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Bournemouth vs Leicester City Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Venue: Vitality Stadium Kickoff Time: 16:00 (UK Time) Bournemouth still have the chance of securing a top half finish on the table and will no doubt be eyeing out that possibility when they host Leicester City. The hosts are playing confident football and will no doubt want to finish off strong. For the Foxes, they have said their goodbyes to Jamie Vardy and so you get the feeling that the team has begun to look forward to next season. Matches like this often present interesting angles for those following football betting closely.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability:
Home: 7/20 (1.35) – 72%
Draw: 37/10 (4.7) – 17%
Away: 7/1 (8.0) – 11%
*Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change
Head-To-Head Record
Last five meetings (All competitions).
05/10/2024: Leicester 1–0 Bournemouth
27/02/2024: Bournemouth 0–1 Leicester
08/04/2023: Leicester 0–1 Bournemouth
08/10/2022: Bournemouth 2–1 Leicester
12/07/2020: Bournemouth 4–1 Leicester
Bournemouth Current Form – WDDWL
Bournemouth come into this game with a degree of confidence and something tangible to play for – two aspects which make them a dangerous side to face. Yes, they seemingly went off the boil a little bit earlier in the season which might have cost them a place in Europe – but they have a chance to end their season on a high note in front of their fans here.
Key Players to Watch
Antoine Semenyo : He continues to play a massive role in the attacking ability of this Bournemouth team. He is no stranger to the back of the net, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see him close off a competitive season with a bang.
Justin Kluivert : Kluivert has been the epitome of consistency and in particular, offensive consistency. He leads the team for points secured in the final third and overall wins. We expect him to put this Leicester defence under a bit of pressure.
Lewis Cook: His versatility has been vital for the success of his team. He is a midfielder who has found himself at various points in the Bournemouth backline and his contributions will be felt all over the pitch.
Bournemouth Team News
The Cherries are without Dango Ouattara and Ryan Christie due to a groin injury, Luis Sinisterra is still battling a hamstring injury and Ene Unal is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.
Leicester City Current Form – LLWDW
In truth, Leicester were really good in both of their most recent encounters. They were more than competitive against Forest and the emotion of Jamie Vardy leaving seemed to sprout some sort of response from the Foxes in a bouncing King Power.
The fear of course is that in the shadow of that euphoria, are they going to be up for this one?
Key Players to Watch
Wilfred Ndidi: He continues to be a strong presence in midfield. He has shown his ability to attack the ball while also contributing to the build-up in his own midfield. He is a versatile player who likely doesn’t always get the praise he deserves but keep an eye on him here.
Kasey McAteer: There has been a lot of talk around the attacking threat Leicester hold now that they are without Vardy. There is no doubt that they will miss Vardy for sure – but they have exciting options revealing themselves more and more. Kasey McAteer is one of the newer names being rung out at the King Power and given what he has already shown in a Leicester jersey suggests he will be one to watch here.
Jordan Ayew: Jordan Ayew continues to be a presence and attacking threat for Leicester. His dynamic movement and ability to get his team into dangerous positions from almost anywhere on the pitch has made him a player worth following here.
Leicester City Team News
The Foxes come into this game without Abdul Fatawu, he is recovering from an ACL knee injury. Bobby Decordova Reid is dealing with a muscle injury and Mads Hermansen continues to negotiate a groin injury.
Predicted Line-Ups
Before placing any wagers, it’s worth being familiar with the relevant betting rules, as they can impact how certain markets like these are settled.
Bournemouth: 4-2-3-1: Arrizabalaga, Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Smith, Cook, Adams, Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier, Evanilson
Leicester City: 4-2-3-1: Stolarczyk, Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumare, McAteer, Ayew, El Khannous, Patson Daka
Suggested Bets
Bournemouth: Back the Cherries to show their class and come away with all three points here. They are littered with confidence and ability at the moment and will have too much for Leicester. 7/20 (1.35) with BetWinner
Over 2.5 Goals: These two teams have both been involved in high-scoring affairs of late – back the Over 2.5 Goals market here. 27/50 (1.54) with Stake
Both Teams to Score: Another avenue to consider would be Both Teams to Score. We think these odds are relatively generous given the defensive insecurity of both Leicester and Bournemouth. 43/50 (1.86) with Stake.
Value Bets
Antoine Semenyo (Anytime Goalscorer): He has been an attacking threat for Bournemouth all season – back the attacking ace to get on the scoresheet here. Get on at 3/1 (4.0) with Betway.
Ryan Christie to be Carded: Christie has been booked on various occasions throughout the season, he plays with high energy and intensity and often is often punished for his aggressive approach. 3/1 (4.0) with 1xBet
Bournemouth + Both Teams to Score: Combine these two betting suggestions for maximum value this weekend. 26/10 (3.6) with Pinnacle
Prediction: Bournemouth to Win
The Cherries have been impressive for the majority of the season. They have quality all over the pitch and come into this game looking to end the season off on a high. Leicester might have played their final match last week with all the emotion that would have gone into Jamie Vardy’s final game. Back the Cherries here.
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