Leicester remain winless in the Premier League this season, but they could be a popular prediction when they host Bournemouth at the King Power on Saturday.
The Foxes showed battling qualities at the Emirates last weekend, before eventually falling to a devastating 4-2 loss against Arsenal.
A third loss in six this season means that they come into the weekend sitting just a place above the drop zone.
Bournemouth are going along nicely under Andoni Iraola in 2024-25. Their 3-1 success over Southampton on Monday was their second victory of the season, and they responded well after losing back-to-back matches.
Odds: Cherries Short to Record Win on the Road
Bournemouth are a very short price to record a second win on the road this weekend, currently priced up at +116. Leicester will be a popular angle for bettors at +235, despite enduring a testing start to the campaign.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leicester | +235 |
| Draw | +266 |
| Bournemouth | +116 |
Cherries Dominate Recent League Encounters
| Total | Leicester | Bournemouth | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Premier League Games | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Goals | 33 | 16 | 17 |
Bournemouth boast a positive recent league record against the Foxes, winning each of the previous three. However, the Cherries were beaten 1-0 by Leicester in the fourth round of the FA Cup last term.
But, wins at the King Power have been rarer than the overall record indicates. The Cherries won on their previous visit in April 2023, ending a six-match winless sequence. Leicester had won each of the previous two before that defeat.
🚨⚽ TIP: The team playing at home has won five of the last six league meetings between the sides. (Leicester @ +235)
Leicester City Team News
Steve Cooper will have a near fully fit squad to select from this weekend. A trio of players miss out due to ankle injuries, including forward Patson Daka and defender Jannik Vestergaard.
The Foxes opted for a more cautious approach at the Emirates last Saturday, but the shackles could be off this weekend as their need for a win increases. Odsonne Edouard could be handed a start to offer a more direct target in the final third.
Possible Lineup
Mads Hermansen (GK); James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Jordan Ayew, Facundo Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi, Odsonne Edouard
Key Stat
Leicester have been vulnerable from corners this season, conceding 27 shots against to accumulate an xGA of 3.53.
Bournemouth Team News
The Cherries are unlikely to make wholesale changes this weekend, with Tyler Adams being the only player missing due to injury. The U.S. international isn’t expected to return until after the international break.
Antoine Semenyo has been one of the players to light up the Premier League so far this season. The 24-year-old netted his third goal on his sixth appearance of the season for the Cherries in Monday’s 3-1 win over Southampton.
Possible Lineup
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK); Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier, Dango Ouattara, Evanilson
Key Stat
Bournemouth have been excellent in the final third so far this season, registering 77 shots and accumulating an xG of 9.36.
Leicester vs. Bournemouth Prediction
While the trend of home victories is an interesting angle this weekend, it is hard to overlook the progressive start to the season that Bournemouth have enjoyed.
The Cherries have a menacing presence in the final third, and the speed of their wide players could cause havoc at the King Power. For that reason, the preference is for an away win.
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