Bournemouth have won six of their last eight home games against Brighton, including a 3-0 success back in April, while the Seagulls have claimed victory in only five of their last 29 visits to Dorset.
Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
This duo are the most southerly of all clubs in the Premier League this season, but neither find themselves remotely close to the bottom of the table following impressive starts to the campaign. Of the pair, Brighton & Hove Albion kick off six places and four points better off, following a famous victory over Manchester City a fortnight ago.
Quick-fire goals just five minutes apart from João Pedro and then Matt O'Riley, the latter on his Premier League debut no less, snatching victory over the four on the spin champions. This catapulted Fabian Hürzeler's team up into the European positions, while the Seagulls have still only lost twice under his stewardship, beaten only by Chelsea and Liverpool, both away from home. Thus, the 1,307 Brighton supporters who'll be making the 90 mile journey west across the South Coast on Saturday will do so in confident mood.
Bournemouth though are no push-overs, having won each of their last three at home, notably defeating both of last season's top two in succession. First, Andoni Iraola's side toppled Arsenal before, earlier this month, goals from Antoine Semenyo and then Evanilson saw the Cherries defeat Manchester City for the first time ever, having lost each of their previous 15 encounters, a now defunct English record run.
On the road meanwhile, Bournemouth are less impressive, winless in four, most-recently defeated 3-2 at Brentford a fortnight ago, with Evanilson and Justin Kluivert on target ultimately in vain in West London. Luckily for the Cherries, this clash is at Dean Court, so can Bournemouth claim a fourth successive Premier League home win for the first time ever?
Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 116.
- Bournemouth Wins: 45. Draws: 29. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 42.
Bournemouth Team News
Ryan Christie is suspended, having been shown his fifth yellow card of the campaign at Brentford, while fellow key-figures Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo and Marcos Senesi are all walking a similar tightrope, knowing they would miss next weekend's trip to Molineux if booked here. Right-back Julián Araujo underwent hamstring surgery during the international break, while Alex Scott is also sidelined following meniscus surgery.
In better injury news, Tyler Adams completed 67 minutes a fortnight ago, his first start since the Copa América, so, having not gone away with the United States this week, he'll be hoping to start successive Premier League games for the first time since March 2023, when he was a Leeds player. Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara is also expected to be fit enough to return, having sat out the most-recent game with an injury described as minor.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Adams, Ouattara, Semenyo, Kluivert; Evanilson.
Bournemouth Players to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The big talking point with Bournemouth supporters at the moment is about their goalkeepers. Mark Travers was excellent against both Aston Villa and Man City, but Andoni Iraola decided to start the fit again Kepa Arrizabalaga at Brentford, a decision that was emphatically not vindicated. The Spaniard was culpable for, at least, one of the three goals conceded, with many fans wanting to see Travers reinstated, so will that happen?
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Brighton are without Ferdi Kadıoğlu due to a toe injury, while they're also short of centre-backs, with captain Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster still out. Carlos Baleba, introduced at half time, stared against Manchester City, so will surely start this time, while Matt O'Riley's match-winning moment in that match will also surely see him earn some more minutes. João Pedro, the other scorer last time out, had missed the previous five league games due to injury, making his return another major boost.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-4-1-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Igor, van Hecke, Estupiñán; Adingra, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma, João Pedro; Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Bournemouth
Danny Welbeck has been Brighton's main man this season, scoring six Premier League goals so far. He has however, not found the net in any of his last five outings against Bournemouth, so can he change that fact here?
Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
This one should guarantee goals, but we are sitting on the fence and forecasting a high-scoring draw, given how hard Bournemouth are to beat at home and how tough Brighton are to beat, well pretty much anywhere right now: Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Saturday 23 November 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).