Premier League Regular Season - 21
Bournemouth 3 - 2 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Tel (X. Simons) 5'
22' Evanilson (M. Tavernier)
36' E. J. Kroupi (M. Senesi)
43' Antoine Semenyo
HT
51' Lewis Cook
↓ L. Bergvall ↑W. Odobert 57'
Pedro Porro 60'
64' ↓ E. J. Kroupi ↑D. Brooks
64' ↓ Evanilson ↑E. Unal
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑Richarlison 67'
Micky van de Ven 73'
Micky van de Ven 75'
77' Álex Jiménez
J. Palhinha 78'
↓ R. Bentancur ↑A. Gray 86'
87' ↓ M. Tavernier ↑B. Diakite
87' ↓ A. Jimenez ↑A. Adli
90' A. Semenyo (D. Brooks)
90'+10 ↓ A. Semenyo ↑V. Milosavljevic
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
D. Petrovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Jimenez 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
J. Hill 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
M. Senesi 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
A. Truffert
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Scott
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
L. Cook
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
M. Tavernier 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
E. J. Kroupi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Semenyo 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7
Rating
Forwards
Evanilson
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
F. Forster 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Diakite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Milosavljevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Brooks 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
26
Minutes
6.3
Rating
A. Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Unal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Rees-Dottin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
G. Vicario 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
50
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
P. Porro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Romero 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
M. van de Ven
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Spence 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
J. Palhinha 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
R. Bentancur 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
L. Bergvall
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
X. Simons
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
M. Tel
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
R. Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
A. Kinsky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Dragusin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Davies
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Williams-Barnett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Odobert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Scarlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | Tottenham | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 31/12/2023 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 26/08/2023 | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 15/04/2023 | Tottenham | 2 - 3 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 29/10/2022 | Bournemouth | 2 - 3 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 09/07/2020 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 30/11/2019 | Tottenham | 3 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/05/2019 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
09/03/2025
05/12/2024
31/12/2023
26/08/2023
15/04/2023
29/10/2022
09/07/2020
30/11/2019
04/05/2019
Bournemouth Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -21
P: 21 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Semenyo Snatches Victory in Vitality Volley
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. Bournemouth’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal punished a wasteful Tottenham side in a match defined by late drama and VAR intervention.
Chaos at the Vitality
From the first whistle, chaos reigned at Vitality Stadium. Tottenham signaled their intent early, slicing through the home defense in the 5th minute. X. Simons provided the vision, finding M. Tel who finished with clinical precision. The early **Stakes** were clear; both sides were desperate to climb out of the mid-table quagmire. However, the lead was fragile. Despite Spurs controlling 58% of the ball, Bournemouth displayed an incredible **Upset Factor**, converting their limited opportunities into pure gold. In the 22nd minute, M. Tavernier turned provider for Evanilson, who restored parity and shifted the momentum.
The Tide Turns
The Cherries refused to sit back, feeding off the vocal home support. Ten minutes before the break, the stadium erupted again. Marcos Senesi, showing the creative flair that earned him an 8.0 rating, delivered a pinpoint ball for E. J. Kroupi to fire the hosts ahead. The match’s **Intensity** reached a boiling point in the second half. Micky van de Ven thought he had won his side a lifeline in the 73rd minute, but a VAR review overturned a penalty decision, leaving the visitors frustrated. Despite the setback, the individual brilliance of João Palhinha momentarily saved Spurs, as he hammered home an equalizer in the 78th minute to set up a grandstand finish.
Semenyo’s Final Word
With the game’s **Balance** hanging by a thread, Bournemouth found one final gear. As the clock hit the 90th minute, D. Brooks carved out an opening for A. Semenyo, who clinicaly dispatched the winner. Statistically, Spurs dominated with 16 shots to 11, yet Bournemouth’s conversion was the story—scoring three times from just three shots on target. Even an outstanding defensive effort from Cristian Romero couldn't prevent the late collapse, leaving the North London side to rue their missed chances in a game they largely controlled on paper but lost on the pitch.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a 73rd-minute penalty for Tottenham, denying them a crucial opportunity to equalize earlier and potentially changing the game's final momentum.
What made João Palhinha the Man of the Match?
Palhinha dominated the midfield with an 8.5 rating, scoring a vital goal and providing the defensive stability that nearly earned Spurs a point.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High tactical intensity and Bournemouth's extreme clinical edge—scoring three goals from just three shots on target—created a volatile and exciting scoreline.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
A Winter Slump at the Vitality
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This mid-table clash feels more like a fitness exercise than a high-stakes Premier League duel.
The Setup
The mid-winter chill at Vitality Stadium mirrors the cooling ambitions of both Bournemouth and Tottenham. Sitting 15th and 13th respectively, this fixture arrives with a sense of stagnation rather than the usual high-octane drama associated with the top flight. The Form for both sides is concerning; the Cherries have failed to secure a win in their last five outings, while Spurs have tumbled down the table following consecutive losses. Without any major Stakes beyond consolidating a mid-table spot, the intensity may struggle to reach boiling point. The Balance of the match suggests a tactical stalemate where neither side possesses the clinical edge to break the other down consistently, and the Stars for both clubs have failed to shine in recent weeks.
Key Battle
With no standout individual matchups, the match will be decided by tactical discipline. Bournemouth’s tendency to sit deep and absorb pressure will clash with Tottenham’s struggling possession-based approach. The battle between the Cherries' low block and Spurs' narrow attacking width will likely lead to a congested middle third with very little room for creative expression.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious affair. Tottenham will likely dominate the ball but lack the guile to unlock a stubborn, if occasionally fragile, Bournemouth defence. A scrappy 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, leaving both sets of fans wanting more from their winter campaign.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you're a die-hard fan. The metrics suggest a low-quality affair with minimal excitement.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw. Both sides lack the confidence to go for the throat.
Where are Bournemouth and Tottenham in the league table?
Tottenham sit in 13th with 27 points, while Bournemouth are 15th with 23 points.
What is Bournemouth's current form?
Bournemouth are winless in five matches (LDLDD), struggling for any consistent rhythm.
Who is expected to win this match?
The odds slightly favour Bournemouth at home, but a draw is the smartest pick.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.