Bournemouth vs Blackpool
21st August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1245 GMT, Friday 20 August
Scott Parker’s Bournemouth welcome Neil Critchley’s Blackpool to the Vitality Stadium for an EFL Championship fixture this Saturday. Pool have had a tough week after back-to-back home losses, and things could get a lot tougher for the Tangerines at the weekend. Parker’s Cherries are the clear favourites with the bookies. Will Bournemouth secure a comfortable home win, or can the Seasiders cause an upset in Dorset? Read on for the latest odds and predictions.
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Bournemouth Preview – Parker’s men to extend unbeaten run?
Scott Parker has got off to a flying start at the Vitality Stadium, winning three and drawing one of four league and cup fixtures. Bournemouth kicked off their 2021-22 season with a 5-0 EFL Cup success over MK Dons.
In the Championship, the Cherries have taken seven points from a possible nine and are joint top of the division. Bournemouth drew 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion on the opening weekend. Over the past week, they have sealed back-to-back away wins, winning 2-1 at Nottingham Forest, and 2-0 at Birmingham City.
Bournemouth were one of the pre-season title favourites, with just the three relegated clubs available at shorter odds. The club have made a solid start, and can they add another three points to their tally this weekend?
Blackpool Preview – Can the Tangerines avoid a third straight defeat?
Blackpool have had a tough time on their Championship return so far. The Tangerines picked up a point on the opening weekend, scoring late to draw 1-1 with Bristol City at Ashton Gate. They then thumped Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough 3-0 at home in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Unfortunately for the Seasiders, they have struggled at home over the past seven days. They were outclassed by Cardiff City last weekend, losing 2-0 to the Welsh outfit. Pool then lost 1-0 at home to Coventry City last time out.
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Blackpool could do with a Championship win sooner rather than later, but this will be a stern test for last season’s EFL League One play-off winners. The visitors are the underdogs at 4/1.
Bournemouth vs Blackpool Betting Advice
When these two clubs last met, Bournemouth beat Blackpool 4-0 at the Vitality. The reverse match that season ended in a 6-1 victory for the Cherries. The Dorset outfit have won the last three, though Blackpool won the previous three. Pool’s last win in this fixture was back in September 2013.
Key Facts – Bournemouth vs Blackpool Betting Tip
- Bournemouth have won their last three against Blackpool, scoring 11 goals
- The Cherries have netted ten goals in their last two against Pool
- Parker’s boys have won three and drawn one of four league and cup matches so far
Bournemouth will be a hard team to play against this season, especially at the Vitality. They dropped points in their last home game, but Parker’s boys should make no mistake in this one. In fact, this could be a comfortable afternoon for the hosts. Take a punt on Bournemouth to win both halves at 7/2.
Including the play-off semi-finals against Brentford last season, Bournemouth have opened the scoring in each of their last six in all competitions. Parker’s troops will be looking for a fast start in this one, and the Cherries are priced at 4/9 to score first.
The best betting odds for Bournemouth vs Blackpool
Bournemouth to win: 8/13 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Blackpool to win: 5/1 at Bet365
