Hibernian vs Bournemouth predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Thursday at the Marbella Football Center. Both sides step up their preparation with this encounter. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Hibernian vs Bournemouth Predictions
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Gearing Up For A Showdown: The Hibernian – Bournemouth Pre-Season Friendly
Key Stats
– Bournemouth had an average BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 6.72, placing them 18th in the Premier League.
– Bournemouth had a 77.5% accuracy in passes last season, while Hibernian had a 75.1% accuracy.
The summer sun will soon witness a clash of titans as Hibernian and Bournemouth up their game to fine-tune their season readiness in a friendly at the Marbella Football Center. Both teams look to turn the tables on past performances and channel a sense of renewal for the forthcoming campaign.
Season In Retrospect: Hibernian
Hibernian, after finishing fifth in the Scottish Premiership, demonstrated an erratic performance during the previous season. A roller coaster of highs and lows marked their trajectory. There were periods of resounding success, followed by spells of disheartening defeats.
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A promising start with five wins in the initial nine matches was soured by nine defeats in the subsequent eleven outings. However, they bounced back with an unbeaten streak that spanned seven games between January and March. Even though a series of four successive losses tainted their performance, the team under Lee Johnson’s watch rallied, losing only one of their final seven league matches. This spirited performance secured a fifth-place finish and a Europa Conference League qualifying spot.
Nevertheless, the gap of 40 points between Hibernian and the league-toppers Celtic and Rangers did underline the disparity in class. Johnson will thus be keen to instill more consistency in his squad for the upcoming season.
Bournemouth: A Time of Transition
Meanwhile, Bournemouth, finishing fifteen points clear of the Premier League relegation zone, went through a transition in their management. Gary O’Neil was replaced by Andoni Iraola as the new manager last month. Iraola, a familiar face from Rayo Vallecano, must prove his mettle at the Vitality Stadium to win the fans’ approval.
The Cherries faced 21 defeats out of their 38 Premier League matches last season, garnering only 11 wins and six draws. This record, combined with the fact that only Southampton and Leeds United conceded more goals, presents a challenge for Iraola. Enhancing Bournemouth’s attacking output will undoubtedly be high on his priority list, considering that they were among the lowest scorers in England’s top flight.
As the friendly matches against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Southampton, Atalanta, and Lorient loom on the horizon, Iraola has multiple opportunities to shape his team and make a lasting impression.
The Impact of Transfers and Injuries
On the team composition front, Hibernian have been busy in the summer transfer window, roping in Elie Youan from St Gallen and Dylan Levitt from Dundee United. They’ve also signed veteran striker Adam Le Fondre on a free transfer from Sydney FC. These new additions, however, will be partially offset by the absences of Joe Newell and Lewis Miller, who are both out due to injuries.
Furthermore, Hibernian will feel the loss of Kevin Nisbet, who was a crucial player last season, contributing 12 goals in 19 league appearances before his transfer to Millwall.
On the other side, Bournemouth’s squad has seen the departure of key midfielder Jefferson Lerma and other players like Jordan Zemura, Jack Stacey, and Junior Stanislas. However, new arrivals such as Hamed Junior Traore from Sassuolo and Justin Kluivert from Roma offer fresh attacking options to Iraola.
The Big Predictions
As the match day draws closer, there is an anticipation of a highly competitive encounter. Both teams have demonstrated their ability to find the back of the net with consistency, but they have also shown defensive vulnerabilities. This balance of strengths and weaknesses suggests that Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is a viable prediction.
Moreover, given the strategic changes at Bournemouth and their Premier League experience, they might have a slight upper hand. Combining this with Hibernian’s tendency to let in goals, a 2-1 victory in favour of Bournemouth seems plausible in the correct score market.
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