Sunday plays host to a proper South Coast Derby as Southampton travel to arch-rivals Bournemouth in a big game for both clubs. Southampton were buoyed by a 4-1 win in their last home game and they will be eager to carry on that form at Bournemouth. The Cherries are unbeaten in their last 3 Premier League matches and look to be showing form at an important period of the season.
English Premier League – Vitality Stadium – Sunday 3rd December 2017 – 13:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Bournemouth
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The Cherries smashed Huddersfield in their last home game before clinching a decent point at Swansea City – making it 3 clean sheets in a row. The return of Callum Wilson seems to have added a focal point to their attack, from which they are benefitting. Eddie Howe’s men have climbed to 13th place in the table, with 14 points to their name after their opening 13 matches. Callum Wilson tops the scoring charts for the Cherries with 4 goals – despite only playing 350 minutes of competitive football this season.
Southampton
Prior to their 4-1 win over Everton, the Saints had struggled for goals this term – but they now have 13 goals from their first 13 games. The Saints have now climbed to 10th place in the table – on 14 points and they will be eager to push on up the league from there. Charlie Austin’s return from injury was welcome for Mauricio Pellegino and the Englishman bagged 2 goals against Everton to take his tally to 3 goals this season – at an average of 73 minutes per goal.
Head to Head
Despite their geographical rivalry – the two sides have only met on 25 previous occasions, with Southampton winning 12, Bournemouth winning 7 and 6 draws being played out between the teams. Their most recent meeting was a 0-0 stalemate back in April 2017 whilst the equivalent fixture was a 3-1 win for the Saints last term almost a year ago.
Odds and Predictions
Bournemouth’s attacking play has improved in recent weeks – as has Southampton’s.
Both teams to score – YES– looks a strong bet at 5/6 with Sky Bet.
Callum Wilson looks integral to the Cherries success this term and his pace is a real asset for their style of play.
Callum Wilson to score anytime looks unbelievable value at 2/1 with Paddy Power.
This could be a very even game between two well matched sides.
The match to be a draw and half time and full time looks an excellent punt at 4/1 with Bet 365.
With the wealth of attacking talent on show it could be an excellent game.
The match to finish as a draw looks a wise move at 9/4 with Stan James.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 1 Southampton – 11/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
With local rivalry at stake the atmosphere is sure to be fiery but they are two very well matched sides on paper. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score pays a healthy 10/3 with Ladbrokes.