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AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025

Kick-off Time: 02:00 PM GMT

Venue: Vitality Stadium

The Premier League clash between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday is set to be a compelling encounter steeped in growing competitive tension. While not a traditional rivalry, this fixture has developed into a fascinating battle between two ambitious clubs keen to establish themselves in the Premier League hierarchy.

Having won two of their first three league games, including a thrilling 1-0 triumph away at Tottenham, Bournemouth comes into this encounter in good form, displaying increased offensive acuity and defensive steadiness. Their recent success has been largely down to Antoine Semenyo, who has scored important goals and offered a physical threat up front, while David Brooks' ingenuity has allowed Bournemouth to successfully breach defences.

Brighton comes into the match highly energised on the back of their 2-1 win over Manchester City, which was their most impressive performance of the season. Kaoru Mitoma, who has impressed with his skill for controlling pace and providing support in attack, spearheads the Seagulls' dynamic possession game. While Brighton have displayed resilience, Bournemouth will seek to capitalise on their away inconsistency. Check AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton prediction for what the game could be.

AFC Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth will be missing striker Enes Unal due to a knee injury that requires surgery and will keep him sidelined until mid-October. Lewis Cook is suspended due to a red card and will miss the upcoming match. Right-back Adam Smith is also doubtful for the fixture due to his hamstring injury.

Brighton Team News

Brighton face some injury concerns with the availability of players like Adam Webster, Mats Wieffer, Solly March and Tom Watson. However, most of Brighton’s first-team squad, including attacker Kaoru Mitoma, is expected to be available for selection.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton Predicted Lineups

Here's Sportsdunia's AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineups:

AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Petrovic

Defenders: Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Smith

Midfieders: Adams, Travernier, Scott

Forwards: Evanilson, Semenyo, Brooks

Brighton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: De Cuyper, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman

Midfieders: Hinshelwood, Baleba, Gomez

Forwards: Mitoma, Welbeck, Minteh

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton Head-to-Head Record

Brighton has won five of their past seven meetings, while Bournemouth has won two, including their most recent 3-0 success at home in April 2024.

Key Players to Watch Out in AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton

Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth)

Semenyo already has two goals and one assist in the first four games of the season. His quickness and directness were a thorn for the away team's defence throughout Bournemouth's victory over Tottenham and their attacking show against Liverpool. Semenyo is now more of a focal point for Bournemouth as a result of his current form run, which justifies his attacking threat and growing consistency.

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

With his blend of pace, creativity, and goal-scoring talent, Mitoma has always been among Brighton's most lethal attacking threats and is mentioned in AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton predicted lineups. Mitoma remains a key part of Brighton's attacking arsenal despite providing crucial goals and assists in the early stages of the 2025–26 Premier League campaign. His dribbling and clever movement are crucial in dismantling opponents' defences.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton Prediction

A cagey tactical matchup is to be expected, with Bournemouth's compact structure and Brighton's crisp build-up. A low-scoring tie or a close Bournemouth victory (1-0 or 1-1) seems most likely given the form and head-to-head.

Predicted Score: AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Brighton

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