Bournemouth - Chesterfield, English Division 2

2004-04-12 16.00 CET

Pick:       Bournemouth

Stake:     3%

Odds:      1,67

Final reason for bet

· Playoff hopefuls Bournemouth has six wins from their latest eight matches at home. However, in the two latest they have only collected one point. In both of these matches they have had most of the possession and also created most of the chances.

· Bournemouth has played better than their results lately. In last game away against Hartlepool they dominated much of the game according to their manager but were unlucky to get nothing from it since Hartlepool came from behind and won by 2-1. It has been much the same in other matches recently.

· Bournemouth has doubts over striker Warren Feeney (31(6) apps, 11 goals) who struggles with an ankle injury. However, defender Lewis Buxton (20(1) apps) is set to return after sitting out last game with food poisoning.  

· Relegation battlers Chesterfield is in bad form managing only three points from their last six matches.

· Chesterfield has several first choice players unavailable; defenders Steve Blatherwick (32 apps, 2 goals) and Gus Uhlenbeek (36(1) apps), midfielder Chris Brandon (35(4), 4 goals) and top striker Glynn Hurst (24(1) apps, 12 goals). Also new signing Jamie Fullarton hurt himself in last game and will miss out.

· We believe that Bournemouth will bounce back on the winning track once again at home. It would be a surprise if they would go three games without a win at home since they play with such a confidence their. Furthermore, they need to win to maintain their playoff dreams and they face a weaker team than in their last two home games that also misses several key players. We go for a home victory.

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