Bournemouth vs Leicester City: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Bournemouth vs Leicester in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Bournemouth vs Leicester
Date: Sunday 25 May 2025
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Our predictions for Bournemouth vs Leicester
The match at Vitality Stadium promises to be an intriguing encounter. Bournemouth, despite their injury concerns, will be eager to capitalise on their home advantage and secure a win to boost their faint European aspirations. Leicester, on the other hand, will be looking to end their season on a positive note despite their relegation.
Expect Bournemouth to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities, while Leicester will likely rely on counter-attacks and set pieces. The game could be tight, but Bournemouth's home form and attacking options should give them the edge.
Match Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester
Form Guide & Team Overview
Bournemouth
The Cherries had been competitive before two consecutive defeats, managing to secure an impressive win at Arsenal. However, their home form has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their recent loss to Aston Villa.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 1-3 vs Man City (A)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
- Win: 2-1 vs Arsenal (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Man United (H)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
Leicester City
Despite their relegation, Leicester have shown resilience, particularly in their home games. Their away form has been less impressive, but an eye-catching point at Nottingham Forest in their most recent game on the road will have confidence levels high.
Last 5 league matches:
- Win: 2-0 vs Ipswich (H)
- Draw: 2-2 vs Nott'm Forest (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Southampton (H)
- Loss: 0-3 vs Wolves (A)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)
Head-to-Head Record
Bournemouth and Leicester have had competitive encounters in recent years, but Bournemouth have just about had the upper hand, winning three of the last five meetings.
Recent Results
- Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth (05 Oct 2024)
- Leicester 0-1 Bournemouth (08 Apr 2023)
- Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester (08 Oct 2022)
- Bournemouth 4-1 Leicester (12 Jul 2020)
- Leicester 3-1 Bournemouth (31 Aug 2019)
Injury & Suspension Report
Bournemouth
- Enes Unal (Knee) - Out
- Luis Sinisterra (Hamstring) - Out
- Ryan Christie (Groin) - Out
- Dango Ouattara (Groin) - Out
- Alex Scott (Jaw) - Out
- Lewis Cook (Suspended) - Out
Leicester
- Abdul Fatawu (Knee) - Out
- Stephy Mavididi (Muscle) - Out
- Mads Hermansen (Groin) - Out
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Muscle) - Out
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Brooks, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
Leicester (4-2-3-1)
Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Soumaré, Ndidi; El Khannouss, Ayew, McAteer; Daka
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Antoine Semenyo vs Wout Faes: Semenyo's pace and directness will be a significant threat to Leicester's defence, particularly against Faes, who will need to be alert to the winger's movements.
- Patson Daka vs Illia Zabarnyi: Daka’s attacking threat will be crucial for Leicester. Zabarnyi will have the challenging task of keeping the lively striker quiet.
- Tyler Adams vs Wilfred Ndidi: The midfield battle between Adams and Ndidi will be pivotal. Both players are known for their tackling and ability to break up play, and their duel could dictate the tempo of the game.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Bournemouth have scored 10 goals in their last three Premier League home games against Leicester.
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