Bournemouth AFC

vs

Leicester City

Predictions & Betting Tips

Cherries face Foxes in a ‘must win’ Premier League encounter

Bournemouth AFC’s 2024-2025 Premier League season has been a solid mid-table campaign overall, and the Cherries sit 11th in the table with 53 points from 36 games. The last three games for Bournemouth have seen them pick up one win, one draw and one defeat, but they did beat Arsenal away in a gutsy 2-1 win and managed a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United. Ahead of the visit of Leicester, the bookmakers make Bournemouth the clear favourites at -263, whilst the Foxes are priced up as underdogs at +790. For those interested in making a Bournemouth AFC vs Leicester City prediction, the odds certainly suggest a potential home win.

Leicester look to extend positive run

The Foxes have had a dreadful campaign and are 18th in the standings with just 25 points from 37 matches. Leicester are already relegated, but they have improved in recent weeks with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five league games. Our Bournemouth AFC vs Leicester City preview highlights Leicester’s recent form improvements, shown by their 2-0 win over Southampton and then a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town. Last time out, Leicester drew 2-2 away at Nottingham Forest, and they are unbeaten in three.

Bournemouth are on the up

In contrast to Bournemouth’s solid season, the Cherries have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five Premier League games, with Antoine Semenyo scoring two of their four goals in that run. This Bournemouth AFC vs Leicester City prediction must also take into account the fact that Leicester have won the last two Premier League head-to-head matchups, including a 1-0 victory at home seven months ago. Since taking over at Leicester in late November 2024, Ruud van Nistelrooy has overseen a change in approach that focuses on counter-attacking football, with Jamie Vardy leading the line as ever with nine goals in 35 league games. Andoni Iraola has instilled his own style on Bournemouth’s football since taking over in July 2023, with Bournemouth playing fast-paced, wing-based soccer that suits their adventurous full-backs.