Bournemouth vs Sunderland Stats-Based Bet Builder Tips: Cherries to blossom

Buoyant Bournemouth host slipping Sunderland this Saturday, February 28, in the Premier League (12:30 GMT, TNT Sports) as they look to extend their seven-game unbeaten run. The Black Cats are on a three-match losing streak, but remain 11 points off the drop zone in their first season back in the Premier League.

Keep reading for my Bournemouth vs Sunderland Stats-Based Bet Builder Tips.

Premier League Odds

Wilson Isidor to have a shot on target

The former Zenit St Petersburg striker Wilson Isidor has had to make do with minutes off the bench in recent weeks. But Sunderland boss Regis LeBris may look to the 25-year-old at the Vitality Stadium with first-choice forward Brian Brobbey out injured.

A critical part of Sunderland’s promotion last season, the Frenchman has struggled for opportunities to kick on. But across his 24 Premier League appearances, the former France under-20 international has averaged 1.54 shots per game. That is the highest total of any Sunderland player. I’m backing Saturday’s shot (or two) to at least hit the target.

Junior Kroupi to score anytime

Eight goals in 19 Premier League matches has been a fine return for the man the Cherries signed from Lorient. Sunderland are faltering and Junior Kroupi is the Bournemouth player best-equipped to take advantage.

At the tender age of 19, Kroupi has had to shoulder the attacking burden after the man who remains Bournemouth’s top scorer this season, Antoine Semenyo, left for Manchester City. Kroupi is the most prolific player still at the Vitality Stadium. He can prove exactly why against an out-of-sorts Sunderland.

Football Odds

Under 2.5 total goals

Bournemouth’s last three games have included a goalless draw with West Ham United and a 1-1 stalemate with Aston Villa. The former result suggests a team not set up to eviscerate struggling opposition. The latter shows that they have enough quality to match a Champions League qualification contender on their day.

Meanwhile, 14 of Sunderland’s league matches have featured under 2.5 goals. They are better than their recent form has shown and they can restore a bit of grit here to keep the score lower than the three-each Arsenal and Fulham struck past them.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Odds

Bournemouth to win

Saving the most straightforward market for last; this is the Cherries’ game to lose. Sunderland are struggling while Andoni Iraola’s men are in with a shout of European qualification. The Black Cats have won one of their last five. Bournemouth haven’t lost in seven. All signs point to a Bournemouth victory here.

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