West Brom defender Gareth McAuley. (Photo : Getty Images)
Middling side West Bromwich Albion FC (10-8-7, 37 points) will look to stay undefeated as they face lowly squad AFC Bournemouth (7-13-5, 26 points) at the Hawthorns on Saturday, Feb. 25 in a 2016-2017 Premier League season match.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 10:00 a.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru FuboTV.
West Bromwich Albion has been steady as of late with three wins, two draws, and a loss in their last six outings. The team is on a four-game unbeaten run and is currently settled in the eighth spot of the English top flight table, 12 points below the Europa League qualifying berth for the next season temporarily held by fifth-running team Liverpool.
The Baggies were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow middling squad West Ham United on the road at the London Stadium in their most recent Premier League match on Feb. 11, as per The Guardian.
Belgian winger Nacer Chadli broke the game's deadlock in the sixth minute to give West Brom a one-point lead at the half.
The hosts then scored two goals in the second half, courtesy of Sofiane Feghouli and Manuel Lanzini in the 63rd and 86th minutes, to take the lead with time running out. However, head coach Tony Pulis' squad salvaged the draw with an injury time goal by Gareth McAuley.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth is on a downward spiral at the moment with six consecutive winless performances. The team has dropped to the 14th spot in the standings as a result, only six points above the bottom three relegation zone.
The Cherries were blanked by powerhouse team Manchester City, 0-2, at their own home ground of Vitality Stadium on Monday for their third straight loss, ESPN reported.
City winger Raheem Sterling broke the game's deadlock in the 29th minute before an own goal by Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings doubled the lead in the 69th, handing head coach Eddie Howe's side their 13th loss of the season.
Prediction and Predicted Lineup
The predicted result is a tough 2-1 victory for West Brom.
West Bromwich Albion starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Foster; Nyom, Dawson, McAuley, Brunt; Fletcher, Livermore; Phillips, Morrison, Chadli; Rondon
Bournemouth starting lineup (4-1-4-1 formation): Boruc; Smith, Francis, Cook, Daniels; Surman; Ibe, Wilshere, Arter, Fraser; King
