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Two Premier League teams facing increasing pressure to reverse their fortunes and climb out of the relegation zone will face off at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday. Bournemouth will host Burnley in a crucial match, with Bournemouth currently positioned in 19th place and still in search of their first league victory this season. Meanwhile, Burnley is only one point ahead, in 18th place.
Bournemouth's disappointing start to the 2023-24 season under new head coach Andoni Iraola continued in their last game, where they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite leading at halftime. Dominic Solanke scored in the 17th minute, but their lead was short-lived as Matheus Cunha equalized just three minutes into the second half. A costly red card for Lewis Cook, who was sent off for headbutting Hwang Hee-chan, led to Wolves grabbing all three points with an 88th-minute strike from Sasa Kalajdzic.
This season, no Premier League team has squandered more points from winning positions than Bournemouth, totaling 11 points dropped. They remain winless after nine games and have suffered defeat in each of their last four matches, keeping them in the relegation zone, though only two points behind 17th-placed Luton Town.
Reports suggest that Iraola is running out of time to turn Bournemouth's fortunes around, and a crucial meeting with the club's leadership is expected before Saturday's match against Burnley to discuss his future.
Bournemouth cannot afford to lose more points, especially with challenging matches against Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle United on the horizon. Their prospects of securing a win on Saturday may prove difficult, as Bournemouth has lost six of their last eight league meetings with Burnley, including their last four encounters.
After nine matches, Burnley finds themselves with just one more point than Bournemouth. They've earned four points in total, which came from games against Nottingham Forest and Luton. They drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in September and won 2-1 against Luton earlier this month. Notably, all four of these points were secured in away matches, which is a positive sign as they head into their upcoming game at the Vitality Stadium. However, it's worth mentioning that they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford in their most recent away match last weekend.
Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo scored goals on either side of halftime, and Connor Roberts was sent off 12 minutes from time after receiving two yellow cards. Burnley's misery was compounded when Saman Ghoddos netted a third goal for Brentford in the closing stages of the match.
Six months after winning the Championship title, Vincent Kompany's youthful team now faces the prospect of being involved in a relegation battle and the possibility of returning to the second tier. To avoid a significant gap to safety from developing, they need to quickly adapt to the challenges of top-flight football.
Improving their defense is a top priority for Kompany, as Burnley has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 14 Premier League matches, including all nine matches in the current season. This marks their longest streak without a top-flight shutout since a dismal run of 29 matches between November 2009 and August 2014.
Despite these challenges, Burnley will feel confident about their chances of achieving a positive result on Saturday, given their track record. They have won each of their last three Premier League away matches against Bournemouth, with only Manchester United (five consecutive wins between 1914 and 1921) and Blackburn Rovers (four consecutive wins between 1962 and 1966) having more successive away victories in the top flight.
In a confrontation between teams occupying the lower positions in the league standings, 19th-placed Bournemouth will host 18th-placed Burnley at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League this coming Saturday.
The hosts continued their unfortunate streak of not winning any league matches last week. They suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their first match following the international break. Dominic Solanke opened the scoring in the first half, but they surrendered their lead during the second half. Lewis Cook received a red card in the 54th minute, just seven minutes after Matheus Cunha equalized for Wolves, and Sasa Kalajdzic netted the game-winning goal in the 88th minute.
Burnley also experienced a loss in their first match following the international break, losing 3-0 on the road against Brentford. This defeat marked their seventh loss of the season, and they currently have only four points, giving them a slim one-point lead over Bournemouth in the league standings.
These two teams have faced each other 34 times in various competitions, including eight encounters in the Premier League. In these Premier League meetings, the visitors have the upper hand with 16 wins, seven draws, and just seven wins for Bournemouth. Their most recent meeting was in the FA Cup third round in January, with the visitors winning 4-2 on the road. In their last ten encounters, there have been clear outcomes, with the visitors winning seven times and Bournemouth winning three times. Burnley has only secured one Premier League victory this season, which was an away game against Luton Town earlier this month. In the Premier League, the visitors have won six times against Bournemouth's two wins.
The Cherries have had a challenging start to their league campaign, going 13 games without a win. Their last victory was at home against Leeds United in April. They have suffered 10 defeats during this winless run and are eager to secure their first win of the season. In their last four home matches against Burnley, they have been on the losing side, scoring four goals while conceding 10. Two of their three league points this season were earned at home, so they will aim to put up a strong performance in this upcoming match.
On the other hand, the Clarets have only managed one win in their last 13 Premier League matches. Interestingly, their last two league victories occurred while playing away. Vincent Kompany has several players unavailable for the trip to Dorset, and Connor Roberts was recently added to the list following a red card in the loss to Brentford.
AFC Bournemouth is set to host Burnley at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday, and both teams are hoping to kick-start their campaigns. Burnley has displayed moments of quality during their away matches this season, making them the likely favorites over Bournemouth, who have yet to secure a win this season.
Bournemouth has faced a challenging season, as they continue their quest for their first victory. Andoni Iraola's team has remained in the bottom three throughout the campaign, and although there is plenty of time left in the season, their chances of facing relegation are increasing.
Bournemouth's recent 2-1 home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last Champions League fixture further underscores their poor home record. Despite taking an early lead with a goal from Dominic Solanke, they faltered in the second half. In their last four matches at the Vitality Stadium, they have suffered three defeats, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Arsenal and a 2-0 defeat against West Ham.
Burnley, too, has faced difficulties, struggling to match the Premier League's elite. Vincent Kompany's team appears destined for a season of relegation battles, currently just one point ahead of Bournemouth in the bottom three. In their previous Premier League match, they suffered a 3-0 loss to Brentford, with limited offensive success.
One positive note for Burnley is their stronger performance on the road, remaining unbeaten in four of their last six away matches across all competitions. Their sole Premier League victory came in a 2-1 win against Luton Town, and they also secured a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.
