At 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 5th, Leicester City (0-3-3, 17th) will host AFC Bournemouth (2-2-2, 11th) at King Power Stadium in Leicester. The money line odds for this match are +215 for Leicester City, +114 for Bournemouth, and +275 for a draw. The over/under goal line is currently at 2.5 goals, and Leicester City is paying out -162 for the over compared to +130 for the under.
AFC Bournemouth vs. Leicester City Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: AFC Bournemouth at Leicester City
- Where: Leicester at King Power Stadium
- Date: Saturday, October 5th
- Betting Odds BOR +114 | LEI +215 O/U 2.5
AFC Bournemouth Preview
Through six matches, AFC Bournemouth sits 11th in the EPL with a record of 2-2-2. They have been favored in two matches, going 2-0, while going 0-2-2 as the underdog. Their last three matches have resulted in a 1-2 record, with their lone win coming against Southampton FC. Overall, they are 8 points, one behind Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
Antoine Semenyo is the top scorer for AFC Bournemouth this season, and he is also 15th in the EPL with three goals. He has taken seven shots on goal, which is 16th in the league. Lewis Cook has two assists, which is 13th in the EPL, and he also has one goal. This season, Bournemouth is 9th in the EPL in goals per match, and they have taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches. They are also 5th in the league in shots on goal and 5th in corners.
After giving up three goals to Liverpool FC on September 21st, the AFC Bournemouth defense has played better as of late. Over their last three matches, they have given up just three goals, and they have not given up more than two goals in any match this season. Keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is 10th in the EPL with 17 saves, but he has yet to record a clean sheet. Overall, the Bournemouth defense is 11th in the EPL in goals allowed, and they are 6th in blocked shots and 3rd in interceptions.
Leicester City Preview
Through six matches, Leicester City has yet to win a match, going 0-3-3. Their three points have them sitting in 17th place in the EPL, just behind Crystal Palace. They have played just one match at home, going 0-1-2. Overall, they have been the underdog in five of their six matches. After this match, they will head on the road to take on Southampton FC on October 19th.
Leicester City has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 12th in the EPL. James Justin is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net twice this season. He is also 33rd in the EPL in goals scored. Jamie Vardy has also scored twice this season and is 73rd in the EPL in shots on goal. He leads the team in that category. James Justin also leads the team in assists, while Facundo Buonanotte is second on the team in that category and 24th in the EPL.
Leicester City’s defense has struggled this season, as they are giving up the second-most goals per match (2.0) and have the fewest blocked shots in the EPL. They are also 17th in fouls per match. Mads Hermansen has started six matches in goal and leads the EPL with 31 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet. Over their last four matches, they have given up eight goals, including four to Arsenal FC.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City Free Pick
Our projections for this EPL matchup between AFC Bournemouth and Leicester City have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with a payout of +275. Taking a look at the matchup, Leicester City is one of the top teams in the EPL in terms of shooting percentage, but they are taking on an AFC Bournemouth club that is 11th in goals allowed and 3rd in interceptions. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Enes Ünal for AFC Bournemouth, while Jamie Vardy has the best odds to score for Leicester City.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +275
