Burnley vs. Bournemouth Preview (What To Know Before Betting)
Burnley vs. Bournemouth
Having each experienced a winless streak throughout February, Burnley and Bournemouth aim to kick off March on a positive note as they face each other in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at Turf Moor.
Vincent Kompany’s team encountered a second-half setback, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace last weekend. Simultaneously, the Cherries faced elimination from the FA Cup by Leicester City in extra time during the midweek fixture.
Following Oliver Glasner’s successful start at Crystal Palace last weekend, speculation surrounding Kompany’s future at Burnley intensified, given the Clarets’ comprehensive three-goal defeat at Selhurst Park.
Burnley vs. Bournemouth
Despite being a newly-promoted side and having Josh Brownhill sent off in the first half, Burnley resisted for over an hour on the Eagles’ turf. However, an 11-minute burst in the second half saw Chris Richards, Jordan Ayew, and Jean-Philippe Mateta breach the Burnley net, marking the team’s third consecutive league loss.
Kompany’s squad has conceded an alarming 11 goals in their last 270 minutes of top-flight football, currently sitting 19th in the standings. They are only ahead of Sheffield United due to an inferior goal difference, facing an 11-point gap to Nottingham Forest in 17th place.
What to remember – Burnley vs. Bournemouth
Bournemouth encountered little difficulty creating chances in their cup clash with Leicester; however, the challenge for Iraola’s team lay in converting those opportunities. The possible comeback of Solanke is expected to bring a touch of ruthlessness that was lacking in midweek.
Facing a Burnley side struggling with confidence and displaying subpar attacking performances at home, the potential return of Solanke could contribute to extending the Clarets’ winless streak into double figures. Bournemouth aims to alleviate any renewed relegation concerns with a narrow victory, adding another setback to Burnley’s season.
Betting tip for Burnley vs. Bournemouth
Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.