Bournemouth - Brentford predictions and free betting tips [11/05/2024]

On Saturday, 11th of May, as part of the 37th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth will host Brentford on their home turf. Last weekend, the "Cherries" took a heavy defeat to the league-leading Arsenal with a scoreline of 3:0, while the "Bees" ensured their survival in the top division and a goalless draw with Fulham.

Stadium

The clash will occur in Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth

After starting the season with nine winless tours, it seemed that Bournemouth would be dragged into a survival battle. However, Andoni Iraola's men had significant progress in this campaign, collecting a record 48 points for themselves in the Premier League, two matches before the end of the season. At the end of April, the "Cherries" claimed two vibrant victories over Wolverhampton and Brighton. Nonetheless, they could not compete with the table's leading Arsenal last weekend and consequently lost 3:0.

Bukayo Saka scored a penalty in the first half, and after the interval, Trossard and Rice extended the "Gunners'" advantage. Nevertheless, the red and blacks maintain the tenth spot in the overall tally, hence they can surpass their best Premier League performance – the ninth position from the 2016-17 season. Of significance is that Bournemouth has remained unbeaten in their last six home clashes, the longest home undefeated streak for the hosts in the top division. 

Brentford

Last season Brentford achieved the highest position in their Premier League history (ninth), though this time around, the London-based side will have to settle for a finish in the lower part of the table. With two remaining rounds left in the league, the "Bees" take the 16th spot in the overall points tally, lying 10 points clear of the relegation zone, guaranteeing them another year in the top division. Last weekend, the "red and white" had a goalless draw with Fulham in the derby and capitulated at Goodison Park before that.

Importantly, Thomas Frank's men lost two-thirds of their away Premier League games this season (12 out of 18), yet in each of their preceding three final matches of the season on foreign soil, the visitors emerged winners. With just the fifth-worst away record (14 points in 18 matches, 25 goals netted and 30 conceded), Brentford's position is grim. 

Head-to-Head Results

In their last two visits to Bournemouth, the "Bee's" maintained clean sheets, whereas their first encounter in London ended in a goalless draw.

Prediction for Bournemouth vs Brentford Match

Both teams lack real tournament motivation for the rest of the season and are playing out the championship for their pleasure. The "Cherries" look vigorous this spring and have rightfully settled in the middle of the table while the "Bees" are very poor away and have experienced only one victory from their last seven away encounters. However, given the host's plethora of player losses, an equal game is expected. My prediction, therefore, is for a draw.

Prediction on Total

Both the sides average 1.5 goals per match, and neither can boast a solid defence. The first round match turned out to be invalidated, which will be corrected this time (both will score).

Prediction on Corners

Bournemouth serves more than five corner kicks per match, on average, and will play with the support of their home crowd. It is feasible to assume that the host will come out on top with corners.

Prediction on Yellow Cards

Neither side is known for rough play on the pitch, and lack tournament motivation, thus my prediction is a total of fewer than 4.5 yellow cards.

Prediction on the Score

My prediction is for a precise score of 1:1.