Both teams must balance pressing with protection against the counter. Commit too many players forward and a misplaced pass can leave space behind; sit too deep and the opposition can build pressure around the box.
The key signs will be how quickly each side closes down the ball and whether its forwards can keep possession long enough for support to arrive. Winning second balls and making the most of wide areas could also shape which team controls the pace.
Possession alone will not settle the contest. Bournemouth and Leeds need to convert their spells on the ball into attempts from dangerous positions, while staying alert to set pieces and quick breaks at the other end.
The score will provide the clearest measure of that efficiency, but the flow of chances matters too. An early breakthrough could force the trailing side to take more risks; a tight score late on would put a premium on concentration and decision-making.
The final result will give both clubs a fresh reference point as the league campaign continues. Attention will then turn to whether either side can carry its strongest passages into the next fixture.