provides goals for the neutrals to enjoy.

Both West Ham United and Bournemouth have been creating chances going forward, but there remains a real vulnerability about the teams when teams have gotten forward against them.

There is a real confidence in both camps, which should aid this being a decent spectacle, and the showery conditions should not be a massive factor to affect what West Ham United and Bournemouth want to do.

Games between the teams have been very competitive in recent seasons and there has been little between them as 5 straight Premier League draws may suggest. A point apiece may not be the most appealing result for either team, which should mean an attacking game continues throughout much of the ninety minutes and it is a tough fixture to call.

Bournemouth have been particularly weak defensively away from home, which is perhaps why West Ham United have been set as the favourite.

However, the attacking qualities that the visiting team bring into this fixture have to be respected and it is no surprise that Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score markets are incredibly short prices.

Instead it may pay to back Crysencio Summerville to continue his hot form as one of the leading threats for the home team.

He came on and scored the winning goal at Burton Albion last week in the FA Cup Fourth Round, but had also scored in four straight Premier League games before the 1-1 draw with Manchester United. The winger is a key part of what Nuno Espirito Santo wants from his team on the counter attack and Summerville is an appealing price to have a Shot on Target (2.20) or having either a goal or assist to his name (2.30).

However, it has been the case that Crysencio Summerville has been at the end of the counter attacks that begin through Jarrod Bowen and end up on his side of the pitch. The confidence remains high with the FA Cup Fourth Round goal and he should have a couple of chances to keep the scoring form going in a match where goals are expected.

Backing him at Bet365 means the bet remains in play even if Summerville is Subbed Off with his replacement taking over until the end of the match.

The Pick :

West Ham United 2-2 Bournemouth

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

I'll back Crysencio Summerville to Score (Sub Play On) at 3.50 with Bet365