Bournemouth vs Brentford

Bournemouth come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 5 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 1.8 goals per game, while conceding 1.4. Defensively, they have had mixed results, keeping 1 clean sheet in their last 5.

Brentford, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. The numbers tell a clear story for Brentford: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 11 points — an excellent return. Averaging 3.6 goals scored per game, Brentford's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 0.6 goals per game have gone in. The momentum is firmly with Brentford right now — they have won their last 3 matches. History between these two shows 2 home wins, 3 away wins and 1 draws from 6 meetings. The fixture has averaged 3.0 goals per meeting, with goals rarely in short supply.

The form figures point toward goals. With both teams averaging above a goal a game, neither defence looks built to silence the other's attack — a lively, multi-goal afternoon feels on the cards. Brentford will sense an opportunity to stamp their authority on this game early, knowing that an early goal could force Bournemouth to take risks they would rather avoid.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (22%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 1-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the Premier League awaits.