Key Details
Match: AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Competition: Premier League
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Kickoff Time: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET / 06:59 PST
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Bournemouth vs Brighton Match Preview
Bournemouth: A Mid-Table Surprise
Bournemouth have become a good mid-table team for boss Andoni Iraola. Now, they find themselves in a comfortable position eight points above the relegation zone. This recent run has seen them take on and succeed against stronger opponents. Highlights in recent weeks include wins against Arsenal and Manchester City. Though their three-match unbeaten streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss against Brentford last week, they showed up well again.
Brighton: To Challenge for European Places
Brighton continued to impress, lying joint third in the Premier League table alongside Chelsea and Arsenal. Their form had gone just before the international break, but a thrilling 2-1 win over Manchester City reinstated ambitions of a top-four finish. Brighton trailed in that match before netting twice in the latter stages of the second half to complete the comeback.
Team News
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth have some significant absences:
Out: Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Dango Ouattara, Julian Araujo (injuries), Ryan Christie (suspension).
Doubtful: Antoine Semenyo (knee issues, could return).
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenders: Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez
Midfielders: Lewis Cook, Philip Billing, Tyler Adams
Forwards: Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson, Justin Kluivert
Brighton Team News
Brighton also face a selection crisis:
Out: Adam Webster, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Solomon March.
Doubtful: Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Minteh, Tariq Lamptey, Carlos Baleba, Ferdi Kadioglu.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Igor, Pervis Estupinan
Midfielders: Simon Adingra, Matt O’Riley, Yasin Ayari, Kaoru Mitoma
Forwards: Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
28 April 2024: Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton
24 September 2023: Brighton 3-1 Bournemouth
04 April 2023: Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton
Recent Form
Bournemouth’s Last 5 Matches:
L: Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth
W: Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City
D: Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth
W: Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal
L: Leicester City 1-0 Bournemouth
Brighton’s Last 5 Matches:
W: Brighton 2-1 Manchester City
L: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
L: Brighton 2-3 Liverpool (Carabao Cup)
D: Brighton 2-2 Wolves
W: Newcastle 0-1 Brighton
Prediction: Bournemouth vs Brighton
Main Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
This pairing promises goals:
Bournemouth scored four goals in their last two matches.
Their last two matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Brighton’s last four games also produced three or more goals.
With both teams capable of attacking flair and defensive vulnerabilities, expect a high-scoring encounter.
Predicted Score: Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton
