Luton will be looking to boost their Premier League survival hopes when they welcome Bournemouth to Kenilworth Road this Saturday afternoon (1500 BST).
Some people will look at this fixture and immediately dismiss it as one of those matches which features last on Match of the Day.
If you're one of those individuals, you may want to rethink your opinions because the last time these two teams clashed, we were treated to an all time Premier League classic.
Despite racing to a 3-0 lead at the Vitality stadium, Luton somehow squandered their lead and ended up on the wrong end of a 4-3 defeat.
Bournemouth are in the midst of incredible form and they will be looking to bag another win over the Hatters – perhaps in less dramatic fashion on this occasion.
The Cherries have won four of their last five matches, scoring 11 goals in the process.
The same cannot be said about Luton who are enduring a mass injury crisis at the worst time of the season.
As a result, Rob Edwards and his men have struggled to pick up points and are falling ever closer towards the Championship trap door.
Having lost eight of their last 10 matches, we simply can't back Luton in this fixture. We're sticking with the in-form visitors to get the job done in a tight game.
One goal winning margin is the way to go. Both teams to score is also worth a play considering the hosts have scored in their last 11 home Premier League outings.
Team news
Luton head into this crucial fixture without Eliah Adebayo, Mads Andersen, Amari Bell, Jacob Brown, Tom Lockyer, Sambi Lokonga, Marvelous Nakamba, Chiedoxie Ogbene and Dan Potts. Reece Burke and Gabriel Osho are both doubts.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, are without Ryan Fredericks and Luis Sinisterra. Marcos Senesi remains a doubt.
Key stats
- Bournemouth came from 3-0 down to beat Luton 4-3 in the reverse fixture
- Luton are winless in their last four home Premier League games
- Bournemouth have won five away PL matches this season
- Luton have conceded 34 goals in 18 matches at Kenilworth Road across all competitions
Suggested bets
Bournemouth to win
One goal winning margin
Both teams to score
