Luton vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Luton vs Bournemouth on and what time does it start? Luton vs Bournemouth will take place on Saturday 6th April, 2024 – 15:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Luton vs Bournemouth? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Luton vs Bournemouth on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Luton vs Bournemouth
Where can I stream Luton vs Bournemouth in the UK? If Luton vs Bournemouth is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
LUTON
Following promotion last season, Luton Town have relentlessly punched above their weight this season as they begin the weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just three points adrift of safety. That is quite astonishing when taking into consideration their budget and the amount of key injuries they have throughout the campaign.
The Hatters do, though, come into this one on the back of yet another defeat as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with two first-half goals from the Gunners. That means they are now winless in their last 11 matches across all competitions but have pretty much been competitive during that entire run of form.
BOURNEMOUTH
Under the management of former Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola, AFC Bournemouth begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting firmly in the middle-of-the-table. They have been in much-improved form of late, though, as they try and propel themselves into the battle for a top seven or eight finish and potential European qualification.
The Cherries’ most recent outing saw them edge past Crystal Palace by a goal to nil at the Vitality Stadium in midweek with second-half substitute Justin Kluivert scoring a 79th minute winning goal in that match. Bournemouth have now collected 13 points from their last five matches with the quality of the fixture list easing for the south coast club.
THE TEAM NEWS
LUTON
Rob Edwards has confirmed that only one of his long list of injured players has a chance of recovering for this weekend with Reece Burke nearing a return from an Achilles injury.
The Hatters remain without key men such as Tom Lockyer as well as midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and Marvelous Nakamba alongside striker Elijah Adebayo.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Kaminski; Burke, Mengi, Hashioka; Kabore, Barkley, Mpanzu, Doughty; Townsend, Clark; Morris
UNAVAILABLE: Lockyer (Illness), Andersen (Injured), Osho (Injured), Bell (Injured), Potts (Injured), Nakamba (Injured), Lokonga (Injured), Ogbene (Injured), Brown (Injured), Adebayo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Burke (Injured)
BOURNEMOUTH
Andoni Iraola did not say that there were any fresh injury concerns for this weekend’s trip north to Bedfordshire but he did say that there was some illness in the camp.
The former Rayo Vallecano avoided specifying which players may be unavailable for this weekend but did say that ‘two or three players that are not feeling 100%’.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Neto; Smith, Cook, Zabarnyi, Kelly; Christie, Scott, Billing; Tavernier, Solanke, Ouattara
UNAVAILABLE: Fredericks (Injured), Sinisterra (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mepham (Illness), Senesi (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
As said, Luton have been very competitive but almost comically unfortunate and a great example of that is in the reverse fixture between these two last month. Luton led by three goals to nil at half-time in Bournemouth but eventually fell to a 4-3 loss. Bournemouth’s form has improved but they have been playing against some poor and out of form sides. Luton will sense a massive opportunity and, especially with their home advantage, backing them would appear the way to go for this one.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – LUTON TO WIN OR DRAW
