The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Brentford take on Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side in an important encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Brentford vs Bournemouth Preview
Bournemouth are in 10th place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Cherries stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Brentford, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham this week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Brentford vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brentford have a good historical record against Bournemouth and have won 46 out of the 118 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bournemouth's 39 victories.
- Brentford are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Bournemouth in league competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 1-0 scoreline away from home in the Championship.
- Bournemouth are winless in their last nine matches away from home against Brentford in league competitions, with their previous such victory coming by a 2-0 scoreline in League One in 2005.
- Bournemouth have won only three of their last 22 matches away from home against teams from London in the Premier League and have conceded at least twice in 17 of these games.
- Brentford have won four of their five matches at home in the Premier League, with the other game ending in a draw.
Brentford vs Bournemouth Prediction
Bournemouth have punched above their weight this season and will look to cement their place in the top half of the league table in the coming weeks. Antoine Semenyo has been impressive for the Cherries and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Brentford have struggled this season and will need to be at their best going into this game. Bournemouth are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brentford 2-3 Bournemouth
Brentford vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bournemouth to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brentford to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Antoine Semenyo to score or assist - Yes