Will the Foxes secure their first league win since returning to the Premier League this weekend when they play host to Bournemouth?
The Cherries won their second game of the campaign on Monday night and will be looking to build upon that result this weekend.
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Leicester vs Bournemouth prediction: Both teams to score at The King Power Stadium?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Leicester's last five matches.
- Three of Bournemouth's last six outings have ended with both teams scoring.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the Saint's last six matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in three of the Cherry's last four fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 2-2 Bournemouth
Three of Leicester's last four outings have ended in stalemates after 90 minutes and while we have backed at least three goals to be scored in this game, a 2-2 correct score prediction makes the most sense for what should be a close and competitive Premier League encounter.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bournemouth backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 43/19 (3.26) – 30.6%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.50) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bournemouth are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5% but we are predicting a close game between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bournemouth in front
The Cherries have won three and lost two of their last five encounters with Leicester in league and cup with the Foxes claiming a 1-0 extra-time win when the pair last locked horns in the FA Cup back in February.
England FA Cup 27/02/24
Bournemouth
Leicester
England Premier League 08/04/23
Leicester
Bournemouth
England Premier League 08/10/22
Bournemouth
Leicester
England Premier League 12/07/20
Bournemouth
Leicester
England Premier League 31/08/19
Leicester
Bournemouth
Leicester preview: Yet to win in the league
The Foxes came close to causing an upset at Arsenal last weekend but two stoppage-time goals handed the Gunners a 4-2 victory.
Leicester have managed to pick up three draws from their opening six matches and sit one place above the relegation zone as things stand.
Jakub Stolarczyk, Patson Daka and Jannik Vestergaard all look set to miss the Bournemouth game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Hermansen (GK), Faes, Justin, Okoli, Kristiansen, Winks, Ndidi, Skipp, Buonanotte, Vardy & Mavididi
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Arsenal
4
Leicester
2
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Walsall
0 (0)
Leicester
0 (3)
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Everton
1
Leicester
1
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Crystal Palace
2
Leicester
2
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Aston Villa
2
Leicester
1
Bournemouth preview: Hit and miss this season
The Cherries ended their two-game losing run on Monday night when they played host to their south coast neighbours Southampton.
Evanilson, the man brought in to replace Dominic Solanke, opened his account for the Cherries in their comfortable 3-1 win against the Saints.
Tyler Adams is on his way back from injury but isn't expected to be available until the second half of October.
Predicted lineup: Kepa (GK), Smith, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Christie, Cook, Tavernier, Semenyo, Evanilson & Ouattara
England Premier League 30/09/24
W
Southampton
1
Bournemouth
3
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Liverpool
3
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 14/09/24
L
Chelsea
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
W
Everton
2
Bournemouth
3
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
West Ham
1
Bournemouth
0
Player to watch: Wilfred Ndidi
Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi has made an impressive start to the season for Steve Cooper's side, despite the Foxes not winning any of their opening six league games.
Ndidi is playing in a more advanced role for the Foxes this season compared to his usual position in front of the back four. This has allowed the Nigerian midfielder to create a lot more chances for Jamie Vardy and co with Ndidi claiming four assists already this season.
Ndidi has impressed in his new position for the Foxes
We're backing Ndidi to put in another impressive performance on Saturday, causing the Bournemouth defence plenty of issues, and we wouldn't be surprised if the 27-year-old set up another goal.
