With just one game left, Leicester City travel to the Vitality Stadium with no miracle capable of saving them from relegation. Bournemouth, safe in mid-table, will look to end the season in style in front of their fans. Ahead of the game on Sunday, May 18, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the lowdown.
Bournemouth vs Leicester City Match Preview
Bournemouth enter this fixture comfortably in 11th place with 53 points from 37 matches—a solid campaign that has seen them finish the season far removed from relegation worries. The hosts will aim to put on a show for the home fans and wrap up the campaign on a high after a valiant effort in a 3–1 loss to Manchester City.
Leicester, meanwhile, are in dire straits. Sitting 18th with 25 points from 37 matches, the Foxes have no chance of survival, even with a win. While victories against Southampton and Ipswich recently gave them a glimmer of hope, their away record remains below par.
Bournemouth vs Leicester City Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- 05.10.2024 – Leicester 1–0 Bournemouth
- 27.02.2024 – Bournemouth 0–1 Leicester (FA Cup)
- 08.04.2023 – Leicester 0–1 Bournemouth
- 08.10.2022 – Bournemouth 2–1 Leicester
- 12.07.2020 – Bournemouth 4–1 Leicester
Bournemouth have dominated this fixture in recent Premier League meetings, winning four of the last five.
Recent Form: Bournemouth
The Cherries have proven competitive against top sides. Despite losses to Aston Villa and Manchester City, they stunned Arsenal 2–1 at the Emirates and drew against Manchester United. Their 1–0 win over Fulham at home also showcased their ability to grind out results.
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth have picked up respectable results. They held Manchester United to a 1–1 draw, beat Fulham 1–0, but suffered narrow defeats to Aston Villa and Manchester City. With 27 points from home matches, they’ve shown they can compete with the best when in form.
Recent Form: Leicester City
Leicester have two wins in their last five matches, defeating Ipswich and Southampton at home. However, their away form paints a bleaker picture. They haven’t won a Premier League game on the road since February and have endured heavy losses to Wolves, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
The Foxes have struggled away from home all season. Their last five road games include losses to Wolves, Man City, and Chelsea, and draws with Brighton and Nottingham Forest. A porous defense and a lack of attacking threat have been key contributors to their dismal position.
Player to Watch: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
If Leicester are to produce a strong performance, Wilfred Ndidi will be vital. The Nigerian midfielder has been one of the few consistent players in the squad and could be pivotal in midfield battles.
Bournemouth vs Leicester City Betting Odds
- Home Win (Bournemouth) – 1.39 on 1xBet
