Bournemouth vs Southampton: Betting tips and analysis

The final game of the weekend takes place at the Vitality Stadium in what is, geographically at least, considered a local derby. 

Granted, there isn't a great load of history between Bournemouth and Southampton but there can be no doubting that both could do with a win here, albeit for different reasons. 

Odds Now's Brad Walker takes a look at the match-up from a punting perspective.

Tale of the tape

Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola's side come into this one having suffered two losses on the bounce.

The Cherries first came up short against Chelsea in a 1-0 loss two weeks ago - a game where they were arguably the better side and could have emerged with at least a point to their name.

A trip to Anfield then beckoned, where Bournemouth were comprehensively outclassed by an impressive Liverpool side and lost 3-0. 

Nevertheless, the start to the season has been a solid one to Iraola's second term in charge, though Evanilson's form up top has been a concern. 

The striker signed from Porto as Dominic Solanke's replacement but is yet to find the back of the net. His confidence suffered a further dent following a missed penalty in the Chelsea game.

Bournemouth were on the wrong end of a 3-0 loss against Liverpool last weekend. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)

Southampton

Newly-promoted Southampton have finally picked up a point following a 1-1 draw with Ipswich last weekend, though the game will surely feel like a loss given the late drama at St. Mary's. 

The Saints had taken an early lead through youngster Tyler Dibling, only to see it cancelled out by Sam Morsy's 95th-minute deflected effort which levelled the score. 

Morsy's goal once again came from Southampton peculiarly leaving a vacuum of space on the edge of their penalty area from set-pieces, as they had done a week prior at home to Manchester United. 

Ultimately, the longer this team goes without registering their first win, the more you worry for manager Russell Martin.

Bournemouth vs Southampton: Betting tips and predictions

In search of a potential betting angle, I decided to settle on a couple of player props. 

One man who has stood out for me in a Bournemouth shirt is forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian already has two goals and an assist to his name after five games played, and also had a goal ruled out in the opening stages at Anfield last week. 

He will also a face Southampton backline which has, frankly, made habit of giving lots of chances away. They've conceded 20+ shots in three of their five league outings, averaging an alarming 1.59xGA so far. 

Such statistics will surely encourage Cherries striker Evanilson, who will be eager to get off the mark on Monday evening. He could be facing the perfect side to do so, given the Saints' leaky defence and the joy other sides have already had against them this season. 

All in all, I'm going to back Semenyo to score or assist anytime at 21/20, while also having a dabble on former Porto striker Evanilson to break his duck at 6/4.

Odds Now’s best bets for Bournemouth vs Southampton

Watch our Premier League Betting Show for matchday 6