Bournemouth vs Brentford

Date: December 27 2025, 15:00 GMT

Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
• Defenders: M. Kayode, K. Ajer, N. Collins, R. Henry
• Midfielders: V. Janelt, Y. Yarmolyuk, K. Lewis-Potter, M. Jensen
• Forwards: K. Schade, Thiago

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Đ. Petrović
• Defenders: A. Smith, B. Diakité, M. Senesi, A. Truffert
• Midfielders: A. Scott, L. Cook, Álex Jiménez
• Forwards: M. Tavernier, A. Semenyo, E. Kroupi

This Premier League match sees Brentford currently positioned 12th and Bournemouth in 15th place. With both teams vying for points to distance themselves from the relegation zone, stakes are high at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford's recent form shows a trend of inconsistency with a record of WIN-DRAW-LOSS-LOSS in their last four matches. They have struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they have scored in the tournament.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, has been struggling to find form, with three consecutive draws followed by a loss. Their inability to secure wins recently has left them hovering just above the relegation zone in the standings.

• March 15 2025: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Brentford
• November 9 2024: Brentford 3 - 2 Bournemouth
• May 11 2024: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Brentford
• September 2 2023: Brentford 2 - 2 Bournemouth

Match: Bournemouth - Brentford

Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 29

Kick-off: March 3 2026, 19:30 GMT

Stadium: Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: F. Forster
• Defenders: C. Mandas, Đ. Petrović, B. Diakité, J. Hill
• Midfielders: A. Adli, Veljko Milosavljević, Álex Jiménez
• Forwards: Rayan, M. Tavernier, E. Kroupi

Brentford (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: E. Balcombe
• Defenders: K. Ajer, S. van den Berg, E. Pinnock, H. Valdimarsson
• Midfielders: M. Jensen, V. Janelt
• Forwards: M. Kayode, K. Lewis-Potter, D. Ouattara, Thiago

Bournemouth will be without L. Cook due to a hamstring injury, alongside B. Doak, J. Kluivert, J. Soler, and Evanilson, all dealing with various injuries. These absences could affect the squad depth significantly.

Brentford's injury list includes Fábio Carvalho, J. Dasilva, and A. Milambo, all suffering from knee injuries, while A. Hickey is also unavailable due to injury. This could impact their midfield and attacking options.

This match features Bournemouth positioned 10th with 39 points, against Brentford, who sit 7th with 43 points. Both teams aim for a better placement as the season approaches its climax, making this encounter crucial for European qualifications.

Bournemouth's recent form shows a mix of results with three draws and a win in their last four matches. They have scored a total of 44 goals this season, with a slightly troubling defense conceding 46.

Brentford presents a more dynamic form, coming off two wins and a loss in their last four fixtures. Their goal tally matches Bournemouth's at 44, while they have a slightly better defensive record, conceding 40 goals so far.

• December 27 2025: Brentford 4 - 1 Bournemouth
• March 15 2025: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Brentford
• November 9 2024: Brentford 3 - 2 Bournemouth
• May 11 2024: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Brentford
• September 2 2023: Brentford 2 - 2 Bournemouth