AFC Bournemouth - Brighton & Hove Albion predictions

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against AFC Bournemouth on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

AFC Bournemouth’s performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the previous round was not quite convincing and few can call it spectacular. A lead in the first half led into a narrow 0:1 away victory.

The away team are coming on the back of a very hard matchup against Manchester City. It’s hard to claim that they ever had any real shot at winning, despite playing as the hosts. Top online bookmakers priced such an outcome at 1.43, so it’s no surprise that they recorded an HT/FT, 0:4 defeat.

Bournemouth haven’t let a game pass them by without scoring for the past seven rounds, so this match is not likely to be any different.

With 8 goals in their own net over the last 3 matches, Brighton & Hove Albion’s defence leaves a lot to be desired.

Although the 2.27 betting odds for a home win show that Bournemouth are the favourites, their track record against Albion this season is not great. They lost an earlier bout, though it was a rather narrow defeat.

Sunday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.