On August 10, from 15:00 pm, Bournemouth start the new Premier League season with a match in the company of the newly promoted Sheffield United. The “hoteliers” approach the new season with great confidence, but Bournemouth will be a difficult opponent in the first stage.
The “Cherries” have an excellent share of victory in front of the guests, but we must not forget that Sheffield United won ALL four straight duels with Bournemouth, since 2011: it was 2-0, 2-1, 5-3 and 1- 0 for red and white. Bournemouth were one of the spectacular teams of the previous season, and this summer’s friendly confirmed the offensive style of Howe’s band. Moreover, the hosts of the weekend have a style that favors betting on goals, which we will try again.
In the last three preparatory matches, Bournemouth won with Brentford (3-1) and Lyon (3-0), but lost to Lazio (3-4). Sheffield United defeated Northampton (2-0), Chesterfield (5-0) and Barnsley (4-1), but gave up on Burton (1-2) and Reims (1-3). It is possible to attend a comfortable “GG” at Vitality Stadium. However, the hosts’ victory is more logical and more affordable. At bookmakers, Sheffield United is a favorite to be the weakest team of the season in the Premier League!
PROBABLE TEAM IN BOURNEMOUTH – SHEFFIELD UNITED:
Bournemouth: Travers – A. Smith, S. Cook, Ake, Rico – Ibe, Surman, Lerma, Fraser – Wilson, King
Sheffield United: Henderson – Basham, Egan, O’Connell – Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens – Robinson, McGoldrick
PREDICTION: Bournemouth to win @ 2,04
