Brighton vs Bournemouth: Premier League Preview, Predictions & Lineups

South Coast Showdown at the Amex – Can Brighton Keep Their Winning Streak Alive?

Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Bournemouth to the Amex Stadium for a crucial all-south coast Premier League clash on Tuesday night. The Seagulls come into this fixture riding a wave of momentum, having secured three consecutive wins in all competitions, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Southampton at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Wolves, playing much of the game with ten men. Despite their recent setback, the Cherries remain in a strong position, sitting three places above Brighton in sixth. However, a Brighton victory would see both teams level on points, intensifying the race for European qualification.

Match Details: Brighton vs Bournemouth

• Location: Falmer, England
• Stadium: American Express Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: Matt Donohue

Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)

• Brighton Wins: 4
• Bournemouth Wins: 1
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton (November 2024, Premier League)

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Where to Watch Brighton vs Bournemouth

Brighton Team News & Predicted Lineup

Brighton will likely be without captain Lewis Dunk due to a rib injury, while Igor remains sidelined. Pervis Estupinan made a return off the bench against Southampton and could start this match. Ferdi Kadioglu is out until March with a toe injury, and James Milner remains absent with a hamstring issue. Danny Welbeck also missed the last game, with Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter stepping up in his absence.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter

Bournemouth Team News & Predicted Lineup

Bournemouth will be forced to reshuffle their defense after Illia Zabarnyi’s red card at the weekend. With Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, and Julian Araujo all unavailable, Lewis Cook could be deployed as a center-back alongside Dean Huijsen. James Hill is expected to start at right-back.

Up front, Bournemouth remain without a recognized striker, with Enes Unal and Evanilson injured. Dango Ouattara is set to continue leading the line, while Alex Scott and Tyler Adams are in contention to return in midfield.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

Arrizabalaga; Hill, Cook, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara

Brighton vs Bournemouth: Score Prediction

Brighton are in excellent form and will be confident of taking all three points, especially against a Bournemouth side missing key defensive players. The Seagulls’ attacking prowess, led by the in-form Joao Pedro, is expected to be too much for Bournemouth’s makeshift backline to handle.

However, the Cherries have enough quality to pose a threat going forward. A competitive encounter is expected, but Brighton’s superior firepower should see them claim the win.

Prediction: Brighton 3-1 Bournemouth

What do you think? Can Brighton continue their winning streak, or will Bournemouth bounce back with an away upset? Drop your predictions in the comments below!