Bournemouth vs. West Brom: Betting Insights for 08/06/2021
Despite the Premier League's curtain-raiser, Leicester City vs. Manchester City Community Shield is set for Saturday, the Championship thrills begin on Friday with Bournemouth taking on West Brom at the Vitality Stadium, broadcast live on BT Sport. Bournemouth, under new leadership with ex-Fulham boss Scott Parker, aims to make a Premier League comeback after faltering in the playoffs against Brentford last season. Meanwhile, West Brom, led by former Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael, seeks to reclaim their Premier League spot after a tough relegation season.
Team News/Form
Bournemouth concluded the 2020/21 Championship on a low note, dropping four out of their final five fixtures. In pre-season, they managed one victory, triumphing 4-2 over Spain’s Linense. More recently, Parker’s squad demolished MK Dons 5-0 in their EFL Cup debut last weekend. West Brom reported a steadier pre-season, clinching three wins from four warm-ups, aiming for a fresh start following their disappointing Premier League season finish.
Absent for Bournemouth are Jack Stacey (injury), Ben Pearson (illness), and Lewis Cook (knee). Over at West Brom, Quevin Castro might return post-shoulder dislocation, while Matt Phillips is back after ending his quarantine. However, want-away players Matheus Pereira and Sam Johnstone are doubtful to take part.
Outright Winner Odds
There are promising odds available for this Championship kickoff when looking to back the outright winner. Betway offers odds of 21/10 for West Brom to succeed on the road, although their away performance last season was lacking, losing seven of their final ten matches away. Notably, they lost three of their last four visits to Bournemouth. Our recommendation this week is to back Bournemouth for a home victory to launch the Championship season strongly. The stats favor the Cherries, with three wins out of four recent encounters at the Vitality Stadium. SBK presents the most favorable odds for a Bournemouth triumph at 6/4.
BTTS (Both Teams To Score) Betting
In pre-season, Bournemouth and West Brom have found the net frequently. The Cherries boasted 11 goals across their last four games, while West Brom racked up seven. However, value resides in backing the 'Both Teams To Score' (BTTS) market at no. West Brom's impressive pre-season saw them maintain four consecutive shutouts, returning a 21/20 for BTTS no on Friday. Still, our top bet tips for this match lean towards BTTS yes, advised by MansionBet at 20/23. Bournemouth has seen BTTS in four of their last five outings, conceding in seven of their last nine home affairs. The frequent scoring pattern in this fixture means it's rare for either team to fail to score in recent matchups. BetVictor With the potential for goals, the anytime goalscorer market is worth exploring. Bournemouth's David Brooks, having scored twice in their recent 5-0 thrashing of MK Dons, is available at Unibet for 7/2 to score again this weekend. On the West Brom side, Karlan Grant might emerge as their main threat. Grant’s Premier League campaign was underwhelming last season, netting just once, but his Championship tenure with Huddersfield was lethal, bagging 19 goals. At 9/4 odds by Unibet, he presents good value to score this weekend. Our pick for an anytime goalscorer is Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke. He netted last weekend versus MK Dons and ended last season with 19 goals. Betfair offers 2/1 odds for his scoring, a great opportunity.
Anytime Goalscorer
This season, with ambitions for both Bournemouth and West Brom on the line, a swift start is crucial. Fresh management and new signings add to the anticipation under the Friday night lights at the Vitality Stadium. Keep in mind, though, that every bet comes with risks. We base our suggestions on team updates, odds, and individual performances, all to maximize value. For further insights and betting offers, visit our homepage. Remember to engage with gambling responsibly and familiarize yourself with bookmakers’ conditions. Gamble within your budget, keep a fun angle, and good luck!
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Last Updated on September 6, 2022