Southampton - AFC Bournemouth betting tips and odds

Southampton are definitely more likely to win, though all three possible results are quite reasonable to expect. This makes it hard to make reliable betting predictions when this match is concerned, though we may find some betting value.

The visiting team is cognizant of the task before them. A victory over Southampton on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy feat.

It’s fair to say The Saints were not expected to return home from their previous league trip with anything more than their tail between their legs. However, a brave display saw them earn a colossal point (Arsenal) after they even had a first-time lead against a heavily favoured rival.

While AFC Bournemouth’s previous Premier League match-up was somewhat hard for them, though the fact that they played as hosts made fans hope for a positive outcome. Such hopes were in vain - Bournemouth were already behind at half-time, and the game ended in a decisive 0:4 victory for West Ham United.

The hosts will be looking to cut down on the number of goals they concede. They’ve recorded more than 5 total concessions over the last 3 matches, which is usually a cause for concern.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over AFC Bournemouth’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.

The Saints already have a victory over Bournemouth on their record. It happened earlier in this running season of the Premier League, marking them as the clear favourites for the upcoming showdown.

The hosts went through a slew of unfortunate injuries recently, rendering some of their players unavailable for the match this Thursday. Valentino Livramento, Mohammed Salisu, Juan Larios López will not be playing, though the team is still considered likely to win.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 2.08 odds offered at Unibet.