At 03:30 on February 28, 2023, Bournemouth will start a fierce FA Cup clash with Leicester City.
Bournemouth have not had a great season and are currently 14th in the Premier League. Still, they are looking to go one step further in the FA Cup. However, the team's recent form has been poor, with only three wins and four defeats in the last seven league games, and morale was damaged by Manchester City at home last weekend. The home record is also not ideal, with only 3 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in 12 home games in the league, which is the fewest goals scored by the team in the Premier League.
In contrast, Leicester City have excelled in the Championship and currently sit top of the table. However, their recent form has suddenly declined, with two consecutive defeats in the league and five goals scored in two games, and a very poor defensive performance. Despite this, Leicester City are still the Championship giants and have a lot of quality.
Considering the record of the two sides last season, Bournemouth have won home and away. Despite Bournemouth's recent underwhelmings, they still have some ability to pick up points against underdogs. Leicester City, although not in good form, has a division gap between the Championship and the Premier League. Therefore, Bournemouth, who are playing at home, are expected to win their opponents at home.
**: Win, score 2:1 or 2:0
The other game is Luton Town vs. Manchester City.
Luton Town are currently under pressure to be relegated, with 5 wins, 5 draws and 15 defeats in 25 games, ranking 18th in the Premier League. After three consecutive defeats recently, they were pushed into the relegation zone by Everton, and the gap between them and Everton was reduced to one point. The upcoming fixtures are tough, with Villa being challenged after the FA Cup knockout rounds against Manchester City, followed by Crystal Palace, who are also in need of points.
Manchester City, as the top club in the Premier League, is still performing well this season, and is currently ranked second with 18 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses. Despite being just one point behind Liverpool, there is still hope of chasing the league title. This season's title will be won between Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Manchester City had previously excelled in the Club World Cup, winning the title.
Comprehensive analysis shows that the difference in strength between the two teams is obvious. Luton Town are currently on a losing streak, their morale is low, and Manchester City's strength will put them under psychological pressure. As such, it is unlikely that there will be an upset in this game, with Manchester City more likely to emerge victorious on the road.
**: Handicap draw, score 1:3 or 0:3