AFC Bournemouth - Burnley predictions

AFC Bournemouth are likely on their way to a decisive victory, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about the visitors’ prospects. Bookmakers are pricing a home win at 1.48, which is quite in line with most expert opinions.

The current perspective makes the situation straightforward. Given the superiority of AFC Bournemouth and the 6.50 odds given to Burnley to win, it is evident that a victory for the visiting team would be a shocking surprise.

It’s fair to say The Cherries demonstrated their character in the last Premier League clash. They held it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes against a tough rival and managed to record an important draw (Manchester United).

Burnley supporters knew that they probably couldn’t hope for much the last time we saw them despite the team’s home-field advantage. The betting odds clearly marked them as the underdogs, so the HT/FT defeat could be seen coming from a mile away.

Though the 5 concessions over the past 3 away games for Bournemouth may not directly affect this particular match, such a history may be cause for concern for their supporters.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Burnley’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

Tip bookmakers are pricing an away win at 6.50, which makes The Clarets’s short-term prospects quite grim. They’re already in the relegation zone with just 10 points earned in 17 games, and the competition this season is heating up.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.74, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.