Bournemouth vs Sunderland predictions: Cherries can add to Black Cats' away woes
Jack Ogalbe
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last eight inside 90 minutes
Sunderland have not won away in the Premier League since October
Recommended bet: Bournemouth to win and both teams to score
Bournemouth have rediscovered their form and have the chance to move up to seventh when they host Sunderland in Saturday's early game in the Premier League.
The Cherries are unbeaten in eight within 90 minutes in all competitions, including when going down on penalties to Newcastle in the FA Cup, and may feel they could have got more from last weekend's entertaining 0-0 draw at West Ham.
Sunderland were well beaten 3-1 at home by Fulham last Sunday and have lost their last three league games.
The Black Cats overturned a 2-0 deficit to win November's reverse fixture 3-2, but the pair's contrasting form suggests the points will stay at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
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Team news
Bournemouth are yet to give an update on Lewis Cook, who missed the draw at West Ham with a hamstring issue.
Marcus Tavernier was a doubt for the Hammers game with his own hamstring injury but got minutes from the bench and could start on Saturday.
For Sunderland, Nordi Mukiele and Jocelin Ta Bi are doubts after coming off against Fulham with knocks.
Brian Brobbey was also substituted in that game, while Romaine Mundle left the field accompanied by the physio.
However, captain Granit Xhaka made his first appearance since mid-January, playing the final 19 minutes and could start at the Vitality.
The stats
Despite having the Premier League's fifth-best home points tally (26), Sunderland have struggled on the road, accruing only 10 points.
The Black Cats won the reverse fixture 3-2, and triumphed 2-1 when they last visited Dorset in November 2016.
Bournemouth have lost only one of their last six home league games, going down 3-2 to leaders Arsenal on January 3.
Both teams have scored in their last five at the Vitality Stadium.
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Prediction
After a really tough period, during which they failed to win in 11 league games, Bournemouth are now on a seven-match unbeaten run in the top-flight and pushing for a potential European finish.
Sunderland were previously in the fight for continental football but have struggled away from home all season, winning only twice, the most recent of those being back in October.
Xhaka's return can help the Wearsiders push towards ending their losing run in the league, but any respite may have to wait until after Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.
The Cherries give teams a chance, as demonstrated by November's loss at the Stadium of Light, but Andoni Iraola's side are expected to be too good on this occasion.
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