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Bournemouth vs Leeds predictions: Cherries can extend impressive run

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Bournemouth have flourished under outgoing boss Andoni Iraola
Bournemouth have flourished under outgoing boss Andoni Iraola

A fantastic year to date has put Bournemouth in a strong position to qualify for Europe, as they prepare to face Leeds on Wednesday night.

Andoni Iraola’s men have moved up to eighth in the Premier League after back-to-back victories over Arsenal and Newcastle.

The Cherries now have a top-six position in their sights, as they face a Leeds team on the brink of sealing their place in the top flight for another season.

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Team news

Bournemouth are expected to stick with the same starting line-up that claimed a 2-1 win at St James’ Park on Saturday.

Former Leeds man Tyler Adams came on as a second-half substitute, but Ryan Christie and Alex Scott look set to keep their roles in the middle of the park.

The hosts are still without injured striker Justin Kluivert, while the game could come too soon for ex-Leeds man Lewis Cook.

James Justin is expected to keep his place in Leeds’ back three, despite suffering with cramp towards the end of the 3-0 win over Wolves.

Joe Rodon, Anton Stach and Daniel James have recovered from injury and all three could be included in the matchday squad.

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The stats

Bournemouth have not lost a Premier League game since a 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal on January 3.

A stoppage-time equaliser from Junior Krupi earned Bournemouth a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture in September.

Both teams have scored in six of the last seven meetings between the two sides.

Bournemouth are ranked sixth in the Premier League Expected Goals stats (54.16).

Only Tottenham and Brighton have collected more yellow cards than Bournemouth (78).

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Prediction

With Leeds on 39 points, eight clear of the relegation zone, one more win should be enough to secure their Premier League safety.

But it would be understandable if the Yorkshire club have one eye on Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea, with four more league games still to be played.

That offers Bournemouth the perfect opportunity to maintain their push for a top-six finish and European football for next season.

Cherries boss Iraola is leaving at the end of the season, but they seem intent on ending his era on a high.

With three of their remaining five matches at the Vitality Stadium, this looks like the perfect opportunity to make history and qualify for Europe for the very first time.

It is also worth noting that despite their good run since the turn of the year, Leeds have the third-worst away record in the league - winning just two of their 16 matches on the road.

Back Bournemouth to win and BTTS @ 5/2 with LiveScore Bet.

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