Bournemouth vs Brentford: Preview, Prediction & Lineups

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Bournemouth vs Brentford: Premier League Preview

Bournemouth welcomes Brentford to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening in Gameweek 29 of the Premier League. Both teams will be looking to get their form back on track as the season enters its final stretch.

Bournemouth have shown some improved form recently, winning and drawing their last two matches after back-to-back defeats. Andoni Iraola’s side are 9th in the Premier League and pushing for European places. But Bournemouth have a poor record against Brentford, having not won in the last 6 meetings.

Brentford on the other hand, come into this match off the back of a defeat to Aston Villa and a draw against Everton. Thomas Frank’s men are 12th in the table and will be looking to bounce back with a win. Having won against Bournemouth earlier in the season, Brentford will be looking to complete the league double.

Team News & Tactics

Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola has several injury concerns. Marcos Senesi (hamstring), Adam Smith (knock), Enes Unal (knee), and Julian Araujo (thigh) are out.

Bournemouth will line up in a 4-2-3-1. Kepa will start in goal, with James Hill and Milos Kerkez as full backs. Ilia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen will be the central defensive pairing. Alex Scott and Tyler Adams will provide defensive cover and control in midfield, while David Brooks will play attacking midfield. Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo will offer pace and creativity from the flanks, with Evanilson leading the line.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Scott, Adams; Semenyo, Brooks, Kluivert; Evanilson.

Brentford

Thomas Frank has his own injury problems to deal with. Joshua Dasilva (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Igor Thiago (knee), Sepp van den Berg (knock), and Fabio Carvalho (shoulder) are out.

Brentford will line up in a 4-3-3. Mark Flekken will start in goal, with Kristoffer Ajer and Keane Lewis-Potter as full backs. Nathan Collins and Ben Mee will be the central defensive pairing. Vitaly Janelt and Christian Norgaard will provide defensive solidity, Mikkel Damsgaard will add creativity, and Kevin Schade will lead the line with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on the flanks.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Mee, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Schade, Wissa.

Key Stats

Brentford have scored 2+ in their last 4 vs Bournemouth in all comps.
Brentford are unbeaten in their last 6 v Bournemouth.
18 goals in the last 6 games between these teams.
4 of the last 6 have seen both teams score.

Player to Watch: Justin Kluivert

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Kluivert has been in good form for Bournemouth and could be the key man here. He creates chances and scores big goals. Brentford have conceded 44 in 28 this season, so Kluivert could exploit that and make the difference.

Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction

Both teams have been inconsistent but have enough attacking quality to make this a fun one. Bournemouth’s home advantage might see them nick a point against a solid Brentford side.