Bournemouth versus Southampton: Preview, predictions, and lineups for the Premier League encounter.

Bournemouth against Southampton: Preview, predictions, and lineups. Bournemouth has two wins over Southampton in their past five meetings, while the latter has three. No matches have finished in a tie.
Bournemouth versus Southampton: With both teams desperate for points, the stage is set for an exciting south coast rivalry at the Vitality Stadium. (Getty Images))

On Monday, September 30, the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth will host a thrilling battle between two south coast rivals. The Cherries will attempt to kick off their season against newly promoted Southampton in a game that offers lots of action.

Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, has had a difficult start to the season, replicating his spell last year. The Cherries have only five points from their first five games, including a 3-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. This lack of momentum has caused alarm among supporters as the club attempts to turn its fortunes around.

Southampton had a rocky start, but their performance has improved significantly after the international break. Russell Martin’s team earned their first point of the season against Ipswich Town in their most recent encounter, coming agonizingly close to win before surrendering a stoppage-time equalizer. This revival has given the Saints great confidence as they prepare for the derby.

Kick-off Details

Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Time: September 30, 2024, at 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET, 12:00 PT, and 00:30 IST.
Location: Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.
Referee: Michael Oliver.
VAR: Paul Tierney.

Head-to-Head Recording
Bournemouth has two wins over Southampton in their past five meetings, while the latter has three. No matches have finished in a tie.

Predicted lineups.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Kepa, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Cook, Christie, Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier, and Unal.

Southampton (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Taylor, Lallana, Downes, Dibling, Fernandes, Fraser, and Archer.

As both sides prepare for this vital match, supporters will be hoping for an exciting game that might set the tone for the rest of the season. With both teams desperate for points, the stage is set for an exciting south coast derby at the Vitality Stadium.

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