Bournemouth v West Brom betting tips: Promotion hopefuls meet in opener

Former Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael takes charge and he has brought in the likes of Alex Mowatt (from Barnsley), Matt Clark (on loan from Brighton), and Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).

They have beaten the likes of Woking, Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham and were held to a goalless draw by Watford (pictured below) in their pre-season friendlies and are 6/1 second-favourites to win the Championship.

In terms of Bournemouth v West Brom betting tips, Albion are 11/5 to get off to a winning start while the draw is available at 23/10.

Bournemouth v West Brom head-to-head

The pair have met 21 times since 1955 with Bournemouth winning eight and losing nine, while there have been four draws.

Their last meeting, in March 2018, ended with a 2-1 Premier League home win for Bournemouth.

Six of the last seven meetings saw the game settled by a single-goal margin (the other game was a 1-1 draw), with the Cherries winning four of those clashes.

It is 20/23 that Bournemouth score the first goal and 8/1 that they win 2-1.

Six of the last eight meetings saw both sides score and it is 4/5 for that to happen this time.

Bournemouth v West Brom team news

Bournemouth will be without injured Chris Mepham and suspended Jefferson Lerma. Parker will also miss injured Jack Stacey and Steve Cook.

While also likely to be without Ben Pearson, Arnaut Danjuma and Davis, Parker’s side will be far from full strength and West Brom are 8/13 to either win or draw the match in the Double Chance market.

Reach will not be involved for the Baggies, and it is unlikely wantaway midfielder Matheus Pereira will be considered.

Sam Johnstone is set to start in goal, despite being linked with a move, and Albion can be backed to keep a clean sheet in Bournemouth v West Brom betting tips at 13/5 while it is 15/4 for Bournemouth to win but concede.

Bournemouth v West Brom key battles

The return of fans will provide a boost to the hosts and it is worth noting that Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five home meetings with West Brom.

Albion are widely fancied for promotion though so a point may suit both teams. It is 5/1 that the game ends in a 1-1 draw and 21/20 that there will be three or more goals scored in the match.

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