Bournemouth vs Brentford Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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AFC Bournemouth and Brentford are both in the fight for European qualification as the two teams now face off against each other at the Vitality Stadium this week.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – Peacock
Bournemouth team news: Evanilson a doubt
In his pre-match press conference, Andoni Iraola was unable to confirm whether or not former FC Porto striker Evanilson would be available for this one after suffering a dead leg.
The former Rayo Vallecano boss has confirmed, though, that Argentina international centre-back Marcos Senesi 'should be fine' after sustaining a minor knock against Sunderland at the weekend.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Rayan, Tavernier, Adli; Kroupi
Unavailable: Soler (Injured), Cook (Injured), Kluivert (Injured), Gannon Doak (Injured)
Questionable: Akinmboni (Fitness), Senesi (Injured), Evanilson (Injured)
Brentford team news: Kelleher returns
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has confirmed that Caoimhin Kelleher has returned after paternity leave, while Reiss Nelson is a major doubt due to a calf injury after missing the clash with Burnley.
German midfielder Vitaly Janelt is a confirmed absentee for the visitors, alongside Scotland international full-back Aaron Hickey, who isn't expected back until after the March international break.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago
Unavailable: Hickey (Injured), Milambo (Injured), Dasilva (Fitness), Janelt (Injured), Carvalho (Injured)
Questionable: Nelson (Injured)
Bournemouth vs Brentford prediction
AFC Bournemouth are now unbeaten in their last eight matches in the Premier League. The Cherries come into this one on the back of being frustrated, albeit fortunate, at the weekend as they shared a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. 12 of their last 14 matches across all competitions have featured both teams scoring.
Brentford managed to overcome Burnley by four goals to three in a controversial and chaotic encounter at Turf Moor, leaving the Bees beginning this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just five points adrift of fifth placed Liverpool, which could help Brentford push themselves into UEFA Champions League qualification.
Brentford have been entertaining to watch throughout this season and so both teams scoring seems a good bet for this one down on the south coast in England.
Bournemouth vs Brentford tip: Both teams to score
