Both Bournemouth and Brighton return to Premier League action having won their games on the other side of the September international break. Indeed, the Cherries beat Tottenham 1-0 away from home, while the Seagulls were 2-1 winners at home to Manchester City in what were two impressive results.
Bournemouth will now welcome Brighton to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to make it three wins in a row in the Premier League. It will be difficult against the Seagulls though, who have more than matched them in recent H2Hs.
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Key stats
- Bournemouth have won two of their last three games in total in all competitions.
- Brighton have lost just once across all competitions since April.
- Brighton have won five of the previous six H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Brighton
Both teams are in decent form heading into this clash, so it is a difficult one to call in terms of a result. We think that they could share a point each, in what we are expecting to be an exciting and entertaining game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bournemouth slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bournemouth are the slight favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Brighton can be backed at just over 36% to win on their travels, while a draw is rated at just under 29%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Brighton on top
As mentioned previously, Brighton have won five of the last six meetings in total in all competitions. This should give the Seagulls a psychological advantage, but Bournemouth will certainly not make it easy for them in front of their home fans.
England Premier League 25/02/25
Brighton
Bournemouth
England Premier League 25/02/25
Brighton
Bournemouth
England Premier League 23/11/24
Bournemouth
Brighton
Ecuador Super Cup 09/08/24
Bournemouth
Brighton
England Premier League 28/04/24
Bournemouth
Brighton
Bournemouth preview: Three injury doubts
Lewis Cook, Enes Unal and Adam Smith are the only doubts for Bournemouth through injury. Otherwise, the Cherries should have a full squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Diakite, Brooks, Scott, Adams, Tavernier, Evanilson & Semenyo
Last five results:
- Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 0-2 Brentford
- Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves
- Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 0-0 Real Sociedad
Brighton preview: Also have a few injury doubts
Adam Webster, Solly March and Mats Wieffer are all doubtful for Brighton with injury. Otherwise, the Seagulls should be able to name a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper, Veltman, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma, Gruda & Rutter
Last five results:
- Brighton 2-1 Manchester City
- Oxford United 0-6 Brighton
- Everton 2-0 Brighton
- Brighton 1-1 Fulham
- Brighton 2-1 Wolfsburg
Player to watch: Evanilson
Evanilson was the hero after he scored the only goal of the game for Bournemouth as they beat Tottenham 1-0 away from home in an impressive performance last time out. The Brazilian has proven himself to be a handful for Premier League defenders, and Brighton will do well to keep him quiet at the Vitality Stadium.