Bournemouth have enjoyed three positive results against three of the Premier League’s biggest teams over the last couple of weeks and will look to continue that positive run this weekend when they face Brentford.
The Bees are coming off a dramatic defeat to Fulham, who scored twice in injury time to win 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Monday.
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Brentford Recent Form
Brentford suffered a morale-sucking defeat on Monday as they lost against Fulham despite leading for the majority of the game, even into injury time.
Prior to that, they won two in a row, beating Ipswich 4-3 in the Premier League and Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup.
Brentford Injury News
Thomas Frank is still without Igor Thiago, Josh DaSilva, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey and Gustavo Nunes, though there is a chance we could see Kristoffer Ajer could make a return.
Last Brentford Lineup
Here’s how Brentford lined up against Fulham.
Bournemouth Recent Form
In their last three Premier League games, Bournemouth have beat Arsenal 2-0, drawn 1-1 with Aston Villa and beat Manchester City 2-1.
They have had an average campaign overall despite those results and are currently 10th in the league.
Bournemouth Injury News
Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott and Kepa Arrizabalaga are definitely out for the Cherries, while there are doubts over Dango Ouattara.
Last Bournemouth Lineup
Here’s how Bournemouth lined up against Man City.
Brentford vs Bournemouth – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Darren Bond
Assistants: Darren Cann, Mark Scholes
Fourth official: Oliver Langford
VAR: Andy Madley
Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton
Brentford – Player To Watch
There are only two players who have scored more goals in the Premier League this season than Bryan Mbeumo.
Bournemouth – Player To Watch
Evanilson had a quiet start to life in the Premier League with Bournemouth but he has scored two vital goals recently including the winner against Man City last weekend.
Brentford vs Bournemouth – Prediction
Bournemouth are on a cracking run but Brentford are unbeaten at home this season so have a tough nut to crack at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Scoreline prediction – Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
Brentford vs Bournemouth – Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score
– In five of Brentford’s last six home games, there has been over two goals scored
– Brentford have scored in six and conceded in six of their last six home games, while Bournemouth have scored in four and conceded in six of their last six away games
