Brighton & Hove Albion will face AFC Bournemouth in an intriguing Premier League matchup this weekend. The Seagulls have shown a strong home advantage against the Cherries, having lost only once in their last six home encounters.
Brighton vs Bournemouth: Head-to-Head
- Brighton has recorded four wins and one draw against Bournemouth in their last six home matches.
- The last meeting between the two teams saw Brighton win 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium in September.
- Brighton’s only defeat came in April 2019, where they lost 5-0 to Bournemouth.
Recent Form
Brighton is in great shape at home, having lost only two of their last 18 Premier League games at the Amex Stadium. They have achieved ten wins and six draws during this period. Interestingly, both defeats were against Aston Villa.
Bournemouth recently ended an 11-game winless streak, securing a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Previously, they had a dismal run with five draws and six losses.
Team News and Key Players
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma has been a standout against Bournemouth, scoring five times against them, the most by any player. This upcoming match will be his 100th in the Premier League.
Junior Kroupi has been a significant player for Bournemouth this season, having netted seven goals. He is among the top-performing non-British teenagers in a single Premier League campaign.
Key Statistics
- Brighton has achieved a draw or win in seven matches after conceding first this season.
- Bournemouth has struggled when scoring first, failing to secure a win in six matches (four draws, two losses).
- Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh ranks second in the league for touches in the opposition box, with 124, following Erling Haaland’s 133.
- Only Aston Villa has scored more goals from outside the box than Bournemouth this season, with the Cherries registering 11 such goals.
As both teams prepare for this important fixture, fans can expect an exciting match that could have implications for their standings in the league.
