It’s Premier League against Championship in this 3rd round FA Cup tie as West Bromwich Albion travel to Dorset looking to overcome a hard to beat Bournemouth side looking to match last season’s achievement of making the 4th round.
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Match Result - Bournemouth
Our 3 Predictions For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion:
- 1st Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Match Result – Bournemouth – 12/25
- 2nd Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Under 3.5 Goals – 2/5
- 3rd Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Bournemouth To Win To Nil – 13/8
1st Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Match Result – Bournemouth
Bournemouth have only lost twice at home in the Premier League this season and are unbeaten in their last eight, they have the fifth most clean sheets in the top flight and score an average of 1.5 goals per game. West Brom will provide a stern test for the Cherries but the form of Bournemouth and their Premier League class should be enough.
2nd Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Under 3.5 Goals – 2/5
Games involving West Bromwich Albion this season have produced an average 2 goals this season, with the Baggies scoring 1.2 and conceding just 0.8 per match. Games involving the hosts have seen an average of 2.7 goals. The statistics and performance of these sides suggest under 3.5 goals is a likely outcome.
3rd Prediction For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion: Bournemouth To Win To Nil – 13/8
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last eight matches and have kept clean sheets in three of their last four outings. The Albion scored just 32 goals in 26 league fixtures so far this campaign while Bournemouth have a defensive record better than Manchester City and Chelsea.
Best Odds For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion:
| Bookmaker | Bournemouth | Draw | West Bromwich Albion |
| MyriadPlay | 23/50 | 33/10 | 24/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 40/85 | 10/3 | 9/2 |
| Betarno | 12/25 | 10/3 | 5/1 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Bournemouth welcome West Brom to the Vitality Stadium for this 3rd round FA Cup tie in the middle of an impressive Premier League season, finding themselves in seventh in the top flight with 33 points and just one behind defending champions Manchester City. They begin their FA Cup journey in the midst of an eight game unbeaten run, a spell that has seen them earn five victories including wins over Tottenham Hotspur and a comprehensive defeat of Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Top scorer Justin Kluivert has scored six times and assisted a further two goals for his team while goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Mark Travers have a combined five clean sheets so far this season. Antoine Semenyo has been one of the club’s star performers this season and has chipped in with five goals and two assists while Spanish Under 21 international Dean Huijsen has impressed in defence.
West Bromwich Albion head to the Vitality as the Championships draw specialists, with 13 stalemates from 26 matches so far. With just four losses, the Baggies occupy the final playoff spot in the second tier and sit a point clear of their nearest challengers but have played a game more. The Albion have lost twice in their previous ten outings but have won just three of those, drawing five.
One the club’s top performers so far has been midfielder Alex Mowatt who chipped in with four goals and two assists from his 24 outings. He is joined on the high performance list by goalkeeper Alex Palmer and top scorer Josh Maja. Palmer has kept an impressive 11 clean sheets in the Championship this season while former Sunderland striker Maja has found the net 12 times.
The two sides are unable to be separated across their most recent ten meetings, as both have won four and been involved in two draws. In their most recent meeting, in April 2022, an Andy Carroll inspired West Brom beat their visitors by two goals to nil, thanks to Alex Mowatt and Carroll, as they threatened to put a dent in Bournemouth’s promotion charge. The reverse fixture that season saw an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium with West Brom twice coming from behind to rescue a point. Emiliano Marcondes, now of Norwich City, gave Bournemouth the lead before Dara O’Shea equalised to send the sides in level at half time.
For Bournemouth’s last victory, you have to go back 2018 when both were in the Premier League. Jay Rodriguez gave the Baggies the lead on the south coast just after half time. Former Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe grabbed an equaliser for Bournemouth in the 77th minute before Junior Stanislas secured all three points with just a minute left on the clock.
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Where To Watch Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
- Date: 11th January, 2025
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Probable Lineups For Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion:
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this 3rd round FA Cup tie?
Bournemouth Lineup:
- Lineup: M. Travers, M. Aarons, I. Zabarnyi, D. Huijsen, M. Kerkez, L. Cook, T. Adams, D. Brooks, J. Kluivert, D. Ouattara, R. Rees-Dottin
- Suspended/injury: A. Smith, A. Scott, E. Unal, Evanilson, J. Araujo, L. Sinisterra, M. Senesi, M. Tavernier
- Coach: Andoni Iraola
West Bromwich Albion Lineup:
- Lineup: A. Palmer, D. Furlong, M. Holgate, T. Heggem, C. Styles, J. Molumby, O. Diakite, J. Wallace, K. Grant, M. Johnston, J. Maja
- Suspended/injured: D. Dike, S. Ajayi
- Coach: Chris Brunt
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A primary school teacher turned writer, Tom has been part of The Real EFL for two years. He focuses on predictions, deep dives, and insightful content.
