December 15th 2024.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been making a name for himself as a strong and capable leader in the Premier League. As the new week begins, all eyes are on West Ham, who are set to play in the beautiful English countryside. This will be their third consecutive Monday night game, and they have had a good track record so far, with two wins under their belt against Newcastle and Wolves. However, tonight's match against Bournemouth will be a tougher challenge as the home team has proven to be a formidable opponent this season, especially on their own turf where they have defeated top teams like Tottenham, Manchester City, and Arsenal.
West Ham's performance on Monday nights has been a bit inconsistent, with their two wins being sandwiched between a loss to Leicester City and a heavy defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Nonetheless, they are currently six points above the relegation zone and are considered too strong to face the threat of demotion. However, tonight's game could prove to be a frustrating one, keeping them on the edge of the relegation battle. The Vitality Stadium, where the match will take place, has only seen 16 league goals scored this season, and with West Ham's below-average away record of eight goals, it seems like a low-scoring affair at first glance.
However, Bournemouth's recent matches have seen three or more goals scored in five out of six games, while West Ham's last three games have also seen a similar trend. Jarrod Bowen, who scored for West Ham against Wolves, could prove to be a threat for the home team, but if Bournemouth can break their home-goal trend with a strong attacking game, they have a good chance of securing a win. Currently, they are favoured to win by multiple firms at 7/10 odds, while over 3.5 goals scored in the game is at 29/20 with BetMGM. For those feeling more adventurous, a 3-1 win for Bournemouth is priced at 12/1 with William Hill and bet365.
Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara, who scored a late winner for Bournemouth in their last game against Ipswich, has odds of 11/1 with Unibet and bet365 to open the scoring tonight, and 4/1 to score at any time during the game. Jarrod Bowen, on the other hand, is at 3/1 with the same firms to score for West Ham at some point, even if it proves to be a mere consolation goal.
In other news, the World Darts Championship is fast approaching, and the bookies are already taking bets on potential winners. One name to look out for is Michael Smith, who won the championship two years ago. He is currently priced at 33/1 with Ladbrokes and Coral to win the whole thing, and for those looking for a safer bet, he has odds of 5/1 to win the third quarter of the draw.
Moving on to football, the Minnesota Vikings are coming off an impressive win against the Atlanta Falcons last week. One of their standout players, Jordan Addison, scored three touchdowns thanks to some excellent passing from quarterback Sam Darnold, who has proven to be a valuable addition to the team after his struggles with the New York Jets. Addison is at 9/1 with William Hill and Sky Bet to score the first touchdown in tonight's game against the Chicago Bears, and 7/4 with StarSports and Betway to score at any time. The Vikings are also favoured to win by more than 4.5 points, with odds of 4/6 at BoyleSports and Betway.
In other news, Manchester United is reportedly open to selling one of their star players for a whopping £57 million, while Manchester City is eyeing a former Man Utd player for a free transfer. And finally, Rasmus Hojlund has responded to a message from Amad Diallo after their bust-up during a Manchester United match.
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