BETTING GUIDE: Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur, match preview, team news and prediction
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This encounter comes at a delicate moment for both sides, with Bournemouth seeking to halt a worrying winless run and Spurs attempting to rediscover momentum
For the second time in quick succession, Bournemouth welcome elite opposition to the Vitality Stadium as Tottenham Hotspur visit the South Coast for a midweek Premier League clash on Wednesday night.
This encounter comes at a delicate moment for both sides, with Bournemouth seeking to halt a worrying winless run and Spurs attempting to rediscover momentum in an increasingly congested mid-table battle.
Bournemouth enter this fixture sitting 15th in the table with 23 points from 20 matches, enduring their longest winless run in a single top-flight season.
Andoni Iraola's side have failed to win any of their last 11 league games, despite showing attacking spirit in a dramatic 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal last time out.
Over their last five league matches, the Cherries have scored 10 goals but conceded 14, highlighting a recurring imbalance between attack and defence.
Encouragingly for the hosts, four of their five league wins this season have come at home, where they remain more competitive despite defensive vulnerabilities.
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth’s recent form has leaned heavily towards high-scoring draws and narrow defeats. They have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five league outings, while both teams have scored in five of their last six matches.
Key attacking threats include Antoine Semenyo, who has nine league goals, Evanilson, and Eli Junior Kroupi, though injuries continue to disrupt Iraola’s rhythm.
Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak remain sidelined, while Semenyo is expected to feature despite ongoing transfer speculation.
Tottenham Hotspur arrive in 13th place with 27 points, just four ahead of Bournemouth, having also struggled for consistency.
Thomas Frank’s men have won only two of their last 11 Premier League matches, although recent draws against Brentford and Sunderland suggest a slight defensive upturn.
Spurs have scored three goals and conceded six across their last five league games.
Notably, their away form remains one of their stronger assets, with only Arsenal collecting more away points this season. Defensively, Spurs are chasing a third consecutive away clean sheet, though their squad remains stretched.
Mohammed Kudus is ruled out with a thigh injury, joining Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr at AFCON, while Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Dominik Solanke and Destiny Udogie are also unavailable.
On the positive side, Xavi Simons returns from suspension and is expected to add creativity behind Richarlison, who leads the line.
The head-to-head history slightly favours Bournemouth in recent meetings.
The Cherries have gone unbeaten in their last three encounters with Spurs and secured a 1-0 victory in North London earlier this season.
Recent meetings have also leaned towards goals, with four of the last six producing at least three.
Key betting pointers:
- Bournemouth have conceded 2+ goals in four of their last five matches
- Seven of Bournemouth’s last 10 league games have gone over 2.5 goals
- Tottenham’s away matches average 2.8 goals per game
- Six of Spurs’ last 10 outings have produced over 2.5 goals
With both sides defensively fragile and carrying attacking quality, this fixture sets up for an open contest.
Bournemouth’s need for points should force them forward, while Tottenham’s away strength and transitional threat make goals likely at both ends.
The most compelling value lies in goals, with chances of both teams finding the net in an entertaining midweek encounter.
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
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