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Bournemouth vs Leicester

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth13 December 2016 at 19:45
Referee: Paul Tierney

Match Events

Bournemouth
Leicester
Kick Off
M. Pugh
34′
36′Andy King
Half Time
46′
I. SlimaniS. Okazaki
B. AfobeC. Wilson
68′
74′
M. AlbrightonA. Musa
J. KingD. Gosling
79′
82′
R. HuthL. Ulloa
87′Luis Hernández
C. WilsonT. Mings
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal4
9Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox2
5Fouls15
4Corner Kicks11
4Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
535Total passes306
447Passes accurate208
84%Passes %68%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bournemouth is 6.48, compared to — for Leicester. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bournemouth's highest-rated starter is A. Smith (6.48), while Leicester's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Bournemouth deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bournemouth field 5 midfielders averaging 6.48, versus Leicester's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bournemouth start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 76% for Bournemouth and —% for Leicester. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Bournemouth's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Leicester. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bournemouth's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: A. Smith (34), oldest: A. Smith (34)), while Leicester average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bournemouth's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 0 for Leicester. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bournemouth4-2-3-14-4-2Leicester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Boruc2Francis11Daniels15Smith3Cook5Aké8Arter7Pugh32Wilshere17King9Afobe21Zieler6Huth28Fuchs5Morgan2Hernánd.10King11Albrigh.13Amartey19Slimani26Mahrez9Vardy

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

Substitutes

Coach: C. Ranieri

BournemouthPosition StrengthLeicester
6.48
Avg Rating
6.48Midfielder (5 v 4)
0G 2A0G 0A
Bournemouth4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperA. Boruc
2DefenderS. Francis
11DefenderC. Daniels
3DefenderS. Cook
5DefenderN. Aké
15MidfielderA. Smith6.52A
8MidfielderH. Arter
7MidfielderM. Pugh
32MidfielderJ. Wilshere
17MidfielderJ. King
9ForwardB. Afobe
Leicester4-4-2
21GoalkeeperR. Zieler
6DefenderR. Huth
28DefenderC. Fuchs
5DefenderW. Morgan
2DefenderLuis Hernández
10MidfielderA. King
11MidfielderM. Albrighton
13MidfielderD. Amartey
26MidfielderR. Mahrez
19ForwardI. Slimani
9ForwardJ. Vardy

Match Summary

Bournemouth defeated Leicester 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by M. Pugh 34′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bournemouth had 62% possession while Leicester held 38%. Bournemouth had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Leicester. Bournemouth made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Bournemouth vs Leicester Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Bournemouth
5
wins
Drawn
5
Leicester
6
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.2/match
Both scored
8/16 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/16 · 31%

Recent Form

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

Leicester

WDDLLD

Match Prediction

Bournemouth

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Leicester

30%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Bournemouth or draw and +1.5 goals

60%Form40%
50%Attack50%
48%Defence52%
20%Head-to-head80%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

Away Record: Leicester

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026