Bournemouth vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (27 February)

In the previous rounds of the FA Cup, Bournemouth first had to work hard to win against QPR 2-3 before inflicting a real correction on Swansea 5-0. In the Premier League, the Cherries occupy 14th place in the standings with 8 points ahead of the red zone. In a good position to avoid the decline, they have however been moving forward slowly for some time, as evidenced by their current series of 7 games without a win, 3 draws and 4 defeats. After taking a point from Newcastle 2-2, Bournemouth lost to Manchester City last weekend 0-1. To reach this level of the competition, Leicester took over two residents of their championship: Millwall 2-3 and Birmingham 3-0.

Relegated from the Premier League at the end of the previous year, the Foxes obviously aim to move up immediately. They are also at the top of the Championship with 6 points ahead of their closest pursuer. After having lined up 4 wins in a row, Leicester performed less well during the last 2 days with setbacks suffered against Middlesbrough 1-2 and at the runner-up Leeds last Friday 3-1.

Bournemouth still cannot count on potentially starting defenders Aarons and Hill as well as long-term absentees Adams and Fredericks, all on the flank. However, no other absences are to be deplored this week. Arriving this winter from Getafe, striker Enes Unal has not yet established himself in the starting 11 due to the excellent season of Dominic Solanke (14 goals and 3 assists in the PL). The Turkish international could take advantage of this meeting to gain playing time unless the coach decides to field his typical team. As for Leicester, midfielder Ndidi is still missing, who has been injured since the end of December.

Otherwise, the Foxes can count on most of their strength. The offensive players Vardy (10 goals in the Championship), Mavididi (10 goals and 4 assists in the Championship) and Dewsbury-Hall (10 goals and 12 assists in the Championship) are available and are all applying to start. The squad includes many elements who have tasted the joys of the Premier League. We are thinking in particular of defenders Ricardo Pereira and Faes or even midfielder Winks.