Brighton could break into the top four this weekend but need a positive result against a Bournemouth side that have recently claimed the scalps of Arsenal and Man City.
At the moment the Seagulls are in sixth, but are only outwith the top four on goal difference as they have accumulated the same amount of points as Chelsea, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
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Bournemouth Recent Form
It's tough to know what you'll get from Bournemouth in any given match as they are just as capable of beating Arsenal and Man City as they are losing to Leicester and Brentford.
They are currently 12th in the Premier League.
Bournemouth Injury News
The Cherries have a number of injury concerns as Alex Scott, Julian Araujo and Luis Sinisterra are definitely out, while Dango Ouattara, Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo are doubts.
Ryan Christie is suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards.
Last Bournemouth Lineup
Here's how Bournemouth lined up against Brentford.
Brighton Recent Form
Brighton have won three, lost one and drawn one of their last five Premier League games.
They have beat Tottenham, Newcastle and Man City and suffered defeat versus Liverpool, while they drew 2-2 with Wolves.
Last time out, they beat champions City 2-1 at home.
Brighton Injury News
Solly March, Tariq Lamptey, Yasin Ayari, James Milner and Adam Webster are all likely to miss this one, but Jack Hinshelwood and Carlos Baleba might make it after shaking off a couple of knee knocks.
Matt O'Riley is in line to make his first Premier League start for the club after coming off to the bench to score the winner against City.
Last Brighton Lineup
Here's how Brighton lined up against Man City.
Bournemouth vs Brighton - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Mat Wilkes
Fourth official: Sam Allison
VAR: Graham Scott
Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart
Bournemouth - Player To Watch
Evanilson took a bit of time to get going since his move from Porto but he's been in good form recently, with a goal in each of his last three games.
Brighton - Player To Watch
Matt O'Riley was cruelly cut down on his debut for Brighton which led to a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Upon his return, he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Man City and should start this one.
Bournemouth vs Brighton - Prediction
Bournemouth have lost just once at home in the league this season and this is the type of game that Brighton tend to allow their intensity to drop. Strangely, the Seagulls save their best performances when playing the elite teams in the league, so this might end as a score-draw.
Scoreline prediction - Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton
Bournemouth vs Brighton - Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score
- Bournemouth have scored in five and conceded in five of their last six home games, while Brighton have scored in six and conceded in four of their last six away games
