Brighton & Hove Albion will look to extend their unbeaten run when they host Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium on Monday evening. The Seagulls are enjoying a strong spell under Fabian Hürzeler, while Bournemouth are adjusting to life without Antoine Semenyo following his big-money move to Manchester City. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT+1.
Match Preview
Brighton come into this fixture buoyed by a 2-1 FA Cup victory over Manchester United, with Danny Welbeck once again proving decisive. The Seagulls have gone four games unbeaten across all competitions, though defensive lapses remain a concern.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, ended their long winless streak with a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Tottenham, but the departure of Semenyo leaves a gap in attack. They showed resilience in their FA Cup tie against Newcastle, which ended 3-3 before a penalty shootout defeat.
Team News
Brighton will be without Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster and Solly March due to injury. Carlos Baleba has returned from AFCON duty but may not start, while Yankuba Minteh could be named among the substitutes.
Bournemouth are missing Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams and Ben Doak. Eli Junior Kroupi, who has scored seven goals this season, is expected to lead the line alongside Marcus Tavernier and David Brooks.
Form Guide
Brighton (last five matches):
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton
- Manchester City 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton
- Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
Bournemouth (last five matches):
- Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (FA Cup, lost on penalties)
- Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham
- Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
- Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
Possible Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Ayari, Gross; Watson, Gomez, Mitoma; Welbeck
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Tavernier, Kroupi, Brooks; Evanilson
Prediction
Brighton’s home form and Welbeck’s resurgence make them favourites, but Bournemouth have shown attacking promise even without Semenyo. Expect an open contest with goals at both ends.
Safe Tip: Over 2.5 Goals | Odds 1.50
High Risk Tip: Bournemouth to Win (W2) | Odds 3.66
Correct Score Prediction: Brighton 1-3 Bournemouth
