West Ham vs Bournemouth: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Two out-of-form sides lock horns on Saturday afternoon when West Ham United host Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Graham Potter was handed his sixth defeat as West Ham manager on Tuesday evening as the Irons stumbled to an underwhelming loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with attacking inspiration having been particularly lacking in recent weeks. They've scored just once in their last three outings and are currently languishing in 16th.

While Bournemouth still harbour dreams of European football, they currently sit 18th in the form table across the past five Premier League matches. They will be relieved to be on their travels this weekend having lost the last three home games 2-1, including an extremely disappointing defeat to Ipswich Town on Wednesday.

Here is 90min's guide to the encounter.

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West Ham team news

Mohammed Kudus is a doubt for Saturday / Julian Finney/GettyImages

West Ham welcomed Niclas Fullkrug back for his first appearance in almost three months on Tuesday and the German helps ease Potter's attacking concerns. However, he's still without Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio, while Mohammed Kudus is a doubt this weekend after missing the Wolves clash with a knock.

Fullkrug will likely be eased back into proceedings given his fitness record this season, meaning Evan Ferguson could start against Bournemouth. The loanee lasted just 45 minutes before being withdrawn last time out.

Tomas Soucek could return to the starting XI on Saturday, with Luis Guilherme dropping back to the bench.

West Ham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth

West Ham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (3-4-2-1): Areola; Mavropanos, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Emerson; Bowen, Paqueta; Ferguson.

Bournemouth team news

Justin Kluivert is a doubt for the weekend / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Justin Kluivert proved a huge absentee for Bournemouth during their defeat to Ipswich and Andoni Iraola has admitted that the attacking midfielder's muscle issue will make it challenging for him to face West Ham at the weekend.

The Dutchman is not Bournemouth's only attacking injury either, with Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal and Marcus Tavernier all sidelined at present.

Tyler Adams should come into the starting lineup on Saturday, meaning Lewis Cook could return to right-back despite Adam Smith's recent comeback. David Brooks could also come into the team for Alex Scott.

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Ham

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Ouattara, Semenyo; Evanilson.

West Ham vs Bournemouth score prediction

Three of the last five battles between these sides have finished in 1-1 draws and there appears little to separate the two on this occasion. Bournemouth may be favourites on paper, but their dismal form suggests they will find life difficult in the capital.

West Ham have struggled for goals in recent weeks and appear unlikely to find their shooting boots any time soon, meaning they may be unable to take full advantage of Bournemouth's low morale.

The onus is on the Cherries given their European ambitions but they may have to accept a point.