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Bournemouth vs Leeds United â Predicted lineup and team news
TL;DR
Bournemouth faces Leeds United with hopes of a club-record finish as they aim to break a streak of home draws. Despite struggling against promoted teams, Bournemouth's unbeaten run boosts their confidence.
Key points
- Bournemouth is eighth in the league table.
- They have not won against promoted teams this season.
- Bournemouth has a 13-game unbeaten run.
- Andoni Iraola aims for a club-record finish.
- Bournemouth has only two wins in fifteen meetings with Leeds.
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Bournemouth vs Leeds United â Predicted lineup and team news
Andoni Iraola targets a club-record finish for Bournemouth before his announced departure after the current campaign, as they entertain Leeds United on Wednesday.
Bournemouth sit eighth in the table after a clinical win on Tyneside last weekend. They look to avoid a fifth successive home draw on Wednesday night. The Cherries have struggled against promoted teams this season. They have taken zero wins from five such matches so far. Despite this, their 13-game unbeaten run provides the squad with immense confidence.
Iraola has revolutionised the sideâs attacking output since taking charge at the Vitality Stadium. His team averages nearly ten attempts per game in their free-flowing system. That said, the side has only two wins in fifteen league meetings with Leeds. They must overcome this historical hurdle to secure continental football for next year. Success today would keep them level with Chelsea and Brentford in a tight race.
Bournemouth team news
The hosts will be without Justin Kluivert for tonightâs crucial league fixture. He has been sidelined since January with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Lewis Cook and Julio Soler are nearing a return after returning to training. A decision on their involvement will likely be made on Wednesday morning. In their absence, and will control the midfield.
Q&A
What is Bournemouth's current league position before facing Leeds United?
Bournemouth is currently in eighth place in the league table.
How many wins has Bournemouth achieved against promoted teams this season?
Bournemouth has not won any of their five matches against promoted teams this season.
What historical challenge does Bournemouth face against Leeds United?
Bournemouth has only two wins in fifteen league meetings with Leeds United.
