Handicap Bournemouth (0)
Handicap Bournemouth (0)
Bournemouth is actively fighting for survival in England’s elite division. The team shares the 18th line of the table with West Ham, giving them extra points.
In the last 5 rounds, Wisienki managed to win 2 times, including an unexpected victory over Liverpool (1:0) before the international break. However, such results are a consequence of lucky circumstances rather than a natural result. In each of these meetings, Bournemouth were clearly behind the opponent in terms of expected goals scored. On average per game, the team generates 0.87 xg with an allowable 1.76 xg and ranks last in the Premier League for these components.
Fulham, of course, coped with its main task – to stay in the top flight of the country. Now the team can rest and end the season peacefully.
The football of summer residents is based on intense pressure in the middle third of the pitch and organizing attacks during the opponent’s transition phases. This style allows the team to create a lot of sharp moments (xg = 1.25), but fails to find a balance. In terms of expected goals conceded (xga = 1.66), it ranks in the top three.
Key players like Mitrovic (11+1) and Willian (3+2) will not help in the upcoming Fulham game.
Bournemouth, although one of the worst teams in the league, has not yet lost motivation for tournaments. I think that Wisienki can take advantage of the rival’s personnel problems.