Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction - Premier League

Josh Ingram is on hand for an important fixture in the hunt for European football in this Bournemouth vs Brentford prediction betting preview. 

Brentford are six points behind their opponents and would have to string several wins together for a spot in Europe next season, but what they do have here is the chance to dent the Cherries’ hopes. Bournemouth are just three points behind fifth and a win in this one is a must to stay in the hunt. They are favourites for this clash and will want to go into the international break with a win. 

Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction: Kluivert the Key to success

England, Premier League, Saturday, March 15th, 17:30 (UK)

Both of these teams are having excellent campaigns. They are undoubtedly two of my favourite teams in the Premier League to watch. Bournemouth’s press is suffocating most weekends, and the opposition often struggles with the intensity; this is exactly what Iraola wants. 

Brentford have been on a very inconsistent run lately, but when they have Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbuemo on the pitch, they can beat anyone – both are having their best-ever seasons. I wanted a pro-Bournemouth angle for this one, but the 1X2 price is too short at 1.70. So, I’m backing a man who continues to impress and has developed his game this season compared to last campaign. It is also a selection that has won for me on a previous bettingexpert articles before when scoring against Nottingham Forest.

Justin Kluivert is a sensational footballer. The Dutchman is the link in the middle of the park for the Cherries; his dummy for their second goal against Spurs and the ball to feed Evanilson was highly intelligent. His linkup with Semenyo and Evanilson is not only enjoyable to watch, but it’s very effective in punishing teams when they win the ball back high up the pitch following a press. 

Brentford’s home and away form in recent weeks has flipped on its head. They are now really struggling at the Gtech with no win in five games, whereas on their travels, they have won four on the spin. I don’t think Bournemouth will have it all their own way, but some of the underlying defensive numbers for the Bees are a worry. On their travels, Brentford concede 1.98xG per game, which is not conducive to winning football matches. They have lost seven of their 13 away games thus far. Overall, this season, Thomas Frank’s side are conceding 1.57 goals on average per game and have conceded at least twice in 54% of their away games. Giving up the volume of chances they do is why Brentford aren’t closer to the European spots. 

Kluivert’s numbers are the best in a Bournemouth team littered with talent. If they clinch European football, a significant reason will be down to him producing the finest season of his career to date. The attacking midfielder tops the goalscoring charts with 12, five more than Semenyo, and he is also the top creator with six assists. Kluivert is the heartbeat of the attacking unit. 

When taking a goalscorer bet, it’s always nice to know they are the penalty taker. Kluivert is deadly from the spot, scoring 6/6 this season, including a hattrick from the spot against the Wolves.

• Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction: Justin Kluivert Anytime goalscorer (TRACKED BET) 
• Best Odds: 2.75
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET) 

Bournemouth vs Brentford Prediction odds via bet365 as at 12:00, March 12th, 2025. Odds may now differ.

Key cog returns for the Cherries and Brentford still missing key defensive players

The main positive for the Cherries is that Lllia Zabarnyi is back from suspension after his straight red card and will likely slot right back into the backline. His return should not be overlooked. The partnership between Huijsen and Zabarnyi has been a massive plus for Bournemouth, considering the long-term absence of Senesi. The five months Marcos Senesi has been out injured means they can’t risk rushing him back in, so the April reported date will likely be later than early April as there is no desperate need for him with the form of the two starting week in week out. 

Brentford are still without a few key components of their team. Both Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey aren’t being rushed back before the International Break. Thomas Frank commented on this, saying, ‘[Aaron] will not be involved in this game or the next one… We are looking at after the international break. We need to take it step by step. With him, and Rico [Henry], we need to build the robustness.’ Sepp van De Berg could possibly be back in contention for a place in the squad after some time out. As already mentioned, the return from the international break for the final stretch of the season will see lots of players back, including Joshua Dasilva and Igor Thiago. 

Bournemouth possible starting lineup:
Arrizabalaga; Cook, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson

Brentford possible starting lineup:
Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Mbuemo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

Match Stats: Brentford have Bournemouth’s number.

• In the last three meetings, both teams have scored, and these three fixtures have seen 12 goals in total. When these two meet, it’s normally littered with goals.
• Since Bournemouth’s return to the Premier League, they have failed on five occasions to beat Brentford, losing three times and drawing twice.
• In this exact fixture last season, it finished 2-1 to Bournemouth, but the scoring wasn’t opened until the 86th minute, and the subsequent goals came in the 89th and the Bess winner in the 95th minute.

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