AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton Predictions

• Bournemouth have won their last three home matches.
• Bournemouth have conceded in 11 of their 12 competitive games this term.
• Both teams have scored in eight of Brighton’s last nine fixtures.

Cherries target more home success

Bournemouth fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Brentford before the international break, but they should be able to return to winning ways in front of their own fans this Saturday.

After taking just one point from their opening two home games, the Cherries have won three successive league games at the Vitality Stadium, including shock victories over title hopefuls Arsenal and Manchester City.

Their 2-0 win over Arsenal saw them keep their only clean sheet of the season, though, so don’t expect Andoni Iraola’s side to keep a talented Brighton attack at bay here.

Goals expected on the south coast

The Seagulls piled the misery on Manchester City with a win over them last time out, but prior to that they were winless in three in all competitions, and their defensive stability is in question, too.

They have conceded in eight of their last nine competitive matches and have only won one of their last four on the road, so backing Bournemouth to win and both teams to score appeals.

Correct score punters should consider a 2-1 result, which would be Brighton’s second successive 2-1 defeat away from home. Bournemouth beat Manchester City 2-1 in their last home game and have scored exactly twice in their last two at the Vitality Stadium.