1st Nov 2015 | Premier League
Easy Mane
The Senegal striker has a similar expected goal rating as Graziano Pelle but is bigger in the betting.
It has been a fair while since Southampton and Bournemouth enjoyed a top-flight derby but the excitement cannot hide two teams going in opposite directions.
An injury ravaged Bournemouth have conceded 13 goals in their last four matches, whilst Southampton have scored 11 in their last five but also conceded 8.
Throw in the ferocity of a local derby and this could be a goal-fest. On the Saints’ side the two main men are Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane; the players are averaging 0.38 and 0.36 expected goals per 90min.
The bookmakers rate the Italian striker as the most likely player to open the scoring but there isn’t much between them and the better value bet is Mane at 11/2 (Bet365). Back him each-way and get 1/3 odds if he scores anytime.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 10:10 1st Nov, 2015 but subject to change