Introduction
As the Premier League gets hotter by the day, all eyes today are on the much-awaited showdown between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth at 20:30 at the Amex Stadium. The encounter is set to be an exciting encounter as the teams battle it out to gather important points in the quest for European football qualification.
H2H Statistics for Brighton vs Bournemouth
The records between the two teams have always been closely balanced, with an edge for Bournemouth in earlier encounters.
- Total Played: 27
- Brighton Triumphs: 10
- Bournemouth Victories: 11
- Draws: 6
- Goals/Match (Avg.): 2.7
Brighton have dominated recent home encounters, winning their last three home league matches against Bournemouth. However, Bournemouth have been potent away from home, remaining eight unbeaten on the road in their previous league away matches.
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Team Form & Recent Performances
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton come into this match in red-hot form, having won their last three league games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Southampton. Their forwards have been superb, and they will look to extend their good home record against Bournemouth.
- Last 5 Matches: ✅✅✅❌✅
- League Position: 9th (37 points)
- Top Scorer: Kaoru Mitoma
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth lost 1-0 to Wolves in their last game, ending a fantastic run of just one loss in 15 games. But they have been difficult to defeat in away games, and that makes them a team to watch out for tonight.
- Last 5 Matches: ❌✅✅✅✅
- League Position: 6th (43 points)
- Top Scorer: Dominic Solanke
Predicted Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Jason Steele
- Defenders: Tariq Lamptey, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupiñán
- Midfielders: Pascal Groß, Moisés Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister
- Forwards: Solly March, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma
AFC Bournemouth (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Neto
- Defenders: Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Jordan Zemura
- Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Jefferson Lerma, Philip Billing, Marcus Tavernier
- Forwards: Dominic Solanke, Kieffer Moore
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Key Players to Watch
Brighton
- Kaoru Mitoma: The Japanese winger has been great, leading the charge for Brighton with his pace and ball handling.
- Georginio Rutter: A prolific goal threat who will be critical at the forefront of Brighton's attack.
- Lewis Dunk: The captain will be important in organizing Brighton's defense against Bournemouth's forwards.
Bournemouth
- Dominic Solanke: Bournemouth's leading scorer will try to cause Brighton's back four issues.
- Ryan Christie: A midfield power unit who sets the tempo of the game.
- Lloyd Kelly: One of the key defenders tasked with stemming the tide of Brighton's attack.
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Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Given Brighton's recent string of form and home advantage, they have a narrow edge. However, Bournemouth's strong away record makes it a close contest.
Predicted Score:
Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth
Betting Tips:
✅ Over 2.5 Goals – Both sides have strong attack threats.
✅ Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Most likely given their attacking performances.
✅ Kaoru Mitoma to Score Anytime – The Brighton striker has been in top form.
Where to Watch?
The match can be watched on live sports channels and football streaming websites.
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