Struggling Premier League side Bournemouth will host Championship leaders Burnley in Kings Park, Boscombe on Saturday in the third round of the FA Cup. The Venue: Vitality Stadium. Time: 16:00
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Burnley to win — 2.87
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.99
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Combo: Bournemouth to score + Burnley to win — 5.55
Burnley head into this FA Cup clash as the Championship but as the underdogs for some reason. The Clarets are in better shape, having won their last five Championship games, unlike Bournemouth, who have lost four of their last five Premier League matches. For this reason, I have backed Burnley to go against the odds to get the win.
Five out of Burnley’s last seven matches across all competitions ended with over 2.5 goals. The Championship side loves scoring and are likely to repeat the same against Bournemouth, who lost 3-0 at Manchester United on Tuesday night in the league.
Burnley may be in top form in the past few weeks but they have struggled to keep clean sheets against opponents with top techniques. They are likely to let in one goal or two against
but still go on to win the game.
The Cherries are in danger of returning to the Championship next season due to their dreadful form in the Premier League this season.
They have lost four of their last five league games and occupy the 15th position with 16 points, two ahead of 18th-placed Nottingham Forest, after 18 matches.
The Clarets under the care of Vincent Kompany are in the right direction to book their way back into the top flight, thanks to their current form.
Burnley have won 16 matches and lost only 2 out of their 26 games so far and comfortably sit at the top with 56 points.
It will be a tough game for both sides but there’s a massive difference in form between both clubs. Burnley have won their last five league games, and Bournemouth have lost four of their last five league matches, hence Burnley to win.
It’s a stretch but I am backing Burnley to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
Back Burnley to score one goal before the final whistle.
Marcus Tavernier, David Brooks and Norberto Murara Neto ruled out. Ryan Fredericks and Junior Stanislas are doubts about the game.
Goalkeeper: Travers
Defenders: Kelly, Senesi, Mepham, Smith
Midfielders: Anthony, Lerma, Cook, Christie
Forwards: Billing, Solanke
Ashley Westwood and Darko Churlinov are ruled out due to injuries.
Goalkeeper: Muric
Defenders: Maasten, Beyer, Harwood-Bellis, Roberts
Midfielders: Cullen, Cork, Brownhill
Forwards: Zaroury, Rodriguez, Tella
This match will be played at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth, Dorset)
This starting whistle will sound on January 7th, 2023. 15:00 UTC.
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