Bournemouth is set to host Leeds United at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday in their next Premier League match as Marco Rose’s men look to register their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.
Bournemouth vs Leeds – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 31st October.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is set to recall his strongest starting lineup for today’s Premier League clash after rotating heavily during mid-week cup action.
Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic will return between the posts to anchor the defence. However, the Cherries must navigate a few notable absences, as Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, and Alex Toth are all officially ruled out due to ongoing thigh injuries.
Additionally, defender Veljko Milosavljevic remains a major doubt following a late knee issue evaluation. On a brighter note, young striker Eli Junior Kroupi has successfully recovered from a lengthy layoff and is deemed fit enough to secure a place on the substitutes’ bench.
His return provides a welcome attacking boost, though in-form forward Evanilson is fully expected to lead the line up front once again as the primary focal point of the Bournemouth attack.
Leeds team news
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke faces significant fitness dilemmas as his side looks to break a frustrating streak of consecutive draws.
The Whites will be notably shorthanded in key areas, as crucial defender Joe Rodon has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, and forward Mateo Joseph is sidelined due to a knee issue.
Further complicating selection, midfielder Anton Stach faces a late fitness check as he struggles to overcome a painful foot injury. Despite these setbacks, the squad receives a major defensive boost with the return of Nico Elvedi, who has fully recovered from an illness and is expected to step straight back into the starting eleven.
Additionally, winger Daniel James is fit and pushing for involvement today after successfully overcoming a nagging back problem that limited his availability recently.
Form
Bournemouth
Bournemouth enter this fixture in spectacular form, riding a five-match winning streak across all competitions. Marco Rose’s side has discovered an incredible defensive rhythm, scoring 14 goals and conceding zero during this run. Their recent results include back-to-back 3-0 triumphs over AC Milan and Manchester United, followed by another dominant 3-0 victory against Aston Villa in mid-week cup action. Star forward Evanilson is heavily driving their current momentum.
Leeds
Leeds United have struggled for momentum recently, failing to secure a victory in their last four Premier League matches (D3 L1). Despite sitting seventh in the table, Daniel Farke’s side has been plagued by a high volume of draws, including consecutive stalemates against Manchester United (1-1) and Sunderland (0-0). However, the Whites remain incredibly tough to beat, boasting the division’s second-best defensive record with only six goals conceded all season.
Predicted lineups
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Adams, Cook; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson
Leeds: Trafford; Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Wilson, Okafor; Calvert-Lewin
How to watch Bournemouth vs Leeds?
The Bournemouth vs Leeds United match will not be broadcast live on television in the UK due to the 3pm blackout rule.
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