Verdict: Brentford draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Hoping to make it back-to-back Premier League victories, Brentford will welcome a struggling Bournemouth to west London on Saturday afternoon.
Brentford
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was a much-welcomed boost last weekend as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Wolves, Brentford will be desperate to find some festive stability. Drawing a line under their four-match winless rut against Premier League opposition, Keith Andrews’ men are sat within touching distance of finding a route into the top-half of the table. Hoping to secure consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since the end of October, the Bees will also be excited to make a return to the English capital this weekend. Along with claiming victories against the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and defending champions Liverpool, Andrews’ side have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters so far this season. In fact, Brentford have mustered 17 points from their eight Premier League showdowns at the Gtech and hold the fifth-best home return among England’s elite.
Brentford Team News
Both set to feature at this month’s AFCON, Brentford will be unable to call upon the duo of Frank Onyeka and former Bournemouth striker Dango Ouattara here. Likewise, undergoing knee surgery last month, the Bees have already confirmed that ex-Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho is set to miss the remainder of the season.
Enjoying what has become a breakout campaign in west London and already registering 11 Premier League strikes, striking talisman Igor Thiago will play a leading role. Bagging both goals during Brentford’s 2-0 victory away at Wolves last weekend, Keane Lewis-Potter will keep his spot alongside Thiago in attack.
Bournemouth
As for the visitors, suffering just a single defeat from any of their first nine Premier League appearances when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, it was no secret that Bournemouth had their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine European charge. However, suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against relegation scrappers Burnley last time out as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at the Vitality, Andoni Iraola’s men suddenly find themselves at the heart of what has become an extended rut. Almost sat in Premier League limbo, Bournemouth have remarkably failed to win any of their previous eight consecutive showdowns against top-flight opposition (four defeats, four draws). Signing off November with an action-packed 3-2 loss at the hands of Premier League returners Sunderland, the Cherries could be set for another tricky test on their travels this weekend.
Bournemouth Team News
Both still dealing with respective knee injuries, Bournemouth will once again be without the duo of Veljko Milosavljevic and USA international Tyler Adams. However, making a cameo appearance off the bench against Burnley last week, Ryan Christie should get some more minutes under his belt.
While there might be plenty of recent speculation over a blockbuster January move away from the Vitality, attacking talisman Antoine Semenyo will lead the line here and hope to record a ninth Premier League strike of the season. Ex-Bristol City starlet Alex Scott could be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Brentford vs Bournemouth Key Factors to Consider
- When Brentford and Bournemouth met for an EFL Cup showdown back on August 26th, Saturday’s hosts collected a 2-0 victory at the Vitality.
- In fact, the Bees have won all of their previous four consecutive meetings against Bournemouth by an aggregate score of 9-4.
- Brentford have mustered 17 points from their eight Premier League showdowns at the Gtech and hold the fifth-best home return among England’s elite.
- Bournemouth have remarkably failed to win any of their previous eight consecutive showdowns against top-flight opposition (four defeats, four draws).
- The Cherries have registered just a sole Premier League clean sheet since the end of October.
Conclusion
Gaining a real reputation for their continued dominance in west London, Brentford should be confident of skyrocketing their way into the top-half of the table here. Already registering 17 points from their eight Premier League showdowns at the Gtech, Andrews’ camp will also be excited by a stellar record against Saturday’s guests. Landing a 2-0 win when they travelled to the Vitality for an EFL Cup battle on August 26th, they have remarkably won all of their last four straight meetings against Bournemouth by an aggregate score of 9-4. Likewise, with the Cherries failing to win any of their last eight consecutive Premier League appearances, we are backing a home draw no bet here.
Verdict: Brentford draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster