On Saturday afternoon, Bournemouth host West Brom at the Vitality Stadium, as the home side look to secure their Premier League status.
Eddie Howe’s team are currently 12th in the Premier League table, six points clear of the relegation zone. A win in this clash would go a long way to securing their top-flight status for next season.
However, the Cherries recent form in the English top-flight has been poor, as the home side have failed to win in their last four Premier League outings. Howe’s team have at least been value for money when it comes to goals in recent weeks, though, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six games.
Bournemouth’s recent home record in the Premier League is a mixed one, although they have lost just one of their last six games at the Vitality Stadium in the top-flight.
West Brom already look doomed to relegation, as the Baggies are bottom of the table and eight points away from safety. A run of just two wins in their last 28 league games has not helped their survival chances.
Alan Pardew’s side have now also suffered six straight league defeats after a 4-1 home defeat by Leicester last time out. Like the hosts, the visitor’s recent Premier League games have been high scoring with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six league outings.
The Baggies have also been woeful on the road in the top-flight this season, as they have failed to win in their last 13 away games in the Premier League. More recently, the visitors have suffered six defeats in their last seven games on their travels.
One of the problems the Baggies have had on their travels is scoring goals, as they have failed to score in five of their last eight away games in the league.
Forebet predicts that Bournemouth will end their short winless run in the league and add to the visitor's woes.