Bournemouth v Brentford predictions: Expect both teams to play on front foot

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Bournemouth v Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Both teams to score
2pts 4-5 general

Team news

Bournemouth
Joe Rothwell, Ryan Fredericks and Ben Pearson will hope to force their way into the squad after injuries. Lloyd Kelly (ankle) is still out.

Brentford
Mikkel Damsgaard is set for a first start. Ethan Pinnock could claim a place on the bench but Keane Lewis-Potter and Christian Norgaard are sidelined.

Match preview

The only way was up for Bournemouth caretaker manager Gary O'Neil after the Cherries' 9-0 thumping at Liverpool and he must be pleased with his side's recovery.

Some may it find hard to fathom, but the Cherries are 12th in the table and turning a two-goal deficit into a win at Nottingham Forest has given them a real shot in the arm.

A 1-1 draw at Newcastle before the international break was another boost and they should be confident when Brentford visit the south coast on Saturday.

This is just the sort of game both teams will see as a good opportunity for three points and the Bees need to get back on track after a limp 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in their last outing.

Their 5-2 win over Leeds showed they are capable of bouncing back and it seems logical to expert that both sides will look to play on the front foot.

Key stat

Both teams have scored in nine of Brentford's last ten Premier League away games.

Inside info

Bournemouth

Penalty taker Dominic Solanke
Assist ace Philip Billing
Set-piece aerial threat Philip Billing
Card magnet Adam Smith

Brentford

Penalty taker Ivan Toney
Assist ace Brian Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threat Ben Mee
Card magnet Aaron Hickey

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