Brighton vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Brighton vs Bournemouth on and what time does it start? Brighton vs Bournemouth will take place on Saturday 4th February, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs Bournemouth taking place? Brighton vs Bournemouth will take place at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer, England
Where can I get tickets for Brighton vs Bournemouth? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Brighton vs Bournemouth on in the UK? Brighton vs Bournemouth will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Brighton vs Bournemouth in the UK? Brighton vs Bournemouth cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
BRIGHTON
- Brighton and Hove Albion remained stubborn in midweek with Tony Bloom committed to keeping Moises Caicedo at the club and they did so. The Seagulls are soaring in the Premier League as they begin the weekend’s round of fixtures in the top six and defeated Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup last week.
- De Zerbi has stated that Tariq Lamptey will play against Bournemouth, which could see Pascal Gross move into a defensive midfield role in the absence of suspended World Cup winner Alex Mac Allister.
BOURNEMOUTH
- The takeover of AFC Bournemouth by an American consortium, led by Bill Foley and including actor Michael B. Jordan, has been followed by an impressive January transfer window. The Cherries picked off Illya Zabarnyi on deadline day; the Ukrainian is one of the most highly-rated centre-backs in European football.
- Dominic Solanke could well be involved should he recover in time but Kieffer Moore is an able deputy if needed, while Ryan Fredericks, David Brooks and Junior Stanislas are the only players definitively ruled out of this fixture.
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Lamptey, Dunk, Webster, Estupinan; Gross, Caicedo; Mac Allister; March, Sarmiento, Mitoma; Welbeck
UNAVAILABLE: Colwill (Injured), Mac Allister (Suspended), Moder (Injured), Lallana (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ferguson (Injured)
BOURNEMOUTH
PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Neto; Smith, Stephens, Kelly, Zemura; Christie, Lerma, Rothwell, Anthony; Billing; Moore
UNAVAILABLE: Fredericks (Injured), Brooks (Injured), Stanislas (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cook (Injured), Tavernier (Injured), Billing (Injured), Solanke (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
This south coast derby isn’t necessarily a rivalry but will be played with the tension and pace that a derby or rivalry demands as both sides have something major to play for. Brighton are seeking European qualification for the first time ever, whilst Bourenmouth are aiming to ensure Premier League survival after a January transfer window in which they spent over £50 million on permanent transfers. In Roberto De Zerbi’s 13 Premier League matches in charge, there have been a total of 48 goals. Gary O’Neil’s AFC Bournemouth come into this on the back of a much-needed point against Nottingham Forest but they have now won just two of their last 14 matches in all competitions with both of those victories coming against Everton in the space of three days. Goals should be expected, as well as a home win.
TIP: BRIGHTON TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
