The Matchday 38 Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Leicester will take place on May 25 at Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. Leicester: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side couldn't stand up to the top-five contenders. In the last two rounds, the club lost to Aston Villa (0-1) and Manchester City (1-3). As a result, the team dropped to 11th place in the standings and lost their chances of qualifying for European competitions. Note that Bournemouth will not rise above ninth place.
- In the last 12 Premier League matches, the club has only achieved two victories (4 draws and 6 losses).
- Both teams scored in 8 of Bournemouth's last 11 league games.
- No more than one goal was scored in the first half in 14 of the club's last 15 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-3-3)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Julian Araujo, Illya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Høysen – Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier – Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Evanilson.
Midfielder Lewis Cook is suspended for 3 matches.
Leicester
Ruud van Nistelrooy's side are unbeaten in three consecutive Premier League matches. At home, the team defeated Southampton and Ipswich 2-0, and drew 2-2 away with Nottingham Forest. This unbeaten streak is the first for Leicester in the concluding championship. The club is in 18th place in the table and will play in the Championship next season.
- At least one team failed to score in 12 of Leicester's last 14 Premier League games.
- No more than three goals were scored in 9 of the club's last 11 league matches.
- Leicester have not won the first half in their last 16 away Premier League matches (6 draws and 10 losses).
Predicted lineup for Leicester (4-5-1)
Jakub Stolarczyk – Wout Faes, James Justin, Luke Thomas, Conor Coady – Wilfred Ndidi, Jordan Ayew, Boubakary Soumare, Bilal El Khannous, Kasey McAteer – Jamie Vardy.
Referee
Lewis Smith (England)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: Bournemouth vs. Leicester
Having lost all chances to remain in the Premier League, Leicester relaxed, which allowed them to earn 7 points in the last three league matches. In two games, the team defeated their relegation zone neighbors. However, against opponents higher up in the standings, Leicester is still not ready to compete on equal terms and is likely to lose once again.
Bournemouth had a good season. There was a chance to qualify not only for European competitions but also for the Champions League, but since mid-February, the club suffered a series of unfortunate defeats, even against lower-ranked opponents. I believe that in the final round, the team will aim to please their fans and will overcome the league's underdogs. Therefore, I expect a confident victory for the hosts, and my prediction is Bournemouth with a handicap of (-1).
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
