3 AFC Bournemouth vs 1 Southampton
Cherries take on Saints in Monday's episode of Premier League football.
In a bid to rebound from back-to-back defeats, Bournemouth hosts Southampton at the Vitality Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash, hoping to capitalize on home advantage and end their Monday night hoodoo.
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool as they take on Southampton in Monday’s Premier League game.
The Cherries are currently in 13th place with five points (1W, 2D, 2L). They hope to put an end to their back-to-back defeats (DDWLL) in this clash.
However, Bournemouth's recent form isn’t promising, with five losses in their last eight Premier League matches (1W, 2D, 5L). Additionally, they have a poor record on Mondays, losing five of their seven Premier League games played on this day (1W, 1D, 5L).
A win here remains crucial. We may see Bournemouth field a 4—2—3—1 formation with Evanilson leading the attack. The 24-year-old Brazilian has yet to score for the Cherries, having made two appearances for the club.
Meanwhile, Tyler Adams is Bournemouth’s only confirmed absentee for the match.
Southampton
Southampton are in 19th place, six spots below Monday’s opponents, having earned only a point after five Premier League games (0W, 1D, 4L). This is their fewest tally at this stage of a league season since 1998-99, when they failed to pick up any points after five games.
The Saints came close to securing their first win of the season in last weekend's game against newly promoted Ipswich Town. However, a stoppage-time goal from Sam Morsy (90’+5) dashed their hopes of grabbing three points.
Despite failing to notch their first victory, Russell Martin’s side managed to end a four-game losing streak in the Premier League (LLLLD). The Saints will be eager to correct last weekend’s missteps when they visit the Vitality Stadium for Monday’s Premier League encounter.
Southampton can find inspiration in their record of not conceding a goal in their last three away games against Bournemouth. A 4-3-3 formation featuring Cameron Archer, Tyler Dibling, and Fraser could be the preferred attacking lineup for Monday’s clash.
Suspended captain Jack Stephens will serve his third and final match ban here. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Will Smallbone are doubtful, while Gavin Bazunu is ruled out.
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