Five straight wins and not a single goal conceded: Bournemouth vs Leeds prediction
On October 31, Bournemouth will host Leeds at the Vitality Stadium in the ninth round of the English Premier League. The hosts are in impressive form and will be aiming for a sixth straight win in all competitions. The visitors sit seventh, but have been unable to win in their last four league games. The teams are separated by just two points, so the result could significantly alter their positions in the table.
Bournemouth: five wins with a 14-0 aggregate score
After a disappointing start under Marco Rose, Bournemouth have undergone a dramatic transformation. The team have won their last five matches in all competitions without conceding a single goal. Particularly impressive are three 3-0 victories — against Milan in the Europa League, Manchester United in the league and Aston Villa in the League Cup. Their latest success came despite making eight changes to the starting XI. In the Premier League, the Cherries have climbed to 13th and can now win three consecutive league matches without conceding for the first time in their history.
Despite their resurgence, their home record remains mixed: just two wins in their last 11 league matches on home soil. Injury problems also persist. Alex Scott, Alex Toth and Julián Araujo are sidelined, while Veljko Milosavljević's availability is in doubt. On the positive side, Eli Junior Kroupi has returned after a lengthy recovery. Evanilson remains the team's main attacking threat, having scored four goals in his last five matches.
Leeds: a reliable defence but a shortage of wins
Daniel Farke's side have gone four league games without a win, although they have lost just once during that run. After an emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle, they followed it up with three draws and a defeat, including a goalless draw against bottom-of-the-table Sunderland. Leeds have shared the points with their opponents five times in just eight rounds. Their defence, however, remains one of the best in the league: they have conceded only six goals, with fewer allowed only by Arsenal. Goalkeeper James Trafford saves 82.4% of shots on target.
Leeds have not won away from home since the opening round, when they beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Ahead of the trip to Bournemouth, the coaching staff will be unable to call upon Mateo Joseph and Joe Rodon, while Anton Stach is a doubt. Nico Elvedi has recovered from illness, while Noah Okafor should be fit to feature in attack alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Bournemouth have won their last five matches in all competitions with a 14-0 aggregate score
- Leeds have conceded just six goals in eight Premier League rounds
- The teams have scored 20 goals in total across their last four league meetings
Can Leeds stop Bournemouth's winning streak? Bournemouth vs Leeds prediction
Bournemouth are riding a wave of confidence and have shown an impressive balance between attack and defence. Rose's team have handled even strong opponents with confidence, while the return of players from injury gives the manager more options.
Leeds can make things difficult thanks to their organised defence, but their frequent draws and lack of away wins in recent rounds raise doubts. Previous meetings between the sides suggest an entertaining, high-scoring contest, but the hosts' current form looks more convincing.
