Leicester vs Bournemouth Preview
- Tournament: Premier League.
- Date: Saturday, October 5.
- Time: 2:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: King Power Stadium.
Leicester vs Bournemouth will be one of five games kicking off at the same time in the Premier League on Saturday as two teams from the bottom half come together.
The Foxes will look to quickly move on from their heart-wrenching defeat against Arsenal in their last game as they conceded two stoppage-time goals to lose the game 4-2. They are one of five teams in the Premier League who are yet to record a win as they have managed three draws and three defeats in the league so far this season. However, playing another team in the bottom half could present the perfect opportunity to record the first win.
The Cherries, on the other hand, have made a perfectly balanced start to their season. They have recorded two wins, two draws, and two defeats in the league this season. Their last game was a comfortable 3-1 win against Southampton at home and they will look to carry on in the same vein of form. They have won two and lost two of their last four games so they will look to bring some consistency to their results as the season progresses.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Leicester Team News
Manager Steve Cooper went with a full-strength lineup in the Foxes’ last game but they fell to a defeat. They will be without three players for the next one, with Patson Daka, Jakub Stolarcyzk and Jannik Vestergaard ruled out for the next one. He will go with the same lineup that faced Arsenal.
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth’s stand-in manager Tommy Elphick fielded a strong lineup in the last game in Andoni Iraola’s absence as they secured a comfortable win against the Saints. As of now, they have no injury concerns or suspensions and Elphick will have all his players at his disposal to select for the next one.
Leicester vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Leicester Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen.
Defenders: James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen.
Midfielders: Oliver Skipp, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi.
Forwards: Facundo Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy (C).
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Defenders: Adam Smith (C), Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez.
Midfielders: Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie, Marcus Tavernier.
Forwards: Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson, Dango Ouattara.
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Leicester vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record
The last five meetings between these two sides have all resulted in one or the other team winning. As things stand, Leicester have won two and Bournemouth have won three of the last five meetings across competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 28/02/24 | Bournemouth 0-1 Leicester AET | FA Cup |
| 08/04/23 | Leicester 0-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 08/10/22 | Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester | Premier League |
| 12/07/20 | Bournemouth 4-1 Leicester | Premier League |
| 31/08/19 | Leicester 3-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch Out in Leicester vs Bournemouth
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester)
The Nigerian midfielder has excelled in his new role in attacking midfield and has contributed with four assists so far this season. One of those came in the last game against Arsenal, and two against Crystal Palace in a 2-2 draw earlier in September. The team will once again rely on his creativity in the final third as they venture forward in search of goals.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Semenyo made a great start to this season as he provided three goal contributions in as many games to start the season. However, he drew blanks in the two games that followed but came up with an assist in his last game. The 24-year-old Ghanaian is one of the Cherries’ main outlets and the team will rely on him for creativity in the final third.
Leicester vs Bournemouth Prediction
As far as history between these two teams goes, the game is bound to produce plenty of goals, or at least end-to-end football. While this may be entertaining for neutrals, both teams will look to go for the win and might leak goals on the other end as shown below. Bournemouth have recorded two wins this season, while the Foxes are yet to do so and might struggle.
Prediction: Leicester 1-2 Bournemouth
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Where to watch Leicester vs Bournemouth live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports. |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports. |
| India | Star Sports, Hotstar. |
| Spain | DAZN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Leicester vs Bournemouth?
A. Leicester will host Bournemouth on Saturday, October 5 at 2:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Leicester vs Bournemouth for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Leicester vs Bournemouth?
A. Leicester 1-2 Bournemouth.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Leicester vs Bournemouth?
A. Leicester have won two, while Bournemouth have won three of the last five.
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