Brighton will host Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night , as both sides look to strengthen their push for a European spot in the Premier League .
The Seagulls are in fine form, winning three consecutive matches across all competitions, while Bournemouth suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wolves over the weekend, playing most of the match with ten men .
Match Preview Brighton dominated Southampton 4-0 in their last match, showcasing their attacking prowess .Bournemouth struggled against Wolves , falling 1-0 at home after Illia Zabarnyi’s first-half red card .Brighton have had the upper hand in recent meetings , winning four of their last five encounters against the Cherries.A victory for Brighton will move them level on points with Bournemouth , who currently sit in sixth place .Match Details đź“Ť Location: Falmer, England🏟 Stadium: American Express Stadiumđź“… Date: Tuesday, 25 February⏰ Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT🧑‍⚖️ Referee: Michael Oliver🎥 VAR: Matt DonohueHead-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches) Fixture Result Competition Bournemouth vs Brighton 1-2 Premier League (Nov 2024) Brighton vs Bournemouth 1-0 Premier League (Apr 2023) Bournemouth vs Brighton 0-2 Premier League (Sep 2022) Bournemouth vs Brighton 3-1 Premier League (Jan 2020) Brighton vs Bournemouth 2-0 Premier League (Dec 2019)
Brighton have won four of their last five encounters against Bournemouth. Current Form (All Competitions) Brighton Date Fixture Result 22/02/25 Southampton vs Brighton ✅ 0-4 14/02/25 Brighton vs Chelsea ✅ 3-0 08/02/25 Brighton vs Chelsea ✅ 2-1 01/02/25 Nottingham Forest vs Brighton ❌ 7-0 25/01/25 Brighton vs Everton ❌ 0-1
Bournemouth Date Fixture Result 22/02/25 Bournemouth vs Wolves ❌ 0-1 15/02/25 Southampton vs Bournemouth ✅ 1-3 08/02/25 Everton vs Bournemouth ✅ 0-2 01/02/25 Bournemouth vs Liverpool ❌ 0-2 25/01/25 Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest ✅ 5-0
Brighton have won three consecutive matches, scoring nine goals and conceding none. Bournemouth have been inconsistent, winning three of their last five but struggling defensively. Team News Brighton Lewis Dunk is still out with a rib injury , and with a short recovery period , he’s unlikely to feature.Igor is also sidelined , but Pervis Estupiñán made his return off the bench against Southampton and could start.Ferdi Kadioglu remains out until March due to a toe injury .James Milner (hamstring) and Danny Welbeck (undisclosed) will also miss out. JoĂŁo Pedro and Georginio Rutter impressed together in attack and should start again.Brighton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) Position Player GK Verbruggen RB Hinshelwood CB Van Hecke CB Webster LB Estupiñán CM Baleba CM Ayari RW Minteh AM Pedro LW Mitoma ST Rutter
Bournemouth Illia Zabarnyi is suspended after his red card against Wolves .Marcos Senesi remains out injured , leaving Bournemouth with limited defensive options .Adam Smith and Julian Araujo are also unavailable , meaning Lewis Cook could start as a center-back .James Hill is expected to start at right-back. Bournemouth are still without a recognized striker , with Enes Unal and Evanilson injured .Dango Ouattara is set to lead the line once again. Alex Scott and Tyler Adams are both in contention to start in midfield. Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) Position Player GK Arrizabalaga RB Hill CB Cook CB Huijsen LB Kerkez CM Adams CM Christie RW Tavernier AM Kluivert LW Semenyo ST Ouattara
Score Prediction Brighton are in top form, scoring seven goals in their last two games without conceding. Bournemouth’s makeshift defense could struggle against Brighton’s dynamic attack. João Pedro’s resurgence will be crucial for Brighton’s push for European qualification. Bournemouth can still pose a threat going forward but may not have enough defensive solidity to keep Brighton at bay. 🔮 Prediction: Brighton 3-1 Bournemouth ✅
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