Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth will be keen to take full advantage of playing at home as they take on a Brighton side buoyed by their first Premier League victory – over West Bromwich Albion last weekend.
Bournemouth v Brighton
Premier League – Dean Court, Bournemouth – Friday, 15 September, 20:00
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Ladbrokes |
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With 4 games of the Premier League season complete, Bournemouth sit in 19th position in the Premier League – and have failed to register a point as yet this term.
The fixture list has not been kind to the Cherries – they were very unlucky not to get anything out of their last home game with Manchester City and they’ve also had to visit the Emirates this term.
Bournemouth have only won 5 Premier League games in the whole of 2017 and they will see this all-South coast clash as an opportunity to build some momentum this season.
Brighton
The Seagulls come into this one fresh off the back of a morale boosting 3-1 over West Brom at home last weekend. Chris Hughton’s men now have 4 points on the board from 4 games and will be delighted with the start they’ve made.
Brighton will be desperately hoping club captain Bruno is back to full fitness after limping off against West Brom and Izzy Brown could come into the managers thoughts after missing the last 3 league games through injury.
Head to Head
This is the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides at Premier League level and it should be an entertaining encounter – with more than just local pride on the line..
The two sides meet once again on Tuesday evening (19th September) in the EFL cup.
Odds and Predictions
Bournemouth need points fast and to start scoring goals – having only scored once this term.
Bournemouth to score first looks good value at 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
Brighton have yet to score away from home in the Premier League this season.
Both teams to score – NO – 4/5 with Bet 365.
Jermain Defoe has not had the ideal start to life at Bournemouth and he will want to get his season up and running as soon as possible.
Jermain Defoe to score anytime is a generous 9/5 with Paddy Power.
Provided they play anywhere near their best, Eddie Howe’s men should have too much for the Seagulls here.
Bournemouth to be leading at half time and full time – 11/4 with Betfred.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 2 – 0 Brighton – 10/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Bournemouth are desperate for points and will have earmarked this game as a very ‘winnable’ one.
Bournemouth to win and under 2.5 goals in the game is a valuable double at 3.94 with Betway.