Round 27 - Premier League
West Ham United VS AFC Bournemouth
London Stadium
21 February, 2026
Overview:
West Ham United hosts AFC Bournemouth in Premier League Round 27 at London Stadium on February 21, 2026. West Ham sits 18th with 24 points from 26 matches, while Bournemouth occupies 8th place with 37 points. This matchup features a struggling home side against a mid-table visitor with stronger recent form and unbeaten away record.
Recent H2H results: 5 draws in last 6 matches
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Bournemouth.
West Ham's attacking approach through Bowen could exploit Bournemouth's defensive vulnerabilities (1.7 goals conceded per away game). However, West Ham's chronic home defensive issues present significant risk against Bournemouth's efficient attack (4.6 shots on goal per game). Historical H2H pattern of draws (5 in last 6) suggests tactical stalemate tendencies. Bournemouth's higher possession and shot volume in away matches may dominate play despite West Ham's home advantage.
West Ham's 18-match run of conceding at home combined with poor overall form (-17 GD) heavily favors Bournemouth despite away designation. Bournemouth's superior recent results (9W-10D-7L vs 6W-6D-14L), higher points total, and unbeaten away streak outweigh home advantage traditionally held by West Ham. Draw frequency in H2H suggests moderate probability, but Bournemouth's structural quality edges prediction toward their favor.
Last Update: 20-02-2026
Stats:
| West Ham United | AFC Bournemouth |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.28 | 0.4 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 3 | 61 |
| 2 | Man City | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Man United | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 13 | 6 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 11 | 7 | 38 |
| 9 | Everton | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| 10 | Fulham | 11 | 4 | 12 | 37 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton Hove | 8 | 10 | 9 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 7 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 7 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 7 | 20 | 10 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 27 | 22 | 7 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 27 | 11 | 4 |
