Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Competition | Premier League – (England) |
| League & Round | Premier League – Matchday 4 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 13 September 2025, 15:00 – (BST) |
| Stadium | Vitality Stadium |
Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 1 Brighton
Recent Form
Bournemouth heads into this south coast clash with a blend of resilience and promise, having recovered from an opening-day defeat at Liverpool (0-2 on August 17) with back-to-back victories: a convincing 3-1 home win over Fulham on August 24 and a gritty 1-0 away triumph at Tottenham on August 31. Andoni Iraola’s side has shown defensive steel, conceding just three goals across their three league games, bolstered by Marcos Senesi’s commanding presence at the back and Tyler Adams’ midfield tenacity. Offensively, they’ve averaged 1.3 goals per game, with Antoine Semenyo’s pace proving a constant threat, though the loss to Liverpool highlighted vulnerabilities against top-tier pressing. Their home form at the Vitality Stadium remains a fortress, unbeaten in the last four league outings there, including friendlies, but injuries to key players like Enes Ünal could test squad depth.
Brighton, under Fabian Hürzeler, has had a steady if unspectacular start, drawing 1-1 at home to Fulham on August 17, suffering a 0-2 defeat away to Everton on August 24, before bouncing back with a statement 2-1 home victory over Manchester City on August 31. The Seagulls have scored in every game, averaging 1.3 goals, driven by João Pedro’s clinical finishing and Yankuba Minteh’s flair on the wing, but defensive lapses have seen them concede four goals already. Away form is a concern, with no wins on the road this season and a tendency to drop points in tight encounters, though the City win showcased their counter-attacking prowess (xG 1.4 to 1.9). The international break may have disrupted momentum, but with a relatively fit squad barring long-term absentees, Brighton could exploit Bournemouth’s occasional midfield gaps. This matchup promises balance, with both sides’ transitional styles potentially leading to an entertaining draw if neither capitalizes early.
Bournemouth Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Bournemouth Vs Tottenham (a) | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 6 | 12 – 10 | 45% – 55% | 1 – 0 |
| Bournemouth Vs Fulham (h) | 3 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 2 | 7 – 4 | 9 – 11 | 52% – 48% | 2 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Liverpool (a) | 0 – 2 | 0 – 1 | 3 – 1 | 3 – 8 | 13 – 9 | 40% – 60% | 0 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Chelsea (h) | 1 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 4 | 5 – 5 | 10 – 12 | 48% – 52% | 1 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Man Utd (a) | 2 – 1 | 1 – 0 | 4 – 2 | 6 – 3 | 8 – 13 | 55% – 45% | 1 – 0 |
Bournemouth’s last five Premier League matches reflect a team finding its rhythm under Iraola, blending defensive organization with opportunistic attacking. The recent 1-0 away win at Tottenham on August 31 exemplified their counter-attacking efficiency, holding 45% possession but capitalizing on a single assist while limiting Spurs to six corners and earning 12 free kicks through disciplined pressing—no reds and just two yellows. This followed a dominant 3-1 home victory over Fulham on August 24, where 52% possession, seven corners, and two assists fueled a clinical display, though minimal cards (one yellow) highlighted composure.
The season opener saw a 0-2 defeat at Liverpool on August 17, a harsh lesson with 40% possession and three corners conceded to eight, but zero reds and three yellows showed fight despite the blank. From the previous campaign’s end, a 1-1 home draw with Chelsea showcased balance at 48% possession and five corners each, while the 2-1 away upset at Manchester United featured 55% ball control, six corners, and one red to the opposition, securing points through resilient defending. Overall, Bournemouth’s record stands at three wins, one draw, and one loss, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, with possession around 48% and strong set-piece play (average 5 corners). Yellows (12 total) indicate physicality, but assists (5) rely on Semenyo and Tavernier. Injuries to Ünal and Cook pose risks, but home strength (unbeaten in last three) positions them well against mid-table foes.
Brighton Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Brighton Vs Man City (h) | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 5 – 7 | 11 – 13 | 48% – 52% | 1 – 1 |
| Brighton Vs Everton (a) | 0 – 2 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 1 | 4 – 6 | 12 – 10 | 55% – 45% | 0 – 1 |
| Brighton Vs Fulham (h) | 1 – 1 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 2 | 6 – 4 | 9 – 11 | 60% – 40% | 1 – 0 |
| Brighton Vs Arsenal (a) | 1 – 3 | 0 – 0 | 4 – 2 | 3 – 8 | 13 – 9 | 42% – 58% | 1 – 2 |
| Brighton Vs West Ham (h) | 3 – 0 | 1 – 0 | 2 – 4 | 7 – 3 | 10 – 12 | 65% – 35% | 2 – 0 |
Brighton’s recent five Premier League outings illustrate a side with attacking flair but defensive inconsistencies, as Hürzeler seeks to impose his high-pressing style. Their latest, a 2-1 home win over Manchester City on August 31, was a highlight, with 48% possession, five corners, and one assist overcoming City’s dominance (xG 1.4-1.9), no reds but two yellows reflecting intensity. This rebounded from a 0-2 away loss to Everton on August 24, where 55% possession yielded four corners but zero assists, exposing vulnerabilities with three yellows.
The opener drew 1-1 at home to Fulham on August 17, dominating 60% possession and six corners, earning a point via one assist despite a red to Fulham. From last season’s close, a 1-3 away defeat to Arsenal featured 42% ball control and three corners, but one assist showed counter potential amid four yellows. Earlier, a 3-0 home thrashing of West Ham boasted 65% possession, seven corners, and two assists, marred by one red but clean defensively. Across these, Brighton’s record is two wins, one draw, two losses, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, with 54% average possession. Set-pieces shine (average 5 corners), assists (5 total) hinge on Pedro and Mitoma, while yellows (12) and reds (1) indicate aggression. Absences like March and Webster challenge depth, but away resilience (one win in last five roads) could test Bournemouth’s resolve.
Team News & Injuries
Bournemouth Injuries & Suspensions
- Enes Ünal – Cruciate ligament tear (expected return October 2025)
- Lewis Cook – Knee injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Adam Smith – Hamstring injury (expected return late September 2025)
- James Hill – Unknown injury (doubtful)
- Julian Araujo – Suspension served (available)
Brighton Injuries & Suspensions
- Solly March – Knee surgery (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Adam Webster – Cruciate ligament injury (long-term)
- Mats Wieffer – Injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Tom Watson – Unknown injury (doubtful)
- Yankuba Minteh – Injury from international duty (doubtful)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record & Summary
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Brighton Vs Bournemouth | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | 10 – 12 | 55% – 45% | 1 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Brighton | 1 – 2 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 5 – 5 | 11 – 11 | 48% – 52% | 1 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Brighton | 3 – 0 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 4 | 7 – 3 | 9 – 13 | 50% – 50% | 2 – 0 |
| Brighton Vs Bournemouth | 3 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 4 – 1 | 8 – 2 | 12 – 10 | 62% – 38% | 2 – 1 |
| Bournemouth Vs Brighton | 0 – 2 | 1 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 4 – 7 | 13 – 9 | 45% – 55% | 0 – 1 |
H2H Detailed Analysis
Across the last five head-to-head clashes between Bournemouth and Brighton, Brighton holds a dominant record with four wins and one loss, amassing 10 goals to Bournemouth’s 5, averaging 3 goals per game while showcasing superior possession (average 55%) and set-piece threat (29 corners to Bournemouth’s 22). Key trends include Brighton’s ability to exploit transitions, as seen in their 2-1 home win on February 25, 2025, where 55% possession and six corners led to a late winner via Pedro’s assist, with no reds but disciplined play (three yellows). The outlier was Bournemouth’s emphatic 3-0 home victory on April 28, 2024, capitalizing on a Brighton red card to dominate seven corners and two assists, highlighting their counter-attacking edge at the Vitality.
Managerial influences are notable: Hürzeler’s pressing tactics have continued De Zerbi’s legacy, yielding back-to-back wins in recent H2H, including the 3-1 thrashing on September 24, 2023, with eight corners and two assists tilting xG 2.1-0.8. Key moments like Welbeck’s brace in the 3-1 and Bournemouth’s defensive collapse in the 0-2 loss (four corners conceded to seven) underscore Brighton’s aerial prowess. Factors like Brighton’s injury-hit defense (Webster out) may level the field, while Bournemouth’s home crowd and Semenyo’s speed could disrupt—expect a cagey affair, with Brighton’s 1.4 average assists potentially countered by Bournemouth’s recent clean sheets.
Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-1-4-1
- Players: Petrović (GK); Aarons (RB), Diakité (CB), Senesi (CB), Truffert (LB); Adams (DM); Semenyo (RM), Billing (CM), Christie (CM), Tavernier (LM); Evanilson (ST).
Brighton Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Players: Verbruggen (GK); Veltman (RB), van Hecke (CB), Dunk (CB), Estupiñán (LB); Baleba (DM), Milner (DM); Minteh (RM), Pedro (AM), Mitoma (LM); Welbeck (ST).
