AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 13th, 2025 | Vitality Stadium | Premier League | 15:00 (BST)

The Vitality Stadium is the setting for a fascinating Premier League clash this Saturday as Bournemouth host Brighton & Hove Albion. The Cherries come into this fixture in a surprisingly strong position, having defied early-season expectations with back-to-back victories against Tottenham and Wolves. Their recent form, coupled with a solid defensive structure, has them sitting in the top half of the table. Brighton, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the season, with a notable win over Manchester City but also a loss to Everton and a draw against Fulham. Despite their recent inconsistency, the Seagulls will be a tough opponent, and this match presents a perfect opportunity for them to find their rhythm and climb the table.

Key Betting Tip: Key Betting Tip: Brighton & Hove Albion to Win at 2.70 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineups

AFC Bournemouth Predicted XI: Djordje Petrović, Álex Jiménez, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson

Adam Smith, Enes Unal, and Lewis Cook are all set to miss out due to injury.

Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted XI: Bart Verbruggen, Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Maxim de Cuyper, Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma, Matt O'Riley, Yankuba Minteh, Danny Welbeck

Mats Wieffer is absent due to a knee injury, Solly March and Adam Webster remain sidelined with long-term injuries.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Current League Standings

The Cherries are in 7th place after three games. They have six points and have kept two clean sheets in a row, conceding all four of their goals against Liverpool. The Seagulls are in 11th with four points after three games. Beating Manchester City 2-1 last time out will give them plenty of confidence heading into this fixture.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have faced each other 118 times in their history, dating back to the 1920s when the pair played together in the Southern Division Three. They have followed each other from the third tier in the 2000s all the way to the Premier League in the last decade, developing into the two powerhouses on the South Coast. Bournemouth have won 45 meetings, Brighton & Hove have won 44, and there have been 29 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• February 2025: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
• November 2024: AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)
• April 2024: AFC Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)
• September 2023: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
• April 2023: AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)

The Albion won both of the top-flight meetings between these two last season by an identical scoreline of 2-1. Brighton have won 5 of the last 6 meetings between the pair. Notably, there has not been a draw in 11 meetings between these sides.

Recent AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion Matches Analysis

AFC Bournemouth Last 5 Matches:

• Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
• AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Brentford (EFL Cup)
• AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
• Liverpool 4-2 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
• AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Real Sociedad (Friendly)

Only a single team has scored in Bournemouth’s last three games, and there has been under 2.5 goals in each of their last three.

Brighton & Hove Albion Last 5 Matches:

• Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• Oxford United 0-6 Brighton & Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
• Everton 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)
• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Fulham (Premier League)
• **Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wolfsburg (Friendly)

The Seagulls upset the odds against Man City last weekend. Notably, Brighton have conceded in all three of their Premier League games this season.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Brighton & Hove Albion to Win @ 2.70 (Kwiff Bet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Brighton & Hove Win in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth): The Ghanaian forward has been instrumental in Bournemouth's strong start to the season. He has scored two goals and provided one assist in his first three league games, a record that puts him among the top performers in the division. His pace and directness have been a constant threat, and he'll be a handful for the Brighton defence.

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion): Despite some recent team struggles, Mitoma's quality is undeniable. The Japanese winger has been one of Brighton's most influential attacking players, with a crucial assist in the recent win against Manchester City. His dribbling ability and sharp movements in the final third are key to unlocking defences, and he will be a player Bournemouth will have to keep a close eye on.

Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth): The Argentinian defender has been a rock at the back for Bournemouth in their two victories. His leadership and defensive prowess have been vital to their two clean sheets. He will have his hands full with Brighton's talented attack, but his form suggests he is up to the task.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This game will be unavailable to stream in the UK due to the blackout. However, you can listen to it on BBC Radio 5 Live

Stadium Information: Dean Court, currently known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, England, and is the home ground of AFC Bournemouth. The stadium has a capacity of 11,307.

Referee: Peter Bankes (England) has been refereeing in the Premier League for six seasons now.