"Despite eventually settling for a 0-0 stalemate away at relegation scrappers West Ham last weekend, the Cherries are suddenly in the midst of a genuine European charge. Mounting a dramatic second-half comeback against Everton on February 10th as they snatched a 2-1 victory on Merseyside, Bournemouth are unbeaten in all of their previous seven consecutive Premier League appearances (four wins, three draws)."
"Undergoing knee surgery last month, Dutch international Justin Kluivert is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. Likewise, former Liverpool youngster Bradley Doak remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue and will not play any part here. Making an immediate impact since completing a permanent switch from Vasco da Gama last month, 19-year-old sensation Rayan will keep his spot from the start."
Bournemouth hosts Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, with the Cherries favored at 4/5 odds. After a difficult start to 2025, Bournemouth has recovered impressively, remaining unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches with four wins and three draws. Their recent form includes a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Everton and a goalless draw at West Ham. The club aims to extend their European qualification push. Bournemouth will be without Justin Kluivert due to knee surgery and Bradley Doak with a hamstring injury, but 19-year-old Rayan will start after his recent arrival from Vasco da Gama. Marcus Tavernier returns from a thigh issue. Sunderland, in their first Premier League season after promotion, seeks a league boost following their FA Cup progression.
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