Bournemouth vs Leicester Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Bournemouth vs Leicester on and what time does it start? Bournemouth vs Leicester will take place on Saturday 8th October, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Bournemouth vs Leicester taking place? Bournemouth vs Leicester will take place at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England
Where can I get tickets for Bournemouth vs Leicester? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Bournemouth vs Leicester on in the UK? Bournemouth vs Leicester will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Bournemouth vs Leicester in the UK? Bournemouth vs Leicester cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
BOURNEMOUTH
- Since losing 9-0 to Liverpool at the end of August, Bournemouth have embarked on a four-game unbeaten run under caretaker manager Gary O’Neil, the most recent of which was the goalless draw against Brentford last weekend.
- Ryan Fredericks, Ben Pearson and Joe Rothwell are all back in training and could make the squad, while the condition of David Brooks is something of a mystery at the moment.
LEICESTER
- There was finally something to cheer about for Leicester fans with their 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest representing their first Premier League victory of the season, and Brendan Rodgers will hope his men can kick on now after they lifted themselves off the bottom of the table.
- The Foxes suffered a setback however, in the form an injury to defensive midfielder Wilfried Ndidi, and he joins Ryan Bertrand and Ricardo Pereira on the sidelines, with Papy Mendy a further doubt.
THE TEAM NEWS
BOURNEMOUTH
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Neto; Smith, Mepham, Senesi, Zemura; Tavernier, Cook, Lerma, Billing; Moore, Solanke
UNAVAILABLE: Kelly (Injured), Stanislas (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Fredericks (Fitness), Pearson (Fitness), Rothwell (Fitness), Brooks (Injured)
LEICESTER
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Ward; Castagne, Evans, Faes, Justin; Soumare; Maddison, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy
UNAVAILABLE: Bertrand (Injured), Pereira (Injured), Ndidi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mendy (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
It has taken some time but Leicester finally clicked into gear on Monday with an impressive James Maddison inspiring them to a resounding victory over Nottingham Forest, and they now take on another promoted side in the form of Bournemouth. The Cherries have tightened up under Gary O’Neil, who is yet to oversee a loss, but Leicester will be feeling much more confident now and back-to-back wins looks like a distinct possibility for them. Defending set-pieces has long been an issue for the Foxes though, and they will be vulnerable to Bournemouth there, so don’t be surprised to see them concede along the way.
TIP: LEICESTER TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
