AFC Bournemouth VS Brighton

Bournemouth are coming off a 3-2 defeat to Brentford. They had 48% possession and 15 shots on target, with goals from Evanilson and Kluivert. Defensively, they've been vulnerable, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches. However, they are unbeaten in their last 3 home league matches. Brighton secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. They had 40% possession and 10 shots on target, with goals from João Pedro and O'Riley. Brighton have been involved in high-scoring matches recently, with 5 of their last 6 matches producing 3 or more goals. They've averaged 1.83 goals per game in this period. Since December 28th, 2019, Bournemouth and Brighton have faced each other 6 times. Bournemouth have won 2, Brighton 4, and no matches have ended in a draw. A total of 16 goals have been scored (7 by Bournemouth, 9 by Brighton), averaging 2.67 goals per game. Their last meeting was a 3-0 win for Bournemouth on April 28th, 2024. Bournemouth had less possession but were more clinical in front of goal, with goals from Senesi, Ünal, and Kluivert. Brighton struggled to create clear-cut chances.

Both teams have shown attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. Given their recent form and head-to-head history, a high-scoring draw seems likely. Pick AFC Bournemouth -0.25