The Premier League action continues this week as AFC Bournemouth host Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium, Boscombe, Bournemouth on December 5. This match promises thrilling, with both sides seeking a win as they both are having wavering form. The Cherries are coming off a 4-2 victory over Wolves while the Spurs have settled for a 1-1 draw against Fulham in their previous match.
AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs: Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth enters the match on the back of a 4-2 triumph over Wolves at Molineux. Andoni Iraola’s men climbed to 13th place in the standings, with just two points separating them from Spurs. The Cherries have been in brilliant form at home, winning three of their last four matches in the Premier League and will look to capitalize their momentum.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are having a decent form under manager Ange Postecoglou. In their last five encounters, they registered a single win which came against Manchester City 4-0. However, they have suffered two defeats and settled for two draws as well. Interestingly, in their recent head-to-head clashes Spurs dominated with three victories.
AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs: Head-to-Head
AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur have locked horns 16 times so far in various competitions. The Spurs hold the upper hand, winning 12 matches, Bournemouth won two, while the remaining two ended in draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 31/12/2023 | Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 26/08/2023 | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 15/04/2023 | Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 29/10/2022 | AFC Bournemouth 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 09/07/2020 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs: Team News and Predicted lineups
Bournemouth receive a major boost as Antoine Semenyo is set to make his return to the squad after serving suspension. Lewis Cook will also be available for selection. For Tottenham, striker Dominic Solanke will be available and Dejan Kulusevski is likely to be reinstated to the starting XI. Meanwhile, Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, and Rodrigo Bentancur, will be unavailable for the upcoming clash.
AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
Spurs Predicted Lineup
Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Johnson, Kulusevski, Maddison; Son
AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs: Match Prediction
The match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur is poised to be a closely contested affair. Bournemouth’s dominant recent home form gives them an edge in creating opportunities in the upcoming fixture. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s historic head-to-head record makes them a formidable opponent even if their squad is marred with injuries.
AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs Predicted Result: 2-2 Draw
