The home supporters bank on a win and three points in this match, and the home advantage should work against a struggling visitor. AFC Bournemouth are in 10th spot while the guesting Southampton worry at 18th.
- AFC Bournemouth have the most conceded goals in the first half (14) in Premier League
- Southampton have the fewest clean sheets (0) in Premier League
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for AFC Bournemouth and Southampton.
AFC Bournemouth form and stats
AFC Bournemouth have collected 8 points from their Premier League home games so far after 2-2-1.
An away draw last time out for AFC Bournemouth, facing Fulham in a game that ended 2-2. Solanke, an attacker, was the declared top performer for the team in that game, earning a rating of 7.51 (out of 10). Solanke scored one goal, served one assist and hit one key pass.
Ahead of that match, Bournemouth won a home game hosting Leicester City (2-1).The goals haven't exactly been flowing for AFC Bournemouth here at Vitality Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (4 from 5 games). Bournemouth have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Southampton form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Southampton have produced an overall stat of 1-0-4 so far. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Southampton are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Southampton played 1-1 against West Ham United in their previous match. Salisu was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.84. The defender Salisu won 5 of 6 duels.
A 0-4 defeat away at Manchester City before that.A quick return to home after this game, as Southampton are hosting Arsenal in the Premier League only four days away.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Southampton as they have only managed to score 3 times from 5 away games in the league. Southampton have conceded 11 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Statistics for the prior ten meetings involving these two contenders are: two wins for Bournemouth, four draws and four wins for Southampton. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.
Top Goalscorers
  P. Billing 3 goals |  J. Lerma Solís 2 goals |  D. Solanke 2 goals |
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 3 | Played | P | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 22 | 4 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 11 | 18 |
| 80% | 60% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 60% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 60% | 70% |
| 60% | 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| 40% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| 40% | 20% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 40% | 60% |
| 30% | 60% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 60% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 60% | 40% |
| 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 6 | 4.8 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| 1.6 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.8 | 6.4 | 6.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 1.6 | 3.3 |
| 34% | 33% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 27% |
| 15.2 | 12.4 | 12 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 12.6 | 13.5 |
| 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
- AFC Bournemouth have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- AFC Bournemouth have the most conceded goals in the first half (14) in Premier League
- AFC Bournemouth have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Southampton have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Southampton have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Southampton have the fewest clean sheets (0) in Premier League
- Southampton haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Arsenal | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 23 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 23 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 16 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
| 9 | Brentford | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 13 |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 13 |
| 11 | Fulham | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 12 |
| 12 | West Ham United | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| 14 | Everton | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 9 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 9 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 | Southampton | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -9 | 8 |
| 19 | Leicester City | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 | Nottingham Forest | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 | -16 | 5 |
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