AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town Prediction 13.03.2024

• Competition: England &— Premier League
• Date: Wednesday, 13th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20.30 CET
• Venue: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)

Bournemouth is targeting to break their four-match winless streak at home as they welcome Luton Town, currently third-from-bottom, in Wednesday’s Premier League match at Vitality Stadium.

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town Betting Tips: Bournemouth to Win

Andoni Iraola’s team enjoyed a fantastic streak from mid-November to the end of January, amassing an impressive 19 points out of a possible 21. Unfortunately, at the start of the new year, the team’s magic seemed to disappear. It took them three months to achieve their first major victory in 2024, despite their previous excellent form.

After a series of losses, the Cherries found some respite with a comfortable 2-0 win against Vincent Kompany’s tough squad, ending a seven-game streak without a win. However, the joy was short-lived as they narrowly escaped with a 2-2 draw against Sheffield United, a team threatened with relegation, despite their aggressive 32 attempts on goal.

Despite failing to convert their dominance into victory, including an early penalty miss by their leading scorer this season, Dominic Solanke, AFC Bournemouth doesn’t need to worry about their position in the top tier. Although this cost them crucial points, they still have a comfortable 11-point lead over the team just below the relegation zone, ensuring their safety.

The Luton squad, who are currently in the endangered 18th position in the league standings, are set to visit Vitality midweek. This comes after their recent success in securing a crucial point at Crystal Palace, thanks to the efforts of substitute Cauley Woodrow. Woodrow’s impressive header in the sixth minute of stoppage time equalized the game, helping his team inch closer to the safety zone. This result was largely down to chance.

The hard-fought draw in the final moments at Selhurst Park marked the first point for the Hatters in a month in England’s top-tier league, ending a disastrous string of five consecutive losses. Despite their recent struggles, winning their delayed matchday would enable them to climb above the relegation zone, pushing the currently 17th-placed Nottingham Forest into it.

This season’s newcomers have been given an opportunity to briefly alleviate the pressure of relegation. However, their manager, Rob Edwards, is worried that his team may not perform well in the midweek games. His concerns stem from the fact that his Luton team has been severely impacted by a growing number of injuries. Additionally, their efforts to score are being hindered by a weak defense that has let in an alarming 23 goals during this challenging period.

Furthermore, the journey to the Vitality Stadium has proven to be a daunting task for the Hatters, who have stumbled to defeat in seven out of their last ten head-to-head clashes at the venue. Seriously depleted by an expanded injury roster and allowing 4+ goals in two of the past three Premier League excursions, the Cherries stand poised to exploit all the opponents’ difficulties and put an end to a four-game winless run in front of their faithful fans.