The Cherries have a difficult run of fixtures in the Premier League.
Bournemouth had been enjoying a fruitful second season in the Premier League before tripping up slightly in their last two games, which saw them slump to a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough before handing David Moyes his first win in charge of Sunderland at the Vitality.
So, it appears as if Eddie Howe’s side are the epitome of inconsistency and predicting their results is becoming more and more futile. However, here’s a look at how they may fare in their next five games.
Stoke City (a)
Stoke will prove a tricky opposition for Bournemouth, particularly away from home. While Stoke have been beaten twice at the Bet365 Stadium in the league already, those losses were to significantly better opposition (Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur). In addition, the Potters are unbeaten in their last six, meaning the Cherries will be met with staunch resistance.
Prediction: Stoke 2-1 Bournemouth
Stoke City’s Bojan Krkic celebrates scoring their first goal with Stoke City’s Peter Crouch (L) and Charlie Adam
Arsenal (a)
Potentially one of the trickiest fixtures given the potential circumstances. The Gunners play Manchester United the week before this game and will either be invigorated by an away win at Old Trafford or be targeting a comeback after dropping points. This, therefore, will be another one which Bournemouth will do well to get points out of.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s Jack Wilshere in action with Sunderland’s Duncan Watmore
Liverpool (h)
While the Vitality Stadium has been something of a stronghold this season, the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland there will be a major concern. Especially given the run of fixtures the Cherries have, they’ll need every one of their 11,000 fans behind them on 4th December as they host the potential league leaders.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Liverpool
Burnley (a)
Another bitterly difficult away fixture against the always-competitive Burnley. They truly have made Turf Moor their fortress and, with this clash presenting a potential six-pointer, it could be a cagey affair for both sides.
Prediction: Burnley 1-0 Bournemouth
Burnley manager Sean Dyche
Leicester City (h)
The shaky form of defending champions Leicester will give the Cherries some encouragement after a difficult run of fixtures predominantly away from home. This could again be Bournemouth’s chance to turn the screw in a tightly-packed Vitality Stadium and this season’s Leicester may well wilt under the pressure.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester
Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and Danny Drinkwater look dejected at the end of the match
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