South coast derby could finish all square

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Bournemouth are doing their best to stay with the big clubs at the top of the division but they may lose a little ground by drawing with Southampton.

Remaining in the top six is going to be tough for the Cherries, who still look vulnerable at the back.

They have conceded five goals in their last three top-flight home games and are likely to offer up opportunities to Southampton, who are playing better football than their position of 16th suggests.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 11-4 Betfred

Bet on this game at Soccerbase.com

Team news
Bournemouth
Ryan Fraser (hamstring) and Joshua King (ankle) are fitness doubts and Charlie Daniels (knee) is unavailable.

Southampton
Alex McCarthy (hamstring) is fully fit and Stuart Armstrong (calf) is also ready to play.

Key stat
Southampton have lost one of their last ten fixtures against Bournemouth.

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