Bournemouth vs West Brom: Championship’s behemoths open new season
The new Championship season kicks off with a mouth-watering clash between two clubs desperate for a return to the big time.
When: Friday, August 6, 2021
Where: Vitality Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports
Best bets
All of the odds above and below were correct at the time of the publication.
What a way to open the new season. The Sky Sports cameras will be in action when these two promotion favourites clash at the Vitality stadium.
Scott Parker is the new man in charge at Bournemouth. Following his Premier League relegation with Fulham, he will be looking to restore his managerial credentials this season.
Parker is no stranger to the Championship having led the Lilywhites to promotion in 2020. Question is, can he replicate that feat with the Cherries?
The expectations on his shoulders are now a lot higher considering West Brom's Premier League ambitions. However, his high-octane and high energy style is certainly going to entertain Baggies fans throughout the campaign.
Considering both managers are proponents of attacking soccer, it may be best to have a look at the goals market. The over 2.5 goals bet is currently available at 21/20 but our recommendation is to go for the bigger price of 13/5 in the over 3.5 goals market.
Both teams to score is another enticing option at 4/5. This is a bet that has landed in six of the previous eight competitive head-to-heads.
Last three matches
Last ten head-to-heads
Bournemouth wins: 5
Draw: 1
West Brom wins: 4
Bournemouth goals: 11
West Brom goals: 12
Stats favour Cherries
The stats seem to be in Bournemouth's favour with the club winning all three of their previous Championship season openers.
Ismael can bring excitement and goals to Hawthorns
Ismael has brought in Alex Mowatt, Adam Reach and Matt Clarke to the Hawthorns - three signings which add a lot of quality and strength in depth to this West Brom outfit.
Goalscorer bets
Last year the player bagged 15 goals which was a good total but far from the best in the league.
Solanke is currently priced at 2/1 to score anytime.
Ismael will be hoping the likes of Callum Robinson, Kenneth Zohore and Karlan Grant can also kick on this season and bag double digit totals.
Grant currently offers the shortest price in the anytime goalscorer market at 23/10. With that in mind, our pick is Robinson at the price of 5/2.