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Bournemouth and Tottenham have had a strong start to the season, but their form has dipped recently. The defense of both teams faltered at critical moments, leading to unlikely losses of points. Either team could end up in a European spot when it’s all said and done, despite Tottenham being in seventh place and Bournemouth in 13th, just two points separate them. Therefore, sooner or later they need to improve their form to take advantage of the festive period ahead.
Ange Postecoglou and Andoni Iraola are both managers who have inspired confidence in what they can do with their squads, but they need to take the next step to show real improvement. Despite the difference in resources for the Cherries and Tottenham, there are many similarities between the two sides and that makes this a fascinating festive occasion.
Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Thursday December 5 | Time: 3:15 PM ET
- Location: Vitality Stadium – Bournemouth, Dorset
- TV: USA | Live stream: Fubo TV (Try for free)
- Chances: Bournemouth +165; Sign +270; Tottenham+140
Storylines
Bournemouth: Antoine Semenyo returns from suspension for this match, which will strengthen the attack, which has already improved profoundly, and add Dango Ouattara back into the mix. Alex Scott, Luis Sinistera and Julian Araujo will miss the match, but Lewis Cook could be available, which would give Iraola quite a selection headache after a strong win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bournemouth predicted XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Milos Kerkez, Marcos Sensi, Illia Zabarnyi, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams, James Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson
Tottenham: The injury list for Spurs is getting longer by the day. This match comes too soon for Micky van de Ven, but Dominic Solanke could be fit enough for a return to Vitality Stadium after the illness he is battling. Cristen Romero will also undergo a late fitness test, while Mikey Moore, Rodrigo Bentancure, Richarlison and Guglielmo Vicario will all miss out for the club.
Tottenham predicted XI: Fraser Forester, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Pedro Porro, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Heung-Min Son, Timo Werner
Prediction
There is perhaps no match in the Premier League this midweek that screams an eventful draw more than this one. Choose: Bournemouth 2, Tottenham 2