Prediction: Bournemouth vs Luton Town

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to claim a welcomed Premier League boost on Wednesday night, Bournemouth will welcome relegation scrappers Luton to the Vitality.

Bournemouth

Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have mounted a dramatic late comeback at home against Sheffield United over the weekend, Andoni Iraola’s men will know that they missed out on a golden opportunity. Eventually having to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at the Vitality, it appears that the Cherries are seeking a recent boost. Although they might have gained plenty of plaudits prior to opening the New Year, Bournemouth have largely come crashing back down to earth. In fact, Wednesday’s hosts have claimed just a single win from any of their previous nine straight Premier League appearances – a run that stems all the way back to Boxing Day. Likewise, watching their FA Cup adventure come to an abrupt end on February 27th following penalties heartbreak at the hands of Championship high-flyers Leicester, the Cherries will know the importance of avoiding another potential banana skin here.

Team News

All still dealing with respective injury issues, Bournemouth will be unable to call upon the likes of Max Aarons, Ryan Fredricks and Lloyd Kelly on Wednesday night. Likewise, missing out against Sheffield United over the weekend, defensive talisman Marcos Senesi remains on the sidelines with a recent thigh issue.

While Dominic Solanke might have endured a frustrating afternoon at the Vitality on Saturday, the one-time Liverpool starlet will spearhead Bournemouth’s charge here. Finding the net after coming off the bench last weekend, 22-year-old Dango Ouattara will be hoping for a full recall on Wednesday night.

Luton Town

As for the visitors, while Luton might have mounted their own respective last-gasp comeback over the weekend, Rob Edwards’ men are enduring an extended Premier League struggle. Although the Hatters might have secured a famous top-flight return this season, they are still firmly battling it out in the drop zone and they do find themselves tipped as a leading relegation contender in 2024. While Wednesday’s guests might have eventually snatched a 1-1 stalemate away at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, the former Watford boss has seen his squad collect just a pair of points from any of their previous six Premier League appearances. Likewise, crashing out of the FA Cup on February 27th following an action-packed 6-2 drumming against Manchester City, Luton have gained a reputation for their rather glaring issues at the back.

Team News

Missing out away at Crystal Palace over the weekend, Luton will once again be without influential defender Amari’i Bell on Wednesday night. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Edwards’ camp will travel to the Vitality without the likes of Elijah Adebayo, Jacob Brown, Tom Lockyer and former Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.

Already notching eight Premier League goals so far this season, attacking talisman Carlton Morris will spearhead Luton’s charge on the south coast. Coming off the bench and bagging a dramatic late equaliser away at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, former Barnsley striker Cauley Woodrow will be hoping for a full recall.

Key Factors to Consider

• Bournemouth have collected just a single victory from any of their previous nine Premier League appearances.
• Luton have collected just a pair of points from any of their previous six Premier League appearances.
• The Hatters have shipped 23 goals in just their previous seven contests across all competitions.
• Bournemouth have recorded just a single Premier League clean sheet since back on Boxing Day.
• 10 of Luton’s last 11 appearances across all formats have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Snatching a stunning last-gasp point away at Crystal Palace over the weekend, Luton know that they face a must-win showdown here. Hoping to cash in on a Bournemouth side that have recorded just a single Premier League victory from their previous nine appearances, neutrals could be treated to an enjoyable affair from the Vitality on Wednesday night. With Luton seeing 10 of their last 11 outings finish with both teams finding the net we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet