Bournemouth vs Lorient predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Saturday afternoon at the the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries are looking to conclude their preparation with a win. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Bournemouth vs Lorient Predictions
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The Cherries In Search Of Consistency
Key Stats
– Despite losing two critical attacking players, Lorient have scored in every one of their pre-season games.
– Dominic Solanke was Bournemouth’s top scorer last season, bagging 13 goals.
As the pre-season unfolds, AFC Bournemouth and FC Lorient are set to clash at the Vitality Stadium in an enticing duel this Saturday. Both sides are looking to round off their pre-season campaigns on a high and gear up for the arduous season ahead.
An Overview of Bournemouth’s Pre-season Performance
Under the watchful eyes of Andoni Iraola, the Cherries have shown mixed form, with two victories and two losses. The dismissal of Gary O’Neil had stirred controversy, but Bournemouth quickly settled into their new manager’s style. Their pre-season campaign started with a roaring 4-0 win over Hibernian, although they then slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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Bournemouth’s pre-season performance has been marked by alternating wins and losses, recently falling to Atalanta BC despite a promising start. A strike from Marcos Senesi briefly rekindled their hope, but Atalanta maintained their dominance. Nonetheless, the Cherries are keen to bounce back from this defeat in their final pre-season tie against Lorient.
FC Lorient Marches On
On the other side of the pitch, Lorient have enjoyed a remarkable upward trajectory since their return to the big leagues in 2020. Despite teetering close to relegation in their first couple of seasons, the team underwent a transformation under Regis Le Bris. A strong start to the 2022-23 season saw them flirt with European qualification before finishing in a commendable 10th place.
The Brittany side has carried their upward momentum into the pre-season. They have remained unbeaten so far, coming out on top in thrilling encounters against Le Havre and Nantes. Lorient will be eager to keep this streak alive as they prepare for a challenging start to their Ligue 1 campaign against the perennial champions, Paris Saint-Germain.
A Look into the Matchup
Lorient, despite losing two key attacking players, have displayed impressive goal-scoring form in pre-season. However, they now face a significant test against Bournemouth, who present a considerable upgrade in terms of quality. On the other hand, Bournemouth will have had more time to recover and adapt to their new management style.
Predictions
As the matchup unfolds, I foresee an exciting contest with both teams scoring, capitalising on the attacking prowess they’ve shown in pre-season. The Cherries’ fluctuating form and Lorient’s goal-scoring form suggest a high likelihood of goals from both sides.
My correct score prediction is a 2-2 draw, considering the attacking nature of both sides and their equally balanced pre-season performances. This outcome also reflects the trend of the Cherries alternating between wins and losses in their pre-season games.
Looking at goalscorer predictions, Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth stands out. With 13 goals last season, Solanke has consistently demonstrated his offensive capabilities and is a likely contender to find the back of the net in this match.
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