Premier League Gameweek 21
Bournemouth 3 - 2 FT Tottenham
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
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
Our take on every player in this match
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álex Jiménez 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
James Hill 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Marcos Senesi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8
Rating
Adrien Truffert
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alex Scott 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Tavernier
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Eli Junior Kroupi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antoine Semenyo 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Forwards
Evanilson
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Fraser Forster 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julio Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Veljko Milosavljević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Amine Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enes Unal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remy Rees-Dottin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
50
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristian Romero 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Micky van de Ven
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Djed Spence
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
João Palhinha 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Rodrigo Bentancur 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Lucas Bergvall
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Xavi Simons
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Mathys Tel
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Antonin Kinsky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăgușin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Davies
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca 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
Wilson Odobert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Scarlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2025 | Tottenham | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 12/05/2024 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 12/31/2023 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 08/26/2023 | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 04/15/2023 | Tottenham | 2 - 3 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 10/29/2022 | Bournemouth | 2 - 3 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 07/09/2020 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 11/30/2019 | Tottenham | 3 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 05/04/2019 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
03/09/2025
12/05/2024
12/31/2023
08/26/2023
04/15/2023
10/29/2022
07/09/2020
11/30/2019
05/04/2019
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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Semenyo Snatches Victory in Vitality Volley
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. 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.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Winter Slump at the Vitality
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. 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.