Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup

Tournament: EFL Cup

Date: Tuesday, 26 August

Kick-off time: 18:45 GMT

Venue: Vitality Stadium

We are back underway at the EFL Cup second round clash as two top-flight sides face each other for a place in the third round. This is the first of the many exciting clashes taking place as teams battle for the trophy. This clash will take place on Tuesday evening at the Vitality Stadium without VAR as the competition is too early. Let's take a look at the Bournemouth vs Brentford Preview.

Bournemouth have made a good start to their season despite losing the opening match against Liverpool, where they showed plenty of fight and gave them a scare. They returned to winning ways in the last match, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Wolves to secure their first win of the season. However, they now have another brilliant chance to secure their place in the third round of the EFL Cup as they face fellow Premier League side the Bees, with whom they don't have a good record. Antoine Semenyo will be the player to look at in this match after starting the season in good form.

Brentford, on the other hand, are still adjusting to life under their new manager, Keith Andrews, who has been signed to replace legendary manager Thomas Frank. Although they lost their opening match of the season to Nottingham Forest, they returned to winning ways in the last match, securing an impressive 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. Dango Ouattara will be the danger man here for the visitors who are going to face his former team.

Bournemouth Team News

The Cherries have one injury concern in their squad for this clash as Enes Unal remains sidelined due to a cruciate ligament injury. Also, we expect summer signing Ben Doak to get the nod here after his small cameo from the bench in the last match. One man who they will need the most here is Antoine Semenyo, as he can prove to be the difference here.

Brentford Team News

The Bees have three injury concerns in their squad. The trio of Ethan Pinnock, Vitaly Janelt, and Gustavo Nunes is set to miss out here due to injuries. Elsewhere, we can see Aaron Hickey make his first start of the season here after an injury hit last term. Other than this, we expect the same front four that started the previous match, as this clash presents them with the chance for silverware this season.

Bournemouth vs Brentford Predicted Lineups

Here are Bournemouth vs Brentford predicted lineups for the EFL Cup match:

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Dennis

Defenders: Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert

Midfielders: Christie, Scott

Attackers: Doak, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson

Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Valdimarsson

Defenders: Hickey, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter

Midfielders: Onyeka, Henderson

Attackers: Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago

Bournemouth vs Brentford H2H Record

These two sides have a rich history of facing each other. They have faced each other around 120 times, in which Bournemouth have emerged victorious on 39 occasions, drawing another 33, and losing 48 times against them. To many people's surprise, Brentford have a dominant record against them in the last five matches, winning four and drawing once.

Key Players to Watch in Bournemouth vs Brentford

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

The Ghanayan international has started the new season in brilliant form, scoring two goals in the opening two matches while also providing the match-winning assist in the last match. Semenyo was a menace against Liverpool, scoring two wonderful goals, with one of them being a stellar solo goal. He has already reminded everyone of the danger he is going to bring this season with his direct running and ability to score goals from both feet. He will be looking forward to this game as he aims to help the Cherries book their place in the next round.

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Dango Ouattara will be looking forward to this tie as he faces his former team, who had given him the platform to showcase his talent. This summer after securing the transfer, he would not have thought he has to face his former side so soon that too in cup competitions, it also remains to be seen what treatment the fans give him However, one thing he can focus is guve his best having already scored one goal on his debut showing why the Bees fork out a huge sum to bring him here.

Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction

This clash so early in the Carabao Cup will be exciting to watch as two in-form teams face off for a place in the next round. The Bees, particularly, will fancy this tie after getting the better of them in each of the last five occasions. However, with the home advantage on their side and also cup competitions always unpredictable, we still expect the Cherries to get the move to the next round, securing a narrow victory here. This game will be decided by narrow margins, with the team giving their best in all departments winning here.

Predicted Score: Bournemouth 2-1 Brentford

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