Bournemouth vs Brentford Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 English League Cup | Second Round

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AFC Bournemouth would have been expected to have been disrupted this season, but it is anything but as they head into a clash with Brentford at the Vitality Stadium.

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Bournemouth vs Brentford prediction

AFC Bournemouth have lost Kepa Arrizabalaga, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Dango Ouattara this summer, with the latter joining Brentford, but the Cherries remain in a strong side with their prized asset, Andoni Iraola, still there. After a fighting 4-2 loss to Liverpool on the opening day, they then defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Brentford are also expected to struggle this season with the Yoane Wissa saga and the sales of Christian Norgaard and Bryan Mbeumo, as well as Thomas Frank’s departure. However, after a poor 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, Keith Andrews’ Bees then managed to produce a surprise 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at the weekend.

Premier League survival remains Andrews’ priority and, under Frank, Brentford showed they aren’t very strong when they make too many changes, and Bournemouth should win.

Bournemouth vs Brentford tip: Bournemouth to win