Bournemouth vs Leeds predictions: Evanilson can stretch Cherries' winning run
Simon Barlow
Bournemouth have won their last five matches in all competitions by an aggregate score of 14-0
Leeds have scored in five of their six away games this season
The Cherries have won two of their last four home meetings against Leeds 4-1
Bournemouth's impressive resurgence under Marco Rose can continue when they welcome Leeds to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
The Cherries have suddenly become one of the hottest teams in Europe, winning five successive matches across three competitions while scoring 14 goals and conceding none.
Leeds have developed a reputation as one of the Premier League's toughest sides to break down, but Bournemouth's swagger will he hard to stop on the south coast.
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Key Stats
Bournemouth have won five consecutive matches in all competitions
The Cherries have scored 14 goals and conceded none during that run
Leeds have drawn five of their eight Premier League matches this season
The Whites have failed to win any of their last four Premier League games
James Trafford has the highest save percentage in the Premier League (82.4%)
Bournemouth are among the Premier League’s top three for the lowest number of goal attempts allowed this season (84)
The last two meetings between Bournemouth and Leeds ended 2-2
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Team News
Bournemouth remain without Alex Scott, Alex Toth and Julian Araujo, while Veljko Milosavljevic will be assessed ahead of kick-off.
Evanilson is expected to continue leading the line after scoring four goals in his last five appearances, supported by Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert and Rayan.
Leeds will be without Mateo Joseph and Joe Rodon, while Anton Stach remains a major doubt. Nico Elvedi has recovered from illness and should return to the starting XI.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to partner Noah Okafor in attack after scoring four Premier League goals already this season.
Need to Know
Bournemouth endured a difficult start following Marco Rose's arrival but have rapidly climbed into form over the last fortnight.
Victories over AC Milan, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Sunderland have lifted the mood around the club, while consecutive Premier League wins have lifted them within touching distance of the top half.
Seventh-placed Leeds are proving extremely difficult to beat this season with only Arsenal having conceded fewer goals than Daniel Farke’s men.
The Whites drew 1-1 with the Red Devils before battling to a goalless draw at Sunderland, extending their unbeaten run but also highlighting a lack of cutting edge away from home.
James Trafford has often been Leeds' standout performer, producing a series of decisive saves to keep his side in tight games.
Prediction
Bournemouth's red-hot attack faces a major test from Leeds' outstanding defensive structure on Saturday.
The visitors deserve enormous credit for conceding only six goals in eight league matches, but the Cherries have established a momentum few teams in the division can match.
Winning five straight matches while scoring 14 goals and keeping five clean sheets is a remarkable achievement, particularly given the calibre of opposition they have faced.
Leeds have become draw specialists this season and should make life difficult for the hosts.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a superb long-ball target and initiator of counter-attacks while Trafford's displays between the posts have kept them in every game.
However, the Cherries appear to have reached a new level under Rose. Their resounding victory at Old Trafford and similar 3-0 wins against AC Milan and Aston Villa either side signify a side full of confidence and belief.
Leeds' defensive record should ensure this goes right to the wire, but Bournemouth's greater attacking variety and home advantage can help them edge another close game.
With four goals in his last five appearances, Evanilson looks a strong selection in the goalscorer markets, while both teams to score appeals given the attacking talent on show.
