Bournemouth vs Leicester: Premier League Prediction (25.05.2025)

On May 25, 2025, at 22:00 WIB, the final round match of the English Premier League between Bournemouth and Leicester will take place. With no pressure in the standings, both teams may put on an entertaining show ahead of the summer break. Bookmakers consider the home side as clear favorites. Let’s examine both teams’ recent form and give our match prediction.

Bournemouth

The Cherries spent much of the season as contenders for European qualification, but their form dipped near the finish line. Over the last 12 rounds, Bournemouth managed only two wins, and Andoni Iraola’s side now sits in 11th place heading into the final game. The biggest issue has been a decline in defensive reliability — the team has started conceding regularly, which directly impacted their results.

Leicester

For the Foxes, this season ends with relegation to the Championship — survival is no longer mathematically possible. Still, this match holds emotional significance: Jamie Vardy, a club legend, will play his farewell game in the Leicester shirt. His accolades include a Premier League title, an FA Cup, and last week, he marked his 500th appearance and 200th goal for the club. Despite having nothing to play for in the standings, the team will certainly aim to give their greatest player a fitting send-off and close the season on a high.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Foxes spent last season in the Championship, and the first meeting with Bournemouth following their return to the Premier League happened in Matchweek 7. Leicester won that home fixture 1–0, despite being statistically outplayed — they had just 6 shots to Bournemouth’s 17, and 0 corners compared to 9.

Prediction

Our prediction for Bournemouth vs Leicester favors the guests scoring. The Foxes will be motivated to leave a positive impression before returning to the Championship. At the same time, Bournemouth has been struggling defensively in recent matches. With no standings pressure, the hosts may play more openly. Therefore, betting on Leicester to score a goal at odds of 1.62 looks appealing.