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Premier League: Bournemouth vs Southampton
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-01 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Bournemouth lost 0-3 away to Liverpool in the last match, suffering two consecutive defeats in the league. After five rounds of the league, Bournemouth has recorded one win, two draws, and two losses, showing a mediocre performance. This summer, Bournemouth lost their top scorer Dominic Solanke, but subsequently brought in Brazilian striker Francisco Evanilson. Without Solanke, Bournemouth’s attack has changed, but that doesn’t mean the team has become ineffective. So far this season, only Brighton and Manchester City have had more shot attempts than Bournemouth. In the league, Bournemouth has scored a total of five goals and conceded eight, showcasing decent attacking power but slightly lacking in defensive capabilities. When facing strong teams, Bournemouth’s defense often struggles to hold up, and the weak defense has affected the team’s overall performance and results.
Southampton drew 1-1 at home against Ipswich Town in the last match, and the team is still win-less in the league, showing very poor form. Last season, Southampton successfully gained promotion through the playoffs, and the 38-year-old head coach Russell Martin extended his contract with the club until 2027 due to his excellent performance. However, after five rounds of the league, Southampton has only managed one draw and four losses, putting Russell Martin’s job at risk. As a rookie coach leading a team in the Premier League for the first time, Martin’s traditional possession-based style has proven ineffective under the intensity of the Premier League. So far this season, Southampton has only scored two goals while conceding as many as nine. The team’s attack poses no threat, and the defense is full of leaks, leaving head coach Russell Martin in need of solutions.
Comparing the overall strength and performance of the two teams, Bournemouth is clearly superior to Southampton. Additionally, Southampton is still searching for the first win in the league, and their away performance has been very weak. Facing such a struggling Southampton, Bournemouth, with the advantage of playing at home, is expected to secure all three points in this match.
Bournemouth’s Last 5 Games: LLWLD
24-09-21 Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
24-09-15 Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea
24-08-31 Everton 2-3 Bournemouth
24-08-29 West Ham United 1-0 Bournemouth
24-08-25 Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle United
Southampton’s Last 5 Games: DDLLW
24-09-21 Southampton 1-1 Ipswich Town
24-09-18 Everton 1-1 Southampton
24-09-14 Southampton 0-3 Manchester United
24-08-31 Brentford 3-1 Southampton
24-08-29 Cardiff City 3-5 Southampton
Head To Head Record:
23-07-26 Southampton 2-3 Bournemouth
23-04-28 Southampton 0-1 Bournemouth
22-10-20 Bournemouth 0-1 Southampton
21-03-20 Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton
20-07-19 Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton
Prediction: Bournemouth to win