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Brentford will look to break into the Premier League's top four when they travel to Vitality Stadium on Saturday to face AFC Bournemouth.
The Cherries are yet to win a Premier League game, but they are showing signs of improvement under new manager Marco Rose, having remained unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions.
Brentford, meanwhile, are not only unbeaten in the Premier League so far, but have also avoided defeat against the Cherries in their previous 10 meetings.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Bournemouth vs Brentford key stats
- Brentford have scored first in each of their last six matches.
- Both teams have scored in five of their last seven meetings.
- Five of the last seven meetings between the two sides have produced Over 2.5 goals.
Bournemouth vs Brentford preview: The Bees to maintain unbeaten run?
Bournemouth vs Brentford — Tale of the Tape
| Bournemouth | vs | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 5th |
| 2 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 10th |
Bournemouth saw the departure of their high-profile manager Andoni Iraola to Liverpool, but under Rose, they have continued to play in a similarly aggressive, front-foot style of football.
The Cherries lost 2-1 to Manchester City in their opening Premier League game before earning successive draws against Everton and Newcastle United.
Confidence in the squad should be high after they secured their first win of the 2026-27 campaign, beating Lincoln City 4-0 in the EFL Cup in their last game.
Bournemouth have not beaten Brentford in their last eight Premier League meetings, but what should really concern Rose is that they have already dropped seven points from winning positions this season.
Keith Andrews's side started the new season with a bang, beating London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at home before securing an emphatic 6-1 win over Birmingham City in the EFL Cup.
The Bees drew 1-1 away at Elland Road against Leeds United before being frustratingly held to another 1-1 draw by Sunderland, who came from behind to score in the 82nd minute through Enzo Le Fee's penalty.
Andrews will be slightly concerned that his side have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches, although they have scored in every game so far.
Brentford are unbeaten in their last five league matches, recording one win and four draws, which is their joint-longest run under Andrews, and another strong result here would do no harm to their European aspirations.
Bournemouth vs Brentford form guide & betting tips
| Bournemouth | vs | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
LDD |
Form | WDD |
| 2 | Points | 5 |
| 15th | Form Table | 5th |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
LDDW |
Form (All Comps) | WWDD |
Whispers predicts: Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
Brentford have scored first in each of their last six matches, and they are priced at 21/20 (2.05) to score the opening goal on Saturday.
Eight of Bournemouth's last nine matches have produced more than two goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.62) a tempting offer.
Six of Brentford's last eight matches have seen goals at both ends, and BTTS – Yes at 8/15 (1.53) looks highly probable.
Both Brentford and Bournemouth drew their last two league matches. With the Bees looking to extend their unbeaten run against their rivals to 11 games and both teams struggling to keep goals out, a draw at 13/5 (3.60) could be a likely outcome.
Bournemouth have won the first half in eight of their last nine matches, and they can be backed to do so again at 2/1 (3.00).
Marcus Tavernier has scored three goals in his last four Premier League matches, and the attacker is priced at 10/3 (4.33) to score anytime against Brentford.
> Brentford to score first at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT: Bournemouth at 2/1 (3.0) | Likelihood: Outsider
> Anytime goalscorer: Marcus Tavernier at 10/3 (4.33) | Likelihood: Outsider