The Premier League crowd is set to be electrified once again as Bournemouth and Luton gear up to face off. The upcoming game scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, starts at 3:00 PM UTC, where the Vitality Stadium will be the stellar stage of action.
Head-to-Head Battle
The last 5 meetings between the two teams have been a mixed bag with both teams managing 2 victories apiece, while one game ended in a draw. The last encounter saw Luton emerging victoriously with a worthy 3-2 scoreline on January 15, 2022.
Form Guide: Bournemouth
Bournemouth is in fine form with no losses in their last 4 games. Their last 5 encounters have seen them trounce Manchester United (3-0) and Crystal Palace (2-0), held a draw by Aston Villa (2-2)), and defeat Sheffield Utd (3-1), Newcastle (2-0).
Bournemouth’s Last 5 Games
- Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace 0-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
- Sheffield Utd 1-3 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle
Form Guide: Luton
On the other hand, Luton doesn’t seem to be in their top form as they’ve lost their last 3 away games. Their recent run of games includes matches against Manchester City (1-2), Arsenal (3-4), Brentford (3-1), Crystal Palace (2-1), and Manchester United (1-0).
Luton’s Last 5 Games
- Luton 1-2 Manchester City
- Luton 3-4 Arsenal
- Brentford 3-1 Luton
- Luton 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Manchester United 1-0 Luton
Players Not in Action
The game will mirror the absence of injured players. Bournemouth is hampered by several injured players, including M. Aarons, T. Adams, R. Fredericks, L. Kelly, E. Marcondes, D. Randolph, A. Scott, and H. J. Traore.
Predictions Corner
In light of recent performances and the strength of their squad, betting odds favour a Bournemouth win or a draw. Bournemouth currently stands at 14th position with 19 points while Luton is at a disadvantageous 18th position with 9 points. This game will mean more for Luton as a win can push them up the table.