AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
English Premier League, KO: 15:00 Nov 23, 2024, Vitality Stadium
Two teams who experienced contrasting results in the Premier League before the international break meet at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as Bournemouth do battle with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Bournemouth saw their three-game winning run come grinding to a halt when losing 3-2 away at Brentford a fortnight ago, in a game that brought up one of my bets.
That defeat coupled with results elsewhere means Andoni Iraola's side have dropped down into the bottom half of the table.
Seeking to bounce back at the first time of asking, the Cherries will look to chalk up all three points at the expense of Brighton on Saturday.
The Seagulls signed off for the international break in style by staging a dramatic late comeback to defeat Man City 2-1.
As such, Fabian Hurzeler’s side head into this clash surveying the standings from sixth place, level on points with the three sides housed directly above them.
How the bookies view it: Cherries to pick up the points
Bournemouth, who have won each of their last three Premier League home games, are 13/10 favourites with Betano to bank all three points on Saturday.
Brighton are 7/4 (Betano) outsiders to emerge from the Vitality Stadium victorious, while a share of the south coast spoils can be backed at 13/5 (Betano).
Head to head: Bournemouth bidding for Vitality deja vu
Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 victory when the two teams last crossed paths at this venue back in April of this year. However, it’s worth noting that Brighton claimed top honours from each of the three Premier League meetings between the pair prior to that.
Players to watch: Cook to cook up a storm?
Lewis Cook committed no fewer than four fouls during Bournemouth's previous Premier League away game at Brighton, making two or more misdemeanours from him on Saturday an appetising option at 5/4 (PaddyPower). The combative Cherries midfielder has been guilty of multiple offences in six of his 11 Premier League appearances this season so far.
Danny Welbeck has six goals in 11 Premier League appearances this season, making him an eye-catching option to add to his tally at 14/5 on UniBet.
Predicted line-ups
Bournemouth will be without suspended midfielder Ryan Christie, who picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the aforementioned 3-2 defeat away at Brentford a fortnight ago.
Having come off the bench to score against Man City last time out, Brighton duo Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley are pushing for a starting berth against Bournemouth this weekend.
Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Kadioglu, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma; Rutter, Welbeck
Anything else catch the eye?
With all the necessary ingredients in place for a goal-heavy game at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, being able to support Over 2.5 Goals alongside Both Teams to Score stands out at 4/5 on Bet 365.
This bet would have paid out in three of Bournemouth's last six Premier League games, including each of their last two.
Furthermore, the same play would have also proven profitable in seven of Brighton's 11 top-flight outings this term to date.
Thus, siding with the same selection on Saturday makes plenty of sense at 4/5 with Bet 365.
This English Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion will be played on Nov 23, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
