Match Overview

This Premier League Matchday 3 fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth is scheduled for August 30 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Here’s our comprehensive match prediction, betting tips, odds analysis, and statistical breakdown for the Tottenham vs Bournemouth encounter.

Tottenham’s Current Form

Early Season Success

Under the guidance of Thomas Frank, Tottenham have enjoyed a surprising start to the season, securing six points from their opening two matches. They are currently one of only three teams, alongside Liverpool and Arsenal, to maintain a perfect record after two fixtures. Following a dominant 3-0 home victory against newly-promoted Burnley, the North London side clinched a sensational 2-0 away win against Manchester City. This strong beginning is a notable turnaround, as the team had previously gone seven consecutive league matches without a win (1 draw, 6 losses).

Key Tottenham Statistics

• Exactly two or three goals were scored in 5 of Tottenham’s last 6 Premier League matches.
• The team scored more than 1 goal in only 3 of their last 10 home league games.
• Both teams scored in 14 of Tottenham’s last 18 home Premier League matches.

Tottenham’s Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1)*

Guglielmo Vicario – Jed Spence, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro – João Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur – Mohammed Kudus, Pape Sarr, Brennan Johnson – Richarlison.

Injury Report

Due to injuries, defenders Destiny Udogie and Radu Drăgușin, as well as midfielders Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski, are currently unavailable.

Bournemouth’s Season So Far

Consistent Start for the Cherries

Bournemouth have had a relatively predictable start to their season, without any major surprises. In their opening match, Andoni Iraola’s side suffered a 2-4 away defeat to Liverpool, but then secured a 1-0 home victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. It’s worth noting that in their previous 15 Premier League outings, Bournemouth have managed only 4 wins, alongside 4 draws and 7 losses.

Key Bournemouth Statistics

• A maximum of 3 goals were scored in 7 of Bournemouth’s last 9 Premier League matches.
• Bournemouth failed to win in 6 of their last 7 away league matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
• Both teams scored in 10 of their last 11 away Premier League games.

Bournemouth’s Probable Lineup (4-3-3)*

Djordje Petrovic – Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Bafodé Diakité – Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier – Antoine Semenyo, David Brooks, Evanilson.

Team News

Forward Enes Ünal and midfielder Lewis Cook will miss the match due to injuries.

Referee Profile: Simon Hooper

Simon Hooper (England)

• Matches officiated: 26 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
• Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 121;
• Average yellow cards per match: 4.7;
• Red cards shown: 2;
• Average fouls per match: 21;
• Penalties awarded: 19% of matches.

Tottenham vs Bournemouth Match Prediction

Tottenham’s Strong Start and Motivation

Tottenham’s victory over Burnley in the first round wasn’t particularly surprising, given the opponent’s recent promotion from the Championship and weaker squad. However, their subsequent unexpected 2-0 shutout win against Manchester City strongly indicates a positive trend. The London club is clearly determined to bounce back from a disappointing previous season.

Head-to-Head Record and Bournemouth’s Away Form

Furthermore, Tottenham boasts a strong head-to-head record against Bournemouth in the Premier League. In their last 8 league encounters played in London, the hosts secured 6 victories, alongside 1 draw and 1 defeat. While Bournemouth can be dangerous on the road, they have only managed one win in their last 7 away league matches.

Final Prediction

Considering all the factors mentioned above, I believe Tottenham will continue their ascent in the league table. My prediction is a ‘Tottenham Win’ with odds of 1.74.

* The starting lineup listed for each team reflects their last match in this tournament.