Leeds United and Bournemouth will battle for three points in Matchday 6 of the Premier League on Saturday. The game will be played at Elland Road.
The home side comes into the game on the back of a 3-1 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Leeds went behind to Ladislav Krejci's eighth-minute strike before Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized just past the half-hour mark. Anton Stach and Noah Okafor completed the rout before the halftime break.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a goalless draw at home to Newcastle United. The stalemate saw the Cherries climb to fourth in the standings with 10 points from five games. Leeds are 12th with seven points.
Leeds United vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Leeds United have won 11 of their 15 head-to-head games against Bournemouth. Bournemouth were victorious twice, while two games ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash took place in April 2023, when Bournemouth claimed a 4-1 home win.
- Five of the last six games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Four of Bournemouth's last five games across competitions have produced fewer than three goals, with one side keeping a clean sheet.
- Leeds United have won all seven home games against Bournemouth in the league.
- Bournemouth have gained 10 points in their first five league games for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
- Leeds are aiming to become the third promoted side to start an EPL season with three clean sheets at home.
Leeds United vs Bournemouth Prediction
Leeds United fans might have had relegation concerns heading into this campaign following the struggles of recently promoted sides. However, some of their fears have been allayed by the impressive start their side has made.
Bournemouth, for their part, have also made a bright start to the season. They just missed out on European qualification last term and will be looking to go one better this time around. A bright start to this game could be crucial to their chances, with the Cherries having won all three games they have led at half-time this season.
Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Bournemouth
Leeds United vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals