Bournemouth look to bounce back from their defeat at Chelsea in their last game, whilst Leicester also look to react to their defeat to Liverpool...
TEAM NEWS:
Eddie Howe may be tempted to return to the 4-4-2 formation that worked so well in their opening three matches.
Adam Smith is set to return to the side following his suspension due to a red card picked up in their 2-2 draw against Everton.
As for Leicester, their fans will be relieved to hear that Jamie Vardy is available for selection, following his red card against Wolves in August.
Claude Puel will undoubtedly stick with the midfield three that has impressed thus far this season.
Nampalys Mendy and Wilfred Ndidi have been great as a pair and James Maddison in front of them has more than caught the eye.
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY:
Caglar Soyuncu is now available for Leicester and is in line to make his first appearance for the Foxes since his move from SC Freiburg this deadline day.
"He is available, but there is competition between players," Claude Puel revealed. ""It's important to have a good squad, but I prefer this.
"I am happy with his training and his last international game so we will see when he can play. He is fit and ready.
"They all came back with a smile (from the international break)," Puel added. "I am happy because they came back in good fitness and a good mentality.
"It's important to come back with desire and focus for their club.
The hosts are set to be without Ryan Fraser, who picked up a hamstring injury in Scotland's loss to Belgium last week.
"Ryan Fraser had a hamstring problem so has been working with our medical team since he returned here," Eddie Howe said.
"Joshua King played two games for Norway but came through with no problems. Charlie Daniels picked up a niggle and we've not seem him during the international break."
BETTING ODDS:
Bet365 have Bournemouth as the narrow favourites - 11/8 on for the home side to pick up maximum points here.
The visitors, however, are 2/1 to snatch three points at the Vitality Stadium - which I believe are very good odds for a side who pose such a threat away from home.
PREDICTION:
I would strongly consider that 2/1 price for Leicester as I believe their counter-attacking threat, with the return of Vardy could catch the hosts out on Saturday.
These sides are rarely involved in a dull game, so I reckon there will be plenty of goals and both teams to score: 3-1 Leicester (Vardy x2)...
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