Exciting soccer action in England will take place across the coming weekend, as fourth round weekend in the FA Cup takes center stage. The action kicks off at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday, as Bournemouth host Swansea.
Before Betting On Bournemouth vs Swansea
For just the second time in FA Cup history, Bournemouth and Swansea will collide in the competition. The only previous meeting between the sides in the competition was staged in November 2000, with the Cherries landing a 2-0 success. In fact, it is very much advantage Bournemouth based on the historical meetings between the sides in recent history.
Swansea come into this match on the road after going 12 without a victory against the Cherries in all competition. Over that period, they have suffered eight defeats. That includes a 3-2 loss against Bournemouth already this term in the EFL Cup. However, no side has previously eliminated the Swans in both domestic cup competitions in the same season.
Bournemouth will have a point to prove in home matches in the FA Cup this week, as they have suffered defeats in each of their last two against sides from a lower division. That includes a loss against Championship side Burnley last term. However, they have still won 21 of their last 31 home matches against sides in a lower division.
However, Swansea have underperformed against top-flight sides in the FA Cup, having lost each of their last six. The Swans have conceded at least three goals in each of those matches over that period. Their most recent success against a top-flight side came against Man United in January 2014 when Swansea were also playing their soccer in the Premier League.
Bournemouth vs Swansea Offshore Odds & Pick
Swansea have struggled against top-flight opposition in the FA Cup since dropping into the Championship, and that could be the key trend to consider this week. Therefore, we will be siding with the Cherries picking up a victory to reach the fifth round.
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