Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two camps who are looking to book their own respective iconic European finishes this season, Bournemouth will welcome Brentford to the Vitality on Tuesday night.
Bournemouth
Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have continued to impress since opening the New Year, Andoni Iraola’s men missed out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity over the weekend. Eventually settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Sunderland, the Cherries have now only claimed a single point from three of their previous four Premier League appearances. Nevertheless, extending on their FA Cup adventure on January 10th as they edged past Newcastle at St. James’ Park, the former Rayo Vallecano boss has not seen his squad suffer a single defeat from any of their last nine consecutive matchups across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 3-2 loss against title contenders Arsenal on January 3rd. Likewise, Bournemouth have also suffered just a sole Premier League defeat at the Vitality since the start of December.
Bournemouth Team News
Undergoing knee surgery last month, Dutch international Justin Kluivert is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. Still dealing with a long-term hamstring injury, Bournemouth will once again be without former Liverpool starlet Bradley Doak here.
Coming off the bench and bagging a sixth Premier League strike of the season against Sunderland over the weekend, Brazilian striker Evanilson will lead the line here. Enjoying what has been a breakout campaign, ex-Fleetwood youngster James Hill will start at the heart of Bournemouth’s defence.
Brentford
As for the visitors, eventually claiming what was an infamous victory away at relegation scrappers Brentford over the weekend, Brentford will be desperately hoping for smoother sailing here. Nevertheless, leaving Turf Moor with a pulsating 4-3 victory, Keith Andrews’ men have firmly cemented their spot as the Premier League’s ultimate surprise package this season. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across England’s elite, the Bees are at the heart of their own respective European chase. Shattering a string of records this season, Andrews’ side have lost just one of their previous six appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, including that remarkable seven-goal thriller in Lancashire on Saturday, Brentford have continued to shine on their travels. In fact, the Bees have won all of their last four consecutive showdowns away from the Gtech by an aggregate score of 8-5.
Brentford Team News
Dealing with yet another injury setback over the weekend and missing out against Burnley on Saturday, Scotland international Aaron Hickey is not expected to play any part. Undergoing knee surgery back in November, Brentford have confirmed that ex-Liverpool starlet Fabio Carvalho will miss the remainder of the campaign.
Notching an 18th Premier League goal of the season at Turf Moor, the red-hot Igor Thiago will spearhead Andrews’ attack. Despite a quick turnaround from their seven-goal thriller over the weekend, Andrews could be tempted to name an unchanged XI.
Bournemouth vs Brentford Key Factors to Consider
- When Bournemouth and Brentford met for their reverse Premier League showdown on December 27th, the Bees stormed their way to an empathic 4-1 victory in west London.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in all of their previous nine straight appearances across all competitions.
- Brazilian striker Igor Thiago has recorded 18 goals in his 28 Premier League appearances this season.
- The Bees have won all of their last four consecutive showdowns away from the Gtech by an aggregate score of 8-5.
- Five of the last six meetings between Bournemouth and Brentford across all competitions have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Watching Brentford play out an infamous seven-goal thriller away at Burnley over the weekend, neutrals will be hoping for another Premier League thriller here. However, watching the Bees storm their way to a stunning 4-1 victory when they welcomed Bournemouth for their reverse top-flight battle on December 27th, Tuesday’s opponents have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. With six of the last seven meetings between Brentford and Bournemouth finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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