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Brighton vs Bournemouth Betting Tips & EPL Predictions - South Coast derby to end all square

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Gary Emmerson
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Last updated: Sun 18 Jan 2026 19:53
The upcoming match between Brighton and Bournemouth promises to be an intriguing south coast derby. Brighton have recovered well recently with two wins and two draws but have struggled at home. Bournemouth, known for entertaining games and scoring, has found victories elusive. With both teams prone to allowing and scoring goals, the game might end in a thrilling draw. The match is expected to see both teams scoring, with lots of goals on the cards. Predicted lineups for both teams reveal a mix of strategic plays and key players returning from recent performances.
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  • Brighton have won just 1 of their last 4 home matches
  • Bournemouth known for high-scoring games, but just 1 win in 13 games
  • South coast derby to see both teams scoring and end in a draw
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Brighton have won just once in their last four home games, while Bournemouth have drawn three of their last four matches on the road. I think this south coast derby can end all square with BTTS also backed.

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  • Brighton are winless in 3 of their last 4 home matches
  • Brighton have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches
  • Bournemouth have drawn 5 of their last 9 matches
  • Bournemouth have drawn 3 of their last 4 away matches
  • Bournemouth have seen BTTS in their last 7 matches
  • Bournemouth have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 5 matches

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Bournemouth have a 46-44 advantage against Brighton, alongside 29 draws.

Brighton Unbeaten In Four Games


Brighton have returned to form either side of the new year with two wins and two draws in the last four games for Fabian Hürzeler’s side.

The Seagulls ended 2025 with a 2-2 draw away to West Ham before starting 2026 in style with a 2-0 home victory over Burnley.

A deserved 1-1 draw away to Man City in the EPL, in which Karou Mitmoa levelled after the break, was followed by a 2-1 win over Man United in the FA Cup last weekend thanks to goals from Barjan Gruda and Danny Welbeck.

Bournemouth The Entertainers


Bournemouth have been one of the most entertaining teams of late, serving up 25 goals across their last five matches in all competitions.

The high-scoring games haven't translated into wins for the Cherries, however, with Andoni Iraola’s side winning just once in that period - a 3-2 win over Tottenham two weeks ago.

Last week, Bournemouth lost on penalties in the FA Cup after the most dramatic of draws with Newcastle. That game finished 2-2 in normal time and 3-3 after extra-time.

It is now just one win in the last 13 matches for the south coast side.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck 

Brighton could welcome back Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh. Brajan Gruda and Yasin Ayari are pushing for starts after impressive FA Cup performance.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Jimenez, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson 

Enes Unal is sidelined by a groin injury and David Brooks misses out due to an ankle issue picked up in the FA Cup loss to Newcastle. 

Verdict

Brighton are on a good run but have struggled for wins at home of late. Bournemouth have won just once in 13 games but have been draw specialist. They also serve up plenty of goals and BTTS is backed in an entertaining draw.

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