Two teams with much to be positive about meet, as mid-table Leeds United take on a Bournemouth side that ended the last matchday in the top four.
Match News and Current Form
Leeds’ new signings inspired them to beat Wolves 3-1 last weekend with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor and Anton Stach all scoring in an impressive come-from-behind win, in which all the scoring was done before half-time. The goals were very welcome given the Whites had failed to score in their three prior Premier League outings (D1, L2) and if they need more here, it’s worth noting the last time they scored more than twice in a Premier League game at Elland Road was in November 2022 against next opponents Bournemouth!
Bournemouth lost 4-3 on that day but have found goals harder to come by of late, and arrive following a dour 0-0 draw with Newcastle last Sunday. The point kept them in the top four so the Cherries can’t be too disappointed as not since 2018/19 have they gained ten points in their first five top-flight games (W3, D1, L1). Having made their joint-best Premier League start, Andoni Iraola’s side now seek a little more consistency on the road, where they have scored in each of their last four away league fixtures (W2, L2).
Head-to-Head History
Leeds have a perfect home league record against Bournemouth (W7) and had the better of this H2H anywhere over the years (W11, D2, L2).
Hot Stats and Streaks
There have been fewer than four yellow cards shown in all five of Leeds’s league fixtures this term.
Leeds are yet to concede a league goal at home this season and could become the third promoted side to start a Premier League campaign with three clean sheets at home.
Bournemouth have collected either two or four cards in each of their five league games this season.
Bournemouth have won all three Premier League games this term in which they led at half-time.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Leeds’ Noah Okafor completed the scoring against Wolves, and four of his last five scoring club appearances came in games containing over 3.5 goals. Bournemouth’s top scorer this term, Antoine Semenyo, has scored all three of his goals between the 60th and 80th minute.
Bournemouth could again be without Lewis Cook, who missed the Newcastle game due to a shoulder injury, while Jayden Bogle picked up a knock for Leeds against Wolves and is a doubt. Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James are close to returns from their injuries.
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Betting Analysis
Bournemouth have started the season well, but they’ve always struggled at Elland Road and with Leeds back among the goals, our tip is to back the draw.
Author: John Pennington