Brighton vs Bournemouth

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Match details

Date: September 13 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Stadium: Vitality Stadium

Confirmed lineups

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Đ. Petrović
• Defenders: J. Hill, Veljko Milosavljević, M. Senesi, A. Truffert
• Midfielders: T. Adams, A. Scott, D. Brooks, M. Tavernier
• Forwards: A. Semenyo, Evanilson

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: B. Verbruggen
• Defenders: J. Veltman, J. van Hecke, L. Dunk, M. De Cuyper
• Midfielders: J. Milner, J. Hinshelwood, Y. Minteh
• Forwards: G. Rutter, K. Mitoma, D. Welbeck

Missing players

Bournemouth will miss A. Smith due to a hamstring injury, E. Ünal with jumper's knee, and L. Cook who is also suffering from jumper's knee. This will test their squad depth as they look to maintain their strong start in the season.

Brighton face similar issues with absenteeism, as J. Enciso, M. Wieffer, and A. Webster are all sidelined with jumper's knee injuries. Their lack of key players may impact their midfield structure and overall dynamics during the match.

Match background

Bournemouth currently sits in 7th place with 6 points, while Brighton is in 11th with 4 points, making this clash crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their positions in the upper half of the league table.

Recent form

Bournemouth has shown promising form with two wins and one loss in their last three league matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 4, maintaining a solid performance at home. Their tactics have been effective, especially on the offensive side with Evanilson leading the attack.

Brighton, on the other hand, recorded one win, one draw, and one loss in their recent games, with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. While they are competitive at home, their away performance needs improvement, as highlighted by their inability to score during their last away fixture.

Head-to-head record

• February 25 2025: Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth
• November 23 2024: Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton
• April 28 2024: Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton
• September 24 2023: Brighton 3-1 Bournemouth
• April 4 2023: Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton

Prediction

With both teams missing key players, this match has the potential to be closely contested. Given Bournemouth's strong recent form at home, they may edge out Brighton. Betting tip: Bournemouth to win.