On September 13, Bournemouth will face Brighton at the Vitality Stadium in Matchday 4 of the English Premier League.
Key match facts and head-to-head history:
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In their last match, Bournemouth surprised Tottenham with a 1-0 away win.
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Bournemouth’s last five games show 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
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Brighton have 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five games.
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Their first match was in 1923, where Bournemouth won 1-0.
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Overall, Brighton has 45 wins, Bournemouth has 43 wins, and there have been 29 draws in 117 matches between them.
Match preview:
Brighton comes into this match after a surprising win over Manchester City. They also demonstrated their offensive skills in the League Cup by beating Oxford 6-0. However, they faced earlier challenges with a loss to Everton and a draw against Fulham. Brighton appears to be improving and aims for a strong position in the league.
Both teams play an open style, creating many scoring opportunities, making this match likely exciting and filled with action.
Probable line-ups:
- Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Brooks, Scott, Tavernier, Semenyo, Evanilson.
- Brighton: Verbruggen, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Kuyper, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Minteh, Gomez, Mitoma, Welbeck.
Prediction for Bournemouth vs Brighton:
Recent matches between Bournemouth and Brighton have not ended without goals, as both teams favor attacking play and quick transitions from defense.
My pick: Both teams to score — Yes (odds 1.57).