AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction

This Saturday’s Premier League clash sees Brentford make the trip to face AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Key Stats

• AFC Bournemouth have scored 7 goals in their last five games whereas Brentford have scored 6 goals in their last 5 games
• Brentford’s Mark Flekken is ranked 2nd in the Premier League for most saves per match (4.4)
• AFC Bournemouth haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 attempts
• Brentford have gone unbeaten in their last 6 meetings with AFC Bournemouth (4W-2D)

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams head into this game in slightly contrasting form to each other. Over AFC Bournemouth’s last five games they have won once, lost twice and drawn twice, coming off two consecutive draws. Brentford on the other hand have achieved two wins, two losses and a draw, showing that they could put up a fight this Saturday.

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

AFC Bournemouth Predicted Line-Up: Kepa Arrizabalaga; Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi, Lewis Cook (c); Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo; Evanilson

Looking set for three points in their last game, AFC Bournemouth couldn’t stop a comeback from Tottenham Hotspur to end up settling for a point apiece with the score ending in a 2-2 affair. Now winless in their last three games, Bournemouth sit in ninth place in the Premier League after 28 games. They have achieved 12 wins, eight losses and eight draws, leaving them with a tally of 44 points. UEFA Champions League football next season did look on the cards for the seaside club but the electric form they were showing has been dampened slightly. All hope is not lost though as Bournemouth still sit only five points behind fourth placed Chelsea in what is a congested top half of the table.

The Cherries will be delighted that striker Evanilson has made a full recovery from his broken foot that saw him absent for eight games. Before his injury the summer signing from Porto netted six goals and he’ll look to add to that against Brentford. Whilst the Brazilian was out though it allowed plenty of players to step up, none better than Justin Kluivert. Son of legend Patrick Kluivert, attacking midfielder/winger has provided 18 goal contributions split into 12 goals and six assists, completing two hattrick in the 27 games he’s featured in. Other notable players have been Antoine Semenyo and Dango Outtara who have both amassed 11 goal involvements. Adoni Iraola could even put all four of them in the starting lineup together, posing a massive threat to the Brentford back line this Saturday, showing clear intentions to grab the maximum three points.

Brentford Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Brentford Predicted Line-Up: Mark Flekken; Keane Lewis-Potter, Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins Kristoffer Ajer; Christian Nørgaard (c), Vitaly Janelt; Kevin Schade, Mikel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo; Yoann Wissa

Brentford will be relishing this fixture, coming at a time where they need to pick up some momentum, they have not seen defeat at the hands of Bournemouth in the last six times of asking. After having a knack for being great on home soil at the start of the season, Brentford have turned that narrative around and have proven to be great on the road as of late. They have won their last four consecutive away fixtures, helping them to win 11 games alongside the 12 losses and five draws from 28 games. Those results leave them occupying 12th place in the standings with 38 points, trailing opponents Bournemouth by six points.

The Bees have proven the critics wrong once more, still finding plenty of goals after the departure of Ivan Toney. The duo of Yoann Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo have really come into their own this campaign with Wissa landing 15 goal contribution and Mbeumo with 19 to his name. When looking at the Golden Boot race, Mbeumo can find himself in fifth place with him having an immense season. Someone that has gone under the radar has been Mikel Damsgaard. This has been the season where it has finally all worked out for him, producing 10 assists to go with his two goals. Like their opposition, Brentford line up with a lethal attack and anyone of the three aforementioned players could ensure they make it seven games without a loss against Bournemouth this Saturday.

Head To Head Stats: AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford

The last five faceoffs have been split in the favour of Brentford, winning three times and drawing with AFC Bournemouth in the remaining two matches. Both sides have been brilliant this season, but Bournemouth look the more likely out of the two teams to earn three points this Saturday, despite the resounding record against them in this fixture.

Recent Matches:

9th November 2024 – Brentford 3-2 AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

11th May 2024 – AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford –Premier League

2nd September 2023 –Brentford 2-2 AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

14th January 2023 – Brentford 2-0 AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

1st October 2022 – AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford – Premier League

Betting Tips For AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford

AFC Bournemouth have not actually been able to beat Brentford in their last eight meetings, the last time dating back to 2021. However, with the from that they have been showing as of late, they could finally achieve a win this time around. Brentford wont give up without a fight, especially with some great attacking power like Yoann Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with AFC Bournemouth To Win + Both Teams To Score as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 2/1 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £30 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford

AFC Bournemouth 3-2 Brentford

Brentford have been great away from home as of late but AFC Bournemouth have scored a Premier League high of eight goals in second half added time, coming up against a Brentford side that have conceded the second most goals in that time frame with six.