Bournemouth v Brighton

Bournemouth vs Brighton Preview

Bournemouth's useful looking three-game unbeaten run in the English top flight was brought to an end following a 3-2 loss away from home at Brentford, while Brighton registered an excellent 2-1 home win against Manchester City just before the international break to make it three wins in five games for The Seagulls.

The 3-2 loss at Brentford resulted in Bournemouth dropping down the Premier League table to 12th place but although the south coast side have struggled on the road so far this season, picking up just the single win but also being handed three defeats, The Cherries have produced some solid results on home soil this term.

Wins against Southampton 3-1, Arsenal 2-0 and Manchester City 2-1 have seen Bournemouth continue to defy the odds and punch above their weight in the English top flight and manager Andoni Iraola can take the credit for Bournemouth's current league position.

The hosts have also been dealt four defeats so far this season as well but it is important to note that three of these four losses were inflicted upon the south coast club away from home, while the goals market may also appeal here as seven of Bournemouth's 11 league matches to date have resulted in both teams scoring.

Similar to their upcoming hosts on Saturday afternoon, Brighton also registered a 2-1 home win against Manchester City prior to the international break and this impressive result has helped The Seagulls move up into sixth place in the Premier League table ahead of this upcoming trip to the Vitality Stadium.

Brighton now sit level on points with the Premier League heavyweights such as Chelsea and Arsenal but also fellow surprise package, Nottingham Forest, and having collected three wins within their last five games, The Seagulls will be in confident mood this weekend.

Previous wins against Tottenham and Newcastle United will give the visitors plenty of reasons to be upbeat about their chances of further adding to their points tally along the south coast on Saturday in what has been a pretty solid campaign thus far for Fabian Hürzeler's side.

Indeed, Brighton have lost just twice so far in this season's campaign while picking up five wins along with four draws as well, but it is worth mentioning that both of Brighton's defeats this season have been inflicted upon The Seagulls away from home.

With this in mind, it may be worth a look at the goals market for this upcoming fixture especially as eight out of Brighton's 11 league matches to date have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net.

Bournemouth v Brighton Verdict

Both Bournemouth and Brighton have performed giant-killing acts recently against Manchester City and both look set to score in what could prove to be an entertaining fixture.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

BTTS Yes & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80

Correct Score: Draw @ 3.40