Bournemouth vs Watford

AFC Bournemouth take on Watford at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday night, with the Cherries looking to repeat a similar performance to earlier in the season.

Bournemouth ran riot at Vicarage Road in October, winning 4-0 against a 10-man Hornets side.

The Cherries have suffered heavy defeats in their previous two league matches, albeit against strong opposition in Tottenham and Manchester United.

Watford will also be looking to get back to winning ways, as they were held to a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United a few days after losing at home to Chelsea.

Some of the Cherries' lads celebrating at Vicarage Road in October (Sky Sports)

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Team News

Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake is a doubt for the visit of Watford after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to United.

Simon Francis, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook and Dan Gosling are also all out due to knee injuries.

Watford manager Javi Gracia is expected to rotate his squad, after making six changes in their draw with Newcastle.

Captain Troy Deeney could come back into the line-up after starting the match against Newcastle on the bench.

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The Managers

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: "We've been through an incredibly tough run of fixtures. We've had results in between that bad run, beating Brighton and Huddersfield at home.

"We hoped they would be the catalyst for some momentum, but it never happened. Now we have to try and get another result."

Watford manager Javi Gracia: "We will be ready for a demanding game because it doesn't depend on the last results.

"Bournemouth is a very constant team because their style helps them to compete well. They manage the attack, the set-pieces, and are a well-organised team. At the end of the league, they get their targets because they usually keep their attitude and behaviour."

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Match Stats

- Bournemouth have never beaten Watford in a home Premier League match (D2, L1).

- However, they achieved their biggest away win (0-4) in the top-flight in October against the Hornets.

- Five of the last seven Premier League matches between the two teams have ended as a draw.

- Jefferson Lerma has been booked on each of his past four Premier League appearances for the Cherries.

- Watford full-back Jose Holebas has been directly involved in more Premier League goals this season than any other defender (three goals, five assists).

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Betting Odds

AFC Bournemouth: 13/8

Draw: 13/5

Watford: 17/10