2020-21 Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg – Brentford vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Brentford vs Bournemouth kick off? Saturday 22nd May 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Brentford vs Bournemouth being played? Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford
Where can I get tickets for Brentford vs Bournemouth? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Brentford vs Bournemouth on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Brentford vs Bournemouth in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRENTFORD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Raya; Dalsgaard, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Toney, Canos
Unavailable: Baptiste (Injured)
Questionable:
BOURNEMOUTH
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Begovic; A. Smith, Carter-Vickers, S. Cook, Kelly; Lerma, Pearson; Brooks, Billing, Groeneveld; Solanke
Unavailable: L. Cook (Injured), Stanislas (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Bournemouth made home advantage count in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final vs Brentford, beating the Bees 1-0 in a closely fought contest. Brentford were afforded opportunities however, with one guilt edged chance in particular spurned late on in the second half. If Brentford are to turn this tie around, head coach Thomas Frank must find a way to get Championship top scorer Ivan Toney in the game more often, after the striker found himself nullified by the Bournemouth backline at the Vitality Stadium. With home advantage in Brentford’s favour this time and fans back in the ground, Frank’s men are expected to pile on the pressure from the first minute and look to dominate possession as they seek to create the chances required to restore parity. Last season saw Brentford overturn a first leg deficit in the playoffs and providing they show more of a clinical edge in front of goal than they did on the South Coast, the hosts certainly have the firepower going forward to win this match and ultimately advance into the playoff final for the second straight season, although they may need extra time and even penalties to do so.
