Brighton welcome Bournemouth in a mid-table Premier League clash that promises attacking intent from both sides on Monday evening. The game can be seen live on Sky Sports at 8:00pm and below you can find our best bets and match preview.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 Goals & both teams 2+ cards | 7/2 @ BOYLESports (22.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams average over 1.5 goals scored per game and have leaky defences (Bournemouth concede 1.9/game, Brighton 1.3). Six of the last eight meetings have seen three or more goals, and both sides feature top scorers in strong form. No team has been shown more yellow cards in the league this season than Brighton with 55 yellows, while Bournemouth rank third with 51 yellows and one red. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion to Win | 5/6 @ BOYLESports (54.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Brighton are unbeaten in their last three home meetings with Bournemouth and have lost just two of their last 18 Premier League home games (W10 D6), with both defeats in that time coming against Aston Villa. Bournemouth have won just one of their last 12 and will now be dealing with the loss of Antonie Semenyo to Manchester City. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into Brighton vs Bournemouth
Prior to the weekend fixtures, Brighton sit 11th in the Premier League table, however due to the congested nature of the standings, the Seagulls remain just four points off Brentford in fifth. Fabian Hurzeler’s men are unbeaten in their last three in the league and got the better of Manchester United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford last weekend.
Bournemouth will now have to figure out how they go about replacing Antonie Semenyo who has left for Manchester City in the January transfer window. The Cherries have only won one of their last 12 league matches and were beaten on penalties away at Newcastle in the Premier League last weekend.
Brighton team news
Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster, Solly March and Mats Wieffer are out injured the hosts.
Bournemouth team news
Justin Kluivert, Ben Doak, Tyler Adams, Enes Unal and Ryan Christie are all on the treatment table for Bournemouth.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 11 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 28 | +6 | 29 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 15 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 26 |
Brighton have the better defensive record and goal difference, while Bournemouth’s attack matches them for goals scored but is offset by their higher goals against tally. Both teams have found consistency hard to come by, as reflected in similar numbers of draws and losses.
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
The last six encounters have been finely balanced, with three wins for Brighton and three for Bournemouth. Most games have produced goals, and both teams have enjoyed spells of dominance.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13/09/25 | AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 25/02/25 | Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 23/11/24 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 28/04/24 | AFC Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 24/09/23 | Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 04/04/23 | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
Conclusion
This match looks set for attacking football, with both teams showing a willingness to go forward but also weaknesses at the back. Our best bet here is for Over 3.5 goals and both teams to receive two or more cards at 7/2 with BOYLESPORTS.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
