Will there be a difference in class?
The FA Cup offers what feels like a Premier League duel. The only flaw is that not both teams play in the English top flight. This can be seen quite clearly with Bournemouth and Leicester in the betting odds for the match
Despite the different leagues, the market value is only 342:225. This is due to the parachute payments after relegation. These also make the nominal second division team a dangerous opponent, although the predictions for Bournemouth vs. Leicester seem quite clear.
Recent performances seem to favor the visitors, who have collected three times as many points as the home side in their last five matches. However, the role in the respective league should not be forgotten here. The objective is: relegation meets promotion. This can also be seen in the odds for Bournemouth and Leicester
Bournemouth – Statistics & current form
The cherries are thriving on the south coast of Britain. This has nothing to do with climate change, but rather a clever summer of transfers. Admittedly, Bournemouth is only partially known as one of the centers of the entertainment industry. But the fact that AFC can certainly provide amusement has been demonstrated time and again this season.
After 25 match days, they have scored 33 goals. So it’s only good cherries with the Black & Reds to a limited extent. The main striker is Dominic Solanke (14+3). He is the classic focal point in the attack of the southern Englishmen.
In his slipstream, Antoine Semenyo (4+2), Marcus Tavernier (2+4), Justin Kluivert (3+0) and Luis Sinisterra (2+2) help to ensure that the harvest is also correspondingly plentiful. Considering the class of the English top flight, it should be possible to do something against the leaders of the second tier.
Breezy back line
But if there’s one thing that can knock the cherries off the trees, it’s the airy backcourt. There have already been 47 shots to mourn in their previous starts. A solid defense definitely looks different.
Only the three (currently) relegated teams from Luton (51), Burnley (58) and Sheffield U. (65) are worse in a league comparison. Although the attacking department usually has the hosts’ backs, the three points in the last five starts also clearly show the problem.
There was nothing to be gained against Liverpool (0:4) and Fulham (1:3). Against Newcastle (2:2), West Ham and Nottingham (1:1 each) there were points, but also goals conceded. Perhaps it will be a good omen that the last game without conceding a goal was the last game in the FA Cup against Swansea (5-0).
Predicted line-up for Bournemouth:
Neto – Kerkez, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith – Cook, Christie – Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo – Solanke
Leicester – Statistics & current form
The mission to regain promotion is in full swing. Now there is a vacation from the core business, so to speak. Should the hosts’ defensive behavior not be a suitable argument for a goal bet, the Foxes can certainly help out with their attack. They have the strongest offense in the Championship.
They have scored 70 goals in 33 rounds. A value of over 2.0 per goal is not only respectable, but also looks very good on the betting slip. Eleven goals in the last five rounds also show that everything looks good at the moment.
In total, there have only been three games without a goal. There was nothing to celebrate against Hull (0:1), Leeds (0:1) and Middlesbrough (0:1). However, the last of these defeats dates back to November 11. With the English holidays in the bag, that’s 19 games. It’s obviously not possible without goals
The agony of choice
With such a potent attack, there are of course several contenders for a place on the betting slip. Arguably two of the hottest stocks to score are Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (10+12) and Stephy Mavididi (10+4). Behind them, however, Leicester line up in a wide front. Jamie Vardy (10+1), Patson Daka (7+4), Kasey McAteer (5+0) and Issahaku Fatawu (3+9) could be considered the leaders of the attack at most clubs.
Due to the high quality density of the Foxes, some of the limelight is lost here. Although the Championship is not the Premier League, what it lacks in quality it makes up for in physical toughness. The Foxes will probably also bring this to the Cup. So it will be exciting, both on the pitch and on the betting slip.
Predicted Leicester line-up:
Hermansen – Choudhury, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin – Pereira, Winks – Mavididi, Dewsbury-Hall, Fatawu – Daka
Bournemouth – Leicester head-to-head / H2H result
The balance of the duel between the opponents has been quite clear in the recent past. Five wins for the men from the south are matched by just two for the visitors. So it’s no wonder that the odds for Bournemouth v Leicester have a clear direction
Bournemouth – Leicester betting tip
On paper, everything looks relatively clear. The Cherries have done well in the Premier League so far and are also playing attractive soccer. The visitors are also shining, but in the second tier. This starting position also has a clear influence on the predictions for Bournemouth and Leicester
With all due respect, the Bournemouth vs Leicester clash should end up as betting tip 1. Cup games are always a tricky affair, but the quality of the first division team should be enough.
