Premier League side Bournemouth play host to Championship outfit West Brom in the Third Round of the FA Cup on Saturday and we're bringing you our tips and predictions for the game.
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Bournemouth vs West Brom prediction: No clean sheets expected
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Bournemouth's last six matches.
- Five of West Brom's last six outings have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of both club's last six outings.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 West Brom
The Cherries have won three of their last six matches, scoring at least two goals in three of those fixtures, but West Brom have scored in each of their last six games which is why we're backing a narrow 2-1 win for the home side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the Baggies
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bournemouth are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 69.2% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: West Brom lead
Saturday's guests have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five competitive encounters with Bournemouth. The Baggies claimed a 2-0 win at home when they last locked horns with the Cherries in 2022.
England Championship 06/04/22
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Bournemouth
England Championship 06/08/21
Bournemouth
West Brom
Elite Club Friendlies 26/07/19
West Brom
Bournemouth
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth preview: Unbeaten in last eight
The Cherries extended their excellent unbeaten run to eight matches when they played host to the Toffees at the weekend.
A solitary goal from David Brooks proved enough to down Everton in the end but in truth, Bournemouth could and should have won by more.
Evanilson, Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, Alex Scott, Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier, Enes Unal and Luis Sinisterra make up the list of injury concerns for the Premier League side ahead of the West Brom clash.
Predicted lineup: Kepa (GK), Hill, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Huijsen, Christie, Cook, Kluivert, Semenyo, Brooks & Ouattara
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Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth
0
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Arsenal
1
Bournemouth
2
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Man Utd
1
Bournemouth
1
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Crystal Palace
0
Bournemouth
0
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W
Fulham
0
Bournemouth
1
West Brom preview: No wins in last six on the road
Play-off hopefuls West Brom made the trip to South Wales last time out to face Swansea in the Championship.
A tight and tense 90 minutes ended all square in the end as the highly rated Tom Fellows fired the Baggies in front only for Swansea to equalise in stoppage-time.
Forward Daryl Dike is the only major injury concern for the visitors ahead of a tricky trip to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Holgate, Furlong, Heggem, Wallace, Molumby, Diakite, Styles, Ahearne-Grant, Johnston & Maja
England Championship 03/05/25
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Luton
3
West Brom
5
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Cardiff
0
West Brom
0
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Derby
3
West Brom
1
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Coventry
2
West Brom
0
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Watford
1
West Brom
2
Player to watch: David Brooks
Welsh international David Brooks might only be a bit part player for Bournemouth these days but he has proven his worth as a squad player this season.
The 27-year-old, who has overcome cancer during his football career, came off the bench to score the winner against Everton last weekend and may be called upon to start against West Brom due to the injuries to Evalison and Enes Unal.
Will Brooks start on Saturday?
Brooks has featured in 13 Premier League games in the 2024/25 campaign after spending part of last season on loan at Southampton in the Championship, and the midfielder has scored twice in two starts and 11 substitute appearances for the Cherries so far.