AFC Bournemouth vs Stoke City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Bournemouth win and under 2.5 goals (3/1)

Bournemouth are looking to secure a fourth win in a row and chase down Fulham.

The Cherries have averaged 1.63 goals per game this term.

Meanwhile,  Stoke have conceded 1.13 goals per game and are likely to be a stern test for Bournemouth to break down.

Dominic Solanke to score anytime (11/10)

Solanke is enjoying a prolific season in front of goal this season.

He netted against Stoke earlier this season in the Midlands.

Italy U21 v England U21 – International Friendly FERRARA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 15: Dominic Solanke of England u21 competes for the ball with Filippo Romagna of Italy U21 during the International friendly match between Italy U21 and England U21 on November 15, 2018 in Ferrara, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Match preview: AFC Bournemouth vs Stoke City

Bournemouth claimed a third consecutive win last weekend as they defeated Blackpool.

Scott Parker’s side claimed a very late win at Bloomfield Road.

Jamal Lowe equalised in the 86th minute before Siriki Dembele won the match in the 5th minute of added time.

The Cherries are now two points ahead of 3rd place with three games in hand and nine behind league leaders Fulham.

Stoke City are now without a win in three matches.

The Potters were beaten by Luton Town during midweek.

The Hatters won the match 2-1 and the defeat has seen them slip into 14th place.

Stoke City v Leicester City – FA Cup Third Round STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – JANUARY 09: The Stoke City club badge on display outside the Bet365 Stadium before the FA Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Leicester City at Bet365 Stadium on January 9, 2021 in Stoke on Trent, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Visionhaus)

AFC Bournemouth team news

Jefferson Lerma is suspended having been sent off against Birmingham.

He joins Gary Cahill, Kieffer Moore, Ryan Christie, Robert Brady, Ethan Laird, Junior Stanislas and Adam Smith on the sidelines.

Stoke City team news

Mario Vrancic, Romaine Sawyers and Phil Jagielka are all hopeful of being involved after returning from injury.

Sawyers returned during midweek, but Vrancic and Jagielka could both also return on Saturday.

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