The Matchday 27 clash in the Premier League between Brighton and Bournemouth will take place on February 25 at the Amex Stadium in Falmer. Brighton vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brighton
The club had a successful run in their last two Premier League matches. First, they thrashed Chelsea at home (3-0), then secured a convincing victory away against Southampton (4-0). Interestingly, since September 2023, Brighton has not won three consecutive matches in the Premier League. Fabian Hürzeler's side has climbed to ninth place and reduced the gap to the European competition zone to three points.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Brighton's last 6 league games.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 7 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Bart Verbruggen – Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood – Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari – Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Jorginho Rutter – Joao Pedro Jesus.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side surprisingly lost at home to Wolverhampton (0-1) in the last round, and also lost a key central defender due to a red card. Notably, this was their second consecutive home defeat in the league, following a loss to Liverpool (0-2). Besides, Bournemouth managed to defeat Southampton 3-1 away. The team currently sits sixth in the standings, just one point behind Manchester City, who are in fourth place.
- In the last 14 Premier League matches, the club has lost only twice (8 wins, 4 draws).
- Three or more goals have been scored in Bournemouth's last eight away league games.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Bournemouth's last 9 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Lewis Cook, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huisen – Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie – David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Dango Ouattara.
Defender Ilya Zabarnyi will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 20 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 96;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 5%.
Match Prediction: Brighton vs. Bournemouth
Both opponents are aiming for a high finish in the table this season. Therefore, the upcoming encounter promises to be intense and spectacular, but I slightly favor the visitors. Brighton lacks consistency and has won only one of their last six home league matches (3 draws, 2 losses).
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola's side has not suffered a defeat in their last seven away Premier League matches. During this series, the club secured five wins and two draws. Furthermore, Bournemouth has scored at least two goals in their last eight away league games. It is also worth noting that in the last five head-to-head league encounters, Bournemouth has won four times, with Brighton only winning once.
My prediction – Bournemouth to win or draw
