Bournemouth vs West Bromwich: Preview, Free Tip & Prediction

05.08.2021 12:00

The new edition of the 2nd English top league starts on Friday at 20:45 at Vitality Stadium. The home Cherries will face a tough test at the start in the form of visiting West Bromwich. Memories of playing among the English elite are still in recent memory for both teams and the match promises to be an interesting spectacle.

Background information, news and team form

Bournemouth played 3 games in preparation. In the opening game against the provincial Linense, they managed to win smoothly 4-2. In the remaining matches against Granada and Chelsea, the Cherries could only correct the score to 2-1. After three games of preparation, Bournemouth entered the new season in the best possible way. In the opening round of the EFL Cup, Scott Parker's team managed to decimate MK Dons 5-0, thanks to the Welsh midfielder Brooks, who scored 2 goals in the Dons' net.

On the other hand, West Bromwich had a very good preparation. In the opening game they stumbled against Tamworth playing in the 7th league, but in the following games West Brom managed to win 3 times and draw once. In the dress rehearsal against Birmingham, the team, which is newly led by Valerien Ismael, won 0:4 after goals from Diangana, Clarky, Grant and Tulloch.

 

 

Betdoin's view on the match

Betdoin's value betting system sees value in this match mainly in the goal bets as the bookmakers are expecting a rather cautious duel to open the season and the lines are, therefore, written very low. Huge value lies in betting on both teams to score. Statistically, this bet would have worked in 4 of the last 6 competitive games played between these teams. Taking into account the fact that both teams are among the best the English Championship has to offer with aspirations for the top spots, this bet seems like a very interesting option.

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-up

The Cherries' manager will have to do without the services of England midfielder Lewis Cook, who is still struggling with his injury. Arnaut Danjuma, Steve Cook, Leif Davis, Ben Pearson and Jack Stacey remain doubtful for this game.

West Bromwich will have to do without Portugal's Quevin Castro, England's Tayolar Hickman and midfielder Adam Reach.

Bournemouth - estimated line-up

Travers - Zemura, Rossi, Kelly, Smith - Billing, Marcondes, Kilkenny - Brooks, Solanke, Stanislas

West Bromwich - estimated line-up 

Johnston - O'Shea, Bartley, Ajayi - Furlong, Mowatt, Livermore, Townsend - Phillips, Grant, Diangana

 

Free tip for Bournemouth vs West Bromwich - Both teams score (1,76).

 

Frequently asked questions about Bournemouth vs West Brom

Where can I watch Bournemouth vs West Brom live on TV? The match is being broadcast on Premier Sport.

Which players to watch during the match? Diangana, Ajayi, Brooks, Billing

Who are the odds-on favorites for the match? According to the bookmakers, Bournemouth is the favorite (2.30).

How did the last game between the two teams end? Bournemouth 2-1 West Brom, 21/02/2021.

What time does the game start? Opening whistle on Friday 05/08/2021 at 20:45.

What stadium will the match be played at? Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.