Both Leeds and Bournemouth return to Premier League action this weekend when they meet at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The hosts got an impressive 3-1 win away at Wolves last time out, taking them to 12th place with seven points in total from their opening five games.
Meanwhile, the visitors are flying in fourth with 10 points from the equivalent amount of fixtures, after earning a 0-0 draw at home to Newcastle last weekend. The Cherries will fancy themselves to pick up all three points against newly-promoted Leeds though.
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Leeds vs Bournemouth prediction: Score-draw with goals galore?
Key stats
- Leeds' victory over Wolves ended a four-game winless run in all competitions.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in three league matches, winning twice.
- Five of the last six H2Hs across all competitions have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth
Leeds' win against Wolves will give them confidence heading into this match, and we feel that they could hold their own against Bournemouth. The Cherries are difficult to beat though, and so we can see the spoils being shared here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bournemouth favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bournemouth are just favoured by bookmakers to take home all three points. Both a draw and a Leeds victory on home soil can be backed at over 30%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Leeds hold slight edge
Leeds have actually won three of the last five H2Hs between the two sides, with Bournemouth winning two. A common theme is the large amount of goals scored across those meetings, with 22 at an average of over four per match!
England Premier League 30/04/23
Bournemouth
Leeds
England Premier League 05/11/22
Leeds
Bournemouth
England Championship 20/01/15
Leeds
Bournemouth
England Championship 16/09/14
Bournemouth
Leeds
Leeds preview: Bogle fit after injury scare
Jayden Bogle is fit after his ankle was swollen against Wolves, while Dan James also has a chance of playing. Leeds will remain without both Willy Gnonto and Lucas Perri though through injury.
Predicted lineup: Darlow (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff; Aaronsen, Calvert-Lewin & Okafor
Last five results:
- Wolves 1-3 Leeds
- Fulham 1-0 Leeds
- Leeds 0-0 Newcastle
- Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Leeds
- Arsenal 5-0 Leeds
Bournemouth preview: No fresh concerns
Bournemouth have reported no fresh injury concerns at the time of writing. Adam Smith, Enes Unal and Lewis Cook remain out for the Cherries.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK); Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Brooks & Evanilson
Last five results:
- Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle
- Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton
- Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 0-2 Brentford
- Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves
Player to watch: Anton Stach
Anton Stach really made a difference for Leeds in helping them beat Wolves 3-1 at Molineux in the Premier League last weekend. Indeed, the midfielder was one of three new signings for the Whites to score their first goal for the club, which was a sumptuous free-kick no less, and he also managed to grab himself an assist.