Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Sunday, May 25, Bournemouth will play their final Premier League match against Leicester. Kick-off is set for 17:00 Central European Time. Here’s my take on this intriguing clash.
Bournemouth vs Leicester: Match facts and head-to-head
- Bournemouth have lost their last two matches, with just one win in their last five games.
- Leicester are unbeaten in three consecutive matches: two wins and one draw.
- Leicester have managed only three away victories this season.
- Bournemouth have won just once in their last six home games.
- Bournemouth have conceded in four straight matches, while Leicester have scored in each of their last three fixtures.
- Leicester have lost to nil in 43% of their matches, while Bournemouth have suffered such defeats in just 16% of their games.
- Leicester have kept a clean sheet in just 8% of their victories.
- In the reverse fixture, Leicester edged Bournemouth 1-0. In the last five head-to-head meetings, the Cherries have claimed three wins, while the Foxes have two.
Bournemouth vs Leicester: Match preview
Bournemouth fought hard for eighth place in the table, which could have offered a shot at European football. However, a run of two consecutive defeats and just one win in their last five matches dashed those hopes. Now, with only one game left, they trail eighth place by five points—there’s no chance left.
Leicester’s situation is even bleaker—the team has officially been relegated to the Championship. After 37 rounds, the Foxes have just 25 points and sit 18th in the table. Still, their end to the season has been decent, with a three-match unbeaten streak. In the previous round, Leicester defeated Ipswich 2-0. That match was Jamie Vardy’s last home appearance, and this clash with Bournemouth will be his farewell in a Foxes shirt.
Probable line-ups
- Bournemouth: Kepa; Smith, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Scott, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
- Leicester: Stolarczyk; Pereira, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Ndidi, Skipp; McAteer, Buonanotte, El-Hannouss; Ayew
Prediction
This match carries no tournament significance for either side, so expect open and free-flowing football. Vardy will play his final game for Leicester, while Bournemouth wrap up their season at home. Both teams are likely to go on the attack, so betting on a total over 3 goals at odds of 1.68 looks justified.
