Comments and predictions for Brighton vs Bournemouth: Attack and defense

Latest Brighton vs Bournemouth team information

Brighton come into the game with a notable list of absentees, particularly in defence. Veteran centre-backs Lewis Dunk and Igor and first-choice goalkeeper Jason Steele are all unavailable. The absences could see manager Hürzeler rely on the duo of Adam Webster and Jan Paul van Hecke in front of Bart Verbruggen.

On the wings, Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupiñán are the leading candidates for right-back and left-back, an option that has become even more likely with Ferdi Kadıoğlu suffering a toe injury that could keep him out until mid-March.

James Milner is still out with a hamstring problem, which could give Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari a chance to start in midfield again, after their impressive performances in the recent game against Southampton.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth also face certain difficulties in terms of personnel. Mainstay centre-back Illia Zabarnyi will not be able to play due to suspension after the match against Wolves. In addition, Marcos Senesi is also absent due to injury.

The full-back position is also a difficult problem for the manager with both Adam Smith and Julián Araujo unable to play. This could lead to Bournemouth's defence consisting of James Hill, Lewis Cook, Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez.

Up front, with striker Enes Ünal out for the rest of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury, Dango Ouattara will almost certainly be supported by a fast and technical attacking trio of Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo.

Latest predicted lineup Brighton vs Bournemouth

Brighton & Hove Albion:

Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

Bournemouth:

Arrizabalaga; Hill, Cook, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara

Latest Brighton vs Bournemouth football review

Brighton showed impressive attacking prowess in their most recent match against Southampton, creating nearly four expected goals (xG), 10 clear-cut chances and taking 15 shots inside the box.

Coach Fabian Hürzeler must have been pleased with the way his players responded strongly after the 0-7 defeat to Nottingham Forest on February 1. In particular, the defense has been significantly tightened, conceding only 1 goal in the last 3 matches, while the attack has remained effective with 9 goals scored.

The Seagulls have already qualified for the 2023-24 Europa League - the first time in their history they have played in European competition - and now they have a great chance to repeat this feat as they are only four points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.

Hürzeler will be hoping his side can replicate their victory over Bournemouth last November, a game Brighton won 2-1 in a dramatic fashion despite Carlos Baleba being sent off in the 59th minute.

Brighton's form is on the rise, with six wins in their last eight games (losing two), four clean sheets and 12 points from their last six games – a tally bettered only by Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton.

The hosts have also beaten Chelsea in both of their last two home games, but prior to that they had gone five games without a win at the Amex (D3 L2).

On the other side of the front line, Bournemouth just suffered a 0-1 defeat to Wolves - a team that is fighting to stay in the league - and created only 0.62 xG, their second-lowest figure in a Premier League match this season.

However, that unconvincing performance could be explained by the fact that they had to play with one less man from the 31st minute. In addition, Bournemouth are also one of the most effective attacking teams in the league, with only Chelsea and Liverpool generating more xG.

Coach Andoni Iraola has built a direct attacking style of play, but the team's defence is also noteworthy. Statistically, only Liverpool and Arsenal have conceded fewer goals per game on average.

Bournemouth recorded their highest ever points tally in the 2023-24 season (48). They are now on track to surpass that tally, with predictions suggesting they could reach 63 points – enough to secure European qualification last season.

Bournemouth's recent form has been impressive, as they have won 10 of their last 16 games in all competitions, drawing four and losing just two.

In addition, the away team is also on an 8-match unbeaten streak away from home with 6 wins. Their attack has scored 22 goals, while their defense has only conceded 9 goals during this period.

Latest Brighton vs Bournemouth score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Brighton vs Bournemouthas follows:

• Sportsmole:Brighton 2-3 Bournemouth

• WhoScore:Brighton 1-3 Bournemouth
• Our newspaper predicts:Brighton 2-3 Bournemouth

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