Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Vitality Stadium when Bournemouth face West Bromwich Albion in a highly-anticipated FA Cup game. The Cherries are enjoying yet another successful Premier League campaign, sitting just bellow the Conference League berth and, as a result, they are seen as hot favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Bear in mind, though, that all Evanilson, Adam Smith, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Julian Araujo, Marcus Tavernier, and Marcos Senesi remain in the recovery room.
The Baggies, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous three Championship games, but Bournemouth should prove to be a big catch for the visiting side. As over the years the Cherries have turned their Vitality Stadium into a real fortress, home win should be considered. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team, but fit-again midfielder Alex Mowatt could sneak into the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Swansea.
Highlighted Team (Bournemouth):
Bournemouth are a professional football club that was formed back in 1890. The Cherries secured promotion to the Premier League in the 2015/2016 season, with the team making it to the English top flight for the first time ever.
Bournemouth play their home games at Dean Court and the capacity of the stadium is 11,469.
The Cherries enjoyed a very successful season on their Premier League debut, with the team beating the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United in the national championship. Glenn Murray scored the winner for Bournemouth in the 1-0 win over the capital club at Stamford Bridge and that is probably the greatest victory in the club’s history.
Bournemouth have been participating in the FA Cup since 1913, but they have yet to win the trophy in the prestigious competition. It has to be noted that the club’s original name Boscombe Athletic Football Club was changed to Bournemouth back in 1923 as the club owners wanted the Cherries to be more representative of the district.