Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton

Current streaks

Recent form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite sitting in 12th position, the Cherries have been competitive against top-tier opposition, notably securing impressive victories against Manchester City and Arsenal. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 10 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.67 goals per match. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game. The team's matches have been entertaining, with an average of 2.83 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of their recent encounters. Interestingly, their latest fixture against Brentford was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 3-2 defeat. While Bournemouth haven't managed any significant winning or losing streaks, their ability to compete with top teams suggests they could potentially climb higher in the table if they can maintain consistency.

Brighton

Brighton have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with an impressive victory over league leaders Manchester City in their latest match. Despite sitting in 6th position with 19 points from 11 games, the Seagulls have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their attacking prowess is evident, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game, but they've also been vulnerable defensively, conceding 1.67 goals per match. Brighton's matches have been entertaining affairs, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent games and an average total of 3.5 goals per match. While they've managed to secure three wins in their last six outings, including notable victories against top-six sides Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, they've also suffered back-to-back losses against Liverpool in the Premier League and League Cup.

Recent home/away form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have been in impressive form at home recently, securing three consecutive Premier League victories against top-tier opposition, including notable wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. This run of success has contributed significantly to their mid-table position in the league. The Cherries have been particularly potent in attack at the Vitality Stadium, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six home matches. Defensively, they've also shown improvement, conceding just one goal per game on average during this period. The team's ability to produce high-scoring encounters is evident, with their total goals average of 2.83 per match and a 50% rate of games going over 2.5 goals. Bournemouth's home form has been crucial to their current league standing, with their recent performances suggesting they're becoming a formidable force on their own turf.

Brighton

Brighton's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Seagulls showing both promise and inconsistency on their travels. They have managed to secure three wins in their last six away fixtures, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Everton. However, their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, conceding four goals in a high-scoring defeat to Chelsea. Brighton have demonstrated an ability to find the back of the net consistently, averaging 1.5 goals per game in their last six away matches. Notably, they have kept three clean sheets during this period, highlighting their defensive capabilities when at their best. The team's ability to compete with top sides is evident from their draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. With half of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, Brighton's matches tend to offer entertainment for neutral spectators, whilst their current 6th position in the league table suggests they are performing well overall despite some challenging away fixtures.