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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Bournemouth won against Tottenham 1-0 in their last match.
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In their last five matches, Bournemouth has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
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Brighton has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches.
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Their first meeting was in 1923, with Bournemouth winning 1-0.
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Overall, they have played 117 matches; Brighton leads with 45 wins, while Bournemouth has 43, and there have been 29 draws.
Match preview:
Under coach Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth is working on improving their tactics. After losing to Liverpool, they bounced back with wins against Wolverhampton and Tottenham. Playing at home could give them an advantage, as they are usually strong in front of their fans.
Brighton comes into the game confident after their surprise victory over Manchester City. They also showed strong form in the League Cup, winning 6-0 against Oxford. Despite earlier setbacks against Everton and Fulham, Brighton is looking to secure their position in the top half of the table.
Both teams play attacking football and create many chances, suggesting an exciting match ahead.
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 usually see goals from both sides, as they prefer fast-paced attacking play.
My pick: Both teams to score — Yes (odds 1.57).