Bournemouth host Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium for a pivotal Premier League clash tonight. With a victory, Bournemouth could leapfrog their visitors in the table, making this a highly anticipated match.
Tottenham Recent Form
Tottenham’s season has been characterised by inconsistency. Despite a remarkable 4-1 triumph over Manchester City, they followed it with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Currently sitting seventh, the North London side will hope to establish momentum before upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool.
Bournemouth Recent Form
Bournemouth have been resilient at home, defeating heavyweights like Arsenal and Manchester City earlier this season.
Their recent 4-2 victory over Wolves, which included a historic hat-trick of penalties from Justin Kluivert, demonstrates their potential to rise to the occasion.
Injury and Team News
Bournemouth: Antoine Semenyo returns from suspension and is expected to start. Long-term absentees Julián Araujo and Alex Scott remain sidelined. Marcos Senesi, Lewis Cook, and Justin Kluivert are at risk of suspension if booked.
Tottenham: Key absences include goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Rodrigo Bentancur is still banned. Richarlison and Mikey Moore are also out, but Dominic Solanke is likely to return from illness.
Last Bournemouth Lineup
Last Tottenham Lineup
Bournemouth vs Tottenham - Who is the Referee and VAR?
Here are the confirmed officials:
Referee: Simon Hooper.
Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long.
Fourth official: Tim Robinson.
VAR: John Brooks.
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.
Bournemouth Player to Watch
Justin Kluivert stands out after scoring a historic trio of penalties in his last outing. His pace and creativity will be instrumental.
Tottenham Player to Watch
Brennan Johnson, with ten goals already this season, is in blistering form and could make the difference in this encounter.
Prediction
Expect a tight contest. Tottenham’s attacking quality might edge this one, but Bournemouth’s home form and resilience make it a formidable challenge.
Predicted Scoreline: Bournemouth 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Back both teams to score: Bournemouth’s recent home games and Spurs’ attacking prowess suggest a lively affair.
Tip 2
Bet on over 2.5 goals: Both sides have been involved in high-scoring matches recently.
Tip 3
Consider a bet on Brennan Johnson to score anytime, given his prolific form.
