Brighton host Bournemouth in a South Coast derby with important mid-table implications on Monday night in the Premier League.
Brighton currently sit just a few points above Bournemouth, meaning a win could significantly boost their push toward the top half and European contention.
📋 Team News
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are strong at home and generally free of new injury concerns entering this match.
Long-term absentees still include Dan Burn and Jose Izquierdo.
Under manager Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton have developed a potent but sometimes porous style — scoring and conceding in many games this season.
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth have been hit by the mid-season departure of top scorer Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, which weakens their attacking stock.
They also face injury doubts for key attackers such as David Brooks, Enes Ünal and others, impacting rotation and creativity.
Bournemouth’s recent away form has been poor, with few wins on the road this season.
📊 Current Form & Key Stats
Brighton
Brighton have been resilient at home with just two losses in their last 18 Premier League fixtures at the Amex.
They enter this match unbeaten in several recent league games and are looking to push into the top half of the table.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have struggled for consistency, especially away — winless in many recent Premier League road games.
Their overall form has included only one win in their last 13 outings across competitions.
Match Projections
Brighton are favored to win in pre-match simulations and statistical models.
📈 Head-to-Head
The historic rivalry between these two south coast clubs is competitive, but recent trends favor Brighton at home:
Across all meetings, the sides are closely matched, with both teams winning a similar number of games and some draws.
In their last 29 direct clashes, Brighton have won 11 while Bournemouth have 12 wins and 6 draws.
Recent home meetings show Brighton winning several of their last encounters at the Amex Stadium.
The reverse fixture this season (at the Vitality Stadium) was won by Bournemouth 2-1.
🔥 Tactics & Players to Watch
Brighton
Brighton’s attacking setup under Hürzeler tends to emphasize forward transition and goal threats while sometimes leaving space at the back.
Key attacking players such as Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma (approaching his 100th Premier League appearance) could be central to Brighton’s chances.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s offense has shown flashes of productivity, but the loss of Semenyo and possible absentees may force tactical adjustments.
Midfield contributors like Marcus Tavernier could be vital to breaking down Brighton’s defense.
📌 What to Expect
- Goals: Both sides have shown tendencies for open, high-scoring games this season.
- Home Edge: Brighton’s superior form at the Amex makes them the pre-match favorite.
- Tactical Battle: Bournemouth must balance attack with defensive solidity, especially away from home.
🏁 Summary
As Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth prepare for this Premier League fixture, Brighton’s home form and squad depth give them a slight edge.
Bournemouth, despite a spirited style and occasional goals, will need to tighten up defensively and find new attacking impetus in Semenyo’s absence.
The match could be pivotal in shaping both teams’ trajectories in the second half of the season.
