Bournemouth Face Real Betis in Pre-Season Friendly
Bournemouth will face Real Betis in a pre-season friendly, as they look to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. The Cherries are currently 28 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League, with a league standing of 6th, 57 points, 13W-18D-7L from 38 games, recent form DDWWD.
What happened?
Real Betis will be led by Manuel Pellegrini in the friendly, while Bournemouth will be managed by Marco Rose. The two teams have never faced each other in a competitive clash, but will meet for the second time in a pre-season friendly.
Why it matters for Bournemouth
Bournemouth have been in good form recently, with a three-match winning streak and an unbeaten run in their last 5 matches. They have been scoring goals at a rate of 58 per season, while conceding 54. The team's recent form has been impressive, with a 1W-4D-0L record in their last 5 matches.
What comes next?
Bournemouth's next fixture is against Ipswich, away on November 7th. The team will be looking to continue their good form and build momentum ahead of the new campaign.
Lineups
The lineups for the friendly have been confirmed, with Real Betis and Bournemouth each naming their starting XIs. The Cherries will be looking to make a strong impression in the friendly, with a chance to test their mettle against a strong opponent.
Who is Bournemouth's manager?
Marco Rose is the manager of Bournemouth, who will be leading the team in the friendly against Real Betis.
