Preview & Prediction: AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford FC

As AFC Bournemouth prepare to host Brentford FC, football fans can anticipate a gripping showdown. Bournemouth has shown a mixed form, managing only 4 points in their last 5 games, suggesting they may struggle against a determined Brentford. Despite scoring 6 goals over these fixtures, the side has failed to find the net in two outings, indicating some inconsistency in attack. With a reliance on BTTS (both teams to score) featuring in three of their recent games, they might just keep things interesting at the Vitality Stadium.

On the other hand, Brentford arrives with an impressive away form, having claimed victory in their last four road games and remaining unbeaten in five away fixtures. This stellar form suggests Brentford is poised to challenge Bournemouth at home and potentially stretch their unbeaten away run. However, scoring inconsistencies for Brentford mean they have also notched only 6 goals in their past five matches and failed to score in two of these encounters.

Given these dynamics, this match could unfold with a closely contested battle on the pitch. Although both teams have struggled at times with goal scoring, their historical encounters suggest goals are in the offing. With BTTS landing in three of Bournemouth’s recent matches and only once for Brentford, the likelihood of both teams finding the net remains debatable but definitely possible.

In terms of head-to-head stats, out of their last 18 meetings, Brentford holds the upper hand with 8 wins compared to Bournemouth’s 4, while previously, their matches have often been competitive, averaging 2.61 goals overall. While Bournemouth maintains an average home form, Brentford’s away prowess could slightly tilt the balance.

This fixture could be a cagey affair, with Brentford likely edging out Bournemouth if they continue their robust away performance, but don’t overlook the possibility of a draw based on Bournemouth’s need to secure valuable points at home. Expect a tactical showdown with opportunities for both squads to carve out chances and possibly exchange goals.

Insights

• AFC Bournemouth has a recent struggle in form, picking up 4 points from the last 5 games, suggesting a possible tactical shake-up needed.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has occurred in 3 of AFC Bournemouth’s last 5 matches, indicating a tendency towards both teams finding the net.
• Despite recent difficulties, AFC Bournemouth has managed to score 6 goals in 5 games, averaging slightly over a goal per game.
• Brentford is in better recent form with 7 points from 5 games, and strong away performance, unbeaten in 5 consecutive away matches, including 4 wins.
• Conversely, Brentford has seen BTTS in just 1 of their last 5 games, focusing more on defensive solidity recently.
• Both teams have experienced similar issues scoring, failing to find the net in 2 of their last 5 matches.
• Historically, Brentford has outperformed against AFC Bournemouth, winning 8 out of their 18 past meetings since the teams often produce close encounters.
• Matches between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford typically average 2.61 goals, hinting at potential for a moderately high-scoring game.
• AFC Bournemouth’s home performance is decent, earning 1.62 points per game, higher than Brentford’s 1.08 points per game on the road.
• In the current season, BTTS has been more frequent for AFC Bournemouth (61% of matches) compared to Brentford (64.2% of matches across the season).

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline when AFC Bournemouth hosts Brentford FC is 1-0, occurring in 5 matches.
• Overall, the most common result between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford FC is 1-0, with 5 matches ending this way.
• In their last 13 home games against Brentford FC, AFC Bournemouth has 7 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal difference of 16-11 in their favor.
• Across 29 encounters, AFC Bournemouth has 9 victories, 8 draws, and Brentford FC has 12 wins, with Brentford leading the goal tally 40-31.
• Last season, Brentford FC won 2-1 at AFC Bournemouth, and the return fixture ended 2-2.
• AFC Bournemouth scores 36% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute, the highest percentage in the league.
• Brentford FC nets 23% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
• Brentford FC is on a 4-match winning streak away from home.
• Brentford FC is unbeaten in their last 5 away fixtures.
• AFC Bournemouth failed to score in 4 of 13 Premier League home games this season.
• Brentford FC did not score in 3 of 13 away games this season in the Premier League.
• Justin Kluivert leads AFC Bournemouth’s scoring with 12 goals, while Bryan Mbeumo is Brentford FC’s top scorer with 15.

• Marcus Tavernier tops AFC Bournemouth’s assist tally with 5, and Mikkel Damsgaard leads for Brentford FC with 9.
• AFC Bournemouth wins the first half 36% of the time compared to Brentford FC’s 34%.
• In halftimes, AFC Bournemouth wins 36%, while Brentford FC wins 34%.
• Brentford FC won their most recent matchup by one goal.
• AFC Bournemouth wins 85% of home games when leading 1-0; Brentford FC wins 53% when leading 1-0 away.
• AFC Bournemouth manages a win 14% of the time when trailing 0-1 at home; Brentford FC wins 12% when trailing 1-0 away.
• Brentford FC outperforms AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.
• Brentford FC’s recent form is stronger than AFC Bournemouth’s.
• Brentford FC is unbeaten in their past 5 games against AFC Bournemouth across all competitions.
• In their last 5 meetings, Brentford FC won 3, AFC Bournemouth 0, with 2 draws.
• Brentford FC is unbeaten in their last 5 Premier League games against AFC Bournemouth.
• AFC Bournemouth has not won any of their last 5 Premier League encounters with Brentford FC.
• On average, AFC Bournemouth scores 1 goal per game against Brentford FC, who scores 1.8.
• The average goals per game between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford FC is 2.8.
• The first half of their meetings averages 1 goal.
• Both clubs did not win their last Premier League match.
• At home, AFC Bournemouth scores an average of 1.64 goals, while Brentford FC averages 1.65 goals away.
• AFC Bournemouth’s last 5-match performance outshines Brentford FC’s.
• AFC Bournemouth scores just 9% of their goals between minutes 46-60, the lowest percentage in the league.
• AFC Bournemouth has conceded in all of their last 5 matches.