Match Overview
AFC Bournemouth welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Vitality Stadium for a midweek Premier League meeting with both sides seeking a statement result. Bournemouth earned a 1-0 win over Spurs back in August and will look to leverage steady recent home form. Tottenham arrive with a mixed away record but improved defensive discipline, aiming to climb from mid-table. Both squads are listed at full strength, setting up a focused, tactical contest.
- Fixture: AFC Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Vitality Stadium
- Date: 07-01-2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 GMT / 19:30 UTC
Predicted Lineups
AFC Bournemouth
- D. Petrovic
- A. Truffert
- M. Senesi
- Álex Jiménez
- B. Diakité
- A. Scott
- M. Tavernier
- A. Adli
- Michael Dacosta
- A. Semenyo
- Evanilson
Tottenham Hotspur
- G. Vicario
- Pedro Porro
- M. van de Ven
- D. Spence
- C. Romero
- M. Kudus
- R. Bentancur
- João Palhinha
- X. Simons
- Richarlison
- W. Odobert
Injury & Suspension Report
AFC Bournemouth
- None
Tottenham Hotspur
- None
Head-to-Head
Across 17 meetings, Tottenham have 10 wins, Bournemouth have 4, and 3 have ended level. Recent clashes have been open, with just over three goals per game across the last seven encounters. Spurs have typically edged key moments, but Bournemouth’s win in August shows this matchup can swing.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Bournemouth’s home form has been stable rather than spectacular, with one win and three draws in their last five at the Vitality. Their approach blends patient build-up with disciplined pressing, and A. Semenyo remains the key outlet after nine goals this season, four coming at home. Tottenham’s away run includes two defeats and two draws from their last five, yet they have still scored six in that span, suggesting they carry threat even when results are uneven. Spurs sit 12th with 26 points from 19 (7W-5D-7L), emphasizing the importance of tightening up to convert performances into points.
Bournemouth’s Cherries test their coastal grit against Tottenham in a high-stakes South Coast derby showdown.
Bournemouth’s pressing structure should target Tottenham’s build-up lanes, especially through midfield, where A. Scott and M. Tavernier can set the tempo. With Semenyo’s direct running and Evanilson’s presence up top, the hosts have tools to stress Spurs between the lines. The Cherries’ recent 1-0 win over Tottenham in August underlines how their disciplined shape can frustrate and strike at key moments.
Tottenham’s recent defensive improvement offers a counterpoint. Guglielmo Vicario has anchored three clean sheets in recent fixtures, part of eight shutouts in 26 across all competitions this season. With C. Romero, M. van de Ven, and Pedro Porro providing athletic coverage, Spurs can manage transitions better, while João Palhinha and R. Bentancur add control in midfield. In attack, options like Richarlison and X. Simons provide pace and finishing to exploit turnovers.
Given Bournemouth’s measured home rhythm and Tottenham’s sturdier defensive trend, margins should be tight. The visitors’ away form remains inconsistent, but their ability to score on the road balances Bournemouth’s home edge and Semenyo’s form. Prediction: Draw, with limited chances deciding the outcome.