Eddie Howe’s struggling Cherries welcome in-form Huddersfield to the Vitality Stadium in need of 3 vital points. Despite their impressive win at Stoke last time out, Bournemouth only sit one place and one point outside of the relegation zone and will be feeling the pressure to put points on the board. Huddersfield haven’t travelled particularly well this term but are sitting comfortably in 10th position.
English Premier League – Bournemouth vs Huddersfield Town – Saturday 18th November 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at PaddyPower |
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Bournemouth
HuddersfieldBournemouth
The Cherries have struggled this term and have only picked up 10 points from their first 11 games. Uncharacteristically, Eddie Howe’s men have struggled for goals – managing a mere 7 so far this term – a real concern for the south coast outfit. Joshua King has scored 2 goals already this term and looks to be slowly rekindling his form from last season.
Huddersfield Town
David Wagner has overseen a remarkable rise at the John Smith’s Stadium and the fairy tale has continued into the Premier League. The Terriers claimed the prize scalp of Manchester United last month and have only lost 4 top-flight games so far this term. Despite only managing 8 goals this term, Huddersfield’s defence has been very difficult to break down and in Aaron Mooy (2 goals this season) they have one of the league’s brightest creative talents.
Head to Head
Huddersfield hold the superior head to head record in this fixture – leading by 18 wins to Bournemouth’s 13 with an additional 18 draws being played out between the two sides. The teams last met in 2015 – the season where Bournemouth secured their promotion to the Premier League. The Cherries won 4-0 at the John Smiths Stadium whilst the reverse fixture at the Vitality Stadium was a 1-1 draw.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams have struggled for goals this season – only 15 goals scored between them.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a strong bet at 4/5 with William Hill.
Joshua King has been in decent form this season and could be the bright spark the Cherries are looking for.
Joshua King to score anytime looks a shrewd move at 6/4 with Coral.
Attacking prowess hasn’t been on the agenda for either of these teams this season meaning goals could be hard to come by.
Under 3.5 goals in the match is the banker bet at 1/4 with Ladbrokes.
Despite Huddersfield’s strong start to the season – they have only won once on the road in the Premier League this term.
Bournemouth to win the match is a sensible bet at 17/20 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 0 Huddersfield Town – 6/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Bournemouth won last time out and need to continue their streak of form in order to pull away from danger.
Bournemouth to win the match and keep a clean sheet looks over priced at 4.16 with Bet 365.