Tottenham Hotspur FC vs AFC Bournemouth, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs AFC Bournemouth Match Prediction & Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur, flying high after a 2-0 triumph over Manchester City and a 3-0 opening-day win against Leeds, welcome Bournemouth on Saturday eyeing a perfect three-from-three start. The Cherries, fresh from edging past Wolves 1-0, will be eager to spoil the party once again, just as they managed to upset Spurs in last season’s Premier League clash.

Current Standings: Tottenham’s perfect start has them sitting pretty in second place, while Bournemouth’s narrow win over Wolves sees them holding 9th spot with three points on the board.

Head-to-Head Record: Spurs clearly have the upper hand in this fixture, boasting 10 wins and just 3 defeats in their 16 meetings with Bournemouth. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Thomas Frank has already made his mark at Spurs by downing Guardiola’s City at the Etihad, a 2-0 win courtesy of Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha. Fittingly, Tottenham remain Pep’s bogey side—having thrashed City 4-0 there last season and inflicting more defeats on him than any other club. 

A big part of that win came down to Thomas Frank’s tactical flexibility. Against City, he unleashed an aggressive high press that unsettled their backline and disrupted Guardiola’s trademark build-up play—turning City’s biggest strength into a weakness.

If that’s a glimpse of what Frank’s Spurs can offer, fans can expect a fearless side that adapts to any challenge, blending tactical nous with relentless energy, making them a genuine force to watch in the weeks ahead.

Stats that matter 

1. Thomas Frank became the third manager to beat Pep Guardiola's team away from home in the league with two different clubs ( with Brentford in 2022).
2. The Spurs started the season with two wins for the first time since 2021-22 and also their current goal difference of +5 is their best since 2014-15.
3. If the Spurs are to keep a clean sheet on Saturday, it will be the first time since 2022 May that they would have kept three in a row. 

Team News 

Frank has managed impressively despite missing key names like Udogie, Bissouma, Kulusevski, and Maddison. With Udogie set to rejoin training on Saturday, his return is close—but rushing him back seems unlikely. That means Spurs are expected to stick with the same XI that conquered Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur Starting Lineup -  Vicario (GK): Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Van de Ven, Spence (Defenders); Sarr, Bentancur, Palhinha ( Midfielders); Kudus, Johnson, Richarlison (Forwards). 

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth bounced back well from their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool with a controlled 1-0 win over Wolves, thanks to Tavernier’s early goal and a red card that all but decided the contest within the first 50 minutes. 

Even so, the Cherries showed plenty of promise beyond the result—Adrien Truffert looked assured on the left flank, while Bafodé Diakité delivered a strong debut performance in defence. With encouraging signs in both attack and defence, Bournemouth will feel there’s a lot to build on from their opening two matches.

Stats that matter 

1. Since last season, the Cherries have been a real menace on the counters; only three Premier League sides have taken more shots from fast breaks while three have scored more than them.
2. Since their move to the Premier League (2022), Bournemouth have earned more points ( 7 points) in six games than they did in their last stints between  in 2015 and 2020 (5 points).
3. With an assist in the last match, Antoine Semenyo now has had a hand in eight of Bournemouth’s last 10 Premier League goals. 

Team News 

Bournemouth will be without two key men for the clash, as Enes Ünal and Lewis Cook remain sidelined—leaving the Cherries a little short in both attack and midfield.

Bournemouth Probable Starting Lineup -  Petrović (GK); Smith, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert (Defenders) ; Adams, Scott, Tavernier ( Midfielders); Semenyo, Brooks, Evanilson (Forwards). 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Winning Prediction

Despite the historical record, this promises to be an intriguing contest. Spurs, looking to extend their unbeaten run, are slight favorites at 2.63. However, Bournemouth, who went unbeaten against them last season, will be confident. They are priced at 2.95, with a draw at 3.26.

Tottenham Hotspurs to Win (3-0)

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