Bournemouth vs Swansea Prediction & Betting Tips (25 January)

For its entry into the running in this FA Cup, Bournemouth had to work hard and make up a 2-goal deficit at the break to win against a poorly ranked Championship side, Queens Park Rangers, 2-3. In the Premier League, the Cherries are currently 12th and are 9 points ahead of the first relegated team. After a sluggish start to the championship, they showed a clear return to form by going 7 games without defeat in November and December, 6 wins and 1 draw. Faced with big names during the last 2 days, Bournemouth could not avoid defeat against Tottenham 3-1 and Liverpool last weekend 0-4. In the previous round, Swansea benefited from the support of its fans to logically eliminate Morecambe 2-0, who play in League Two 4th division.

The task promises to be more difficult this Thursday against an elite team. Well stuck in the soft underbelly of the Championship this season, the Welsh now occupy 16th place in the standings with 10 points behind 6th place and 9 ahead of the first relegation place. Slowly these days, they have only won once in the last 5 days, for 2 draws and 2 defeats. Last weekend, Swansea lost to Southampton at home 1-3.

Bournemouth remain without potential starting defenders Smith and Kerkez, number 2 goalkeeper Randolph and long-term absentees Adams and Fredericks, all of whom have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Furthermore, wingers Ouattara and Semenyo are currently with their selection to compete in the African Cup of Nations. Absent due to suspension last weekend, the important Senesi defender is available this Thursday. On the attacking front, we should find the essential Solanke (12 goals in PL). This winter, replacements Traoré (Naples) and Rothwell (Southampton) left the club. As for Swansea, the starting defenders Cabango and Key, the interesting midfielder Walsh and the less important midfielder Parker are still missing, injured.

. Furthermore, the participation of the little used Abdulai (midfielder) and Ginnelly (forward) is not assured. Forwards Lowe and Yates are the club's top scorers in the league with 6 goals. Winger Patterson (5 goals and 4 assists in the Championship) also plays a key role.