Vitality Stadium lights up this Saturday, 13 September 2025, As aSouth coast clash AFC Bournemouth hosts Brighton & Hove Albion in an intriguing south coast derby with key early-season implications.
Current Form & Stakes
Bournemouth sit 7th in the standings with 6 points, riding a wave of momentum after bouncing back with consecutive wins over Wolves and Tottenham following a bruising loss to Liverpool. Their home form is strong—they’ve won 2 of their last 3 at Vitality Stadium .
Brighton, just behind in 11th with 4 points, are a mix of flair and inconsistency. Their statement win over Manchester City showcased real talent, but dropped points against Fulham and Everton underlined a lack of rhythm .
Match Details
Date & Time: Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 15:00 BST .
Venue: Vitality Stadium.
How to Watch: Streaming details vary—UK fans may need alternative options .
Head-to-Head & Rivalry Insights
This fixture has a balanced history Bournemouth and Brighton each have 11 wins across 28 meetings, with six draws. Games tend to be entertaining, averaging 2.71 goals per match .
Brighton have held the upper hand recently, winning four of the last five Premier League encounters, including a 2-1 victory in February 2025 where Danny Welbeck came off the bench to seal the win .
But don’t forget Bournemouth’s historic 3-0 win in April 2024, which not only set a club Premier League points record but also showed they can dominate this rivalry .
Team News & Line-Ups
Detailed injury or squad news is still pending, with both outlets yet to publish confirmed line-ups or fitness updates .
However, standout players are emerging:
Antoine Semenyo continues to flourish—scored a brace on opening day vs. Liverpool and recently signed a long-term deal until 2030 .
Brighton’s momentum includes rising stars like Brajan Gruda, whose winner against City signals growing confidence .
| Bournemouth (4-2-3-1) | Brighton (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
| GK: D. Petrović | GK: B. Verbruggen |
| RB: A. Smith | RB: M. Wieffer |
| CB: B. Diakité | CB: J. P. van Hecke |
| CB: M. Senesi | CB: L. Dunk |
| LB: A. Truffert | LB: M. De Cuyper |
| CM: T. Adams | CM: C. Baleba |
| CM: A. Scott | CM: D. Gomeza |
| RW: D. Brooks | RW: Y. Minteh |
| CAM: M. Tavernier | CAM: B. Gruda |
| LW: A. Semenyo | LW: K. Mitoma |
| ST: Evanilson | ST: G. Rutter |
Prediction & Betting Perspective
Experts see this as a tight, evenly matched affair:
Draws dominate early predictions, with forecasters at Ladbrokes, SportsBoom, and NerdyTips all suggesting 1-1 outcomes .
Betting data favors under 3.5 goals, and a balanced midfield battle points to a stalemate .
Based on form, home advantage, and squad cohesion, here’s my take:
My prediction: 1-1 draw. Expect goals at both ends—Semenyo delivering for Bournemouth and Brighton’s counterattacks making an impact. If pressed for a winner, a slim Bournemouth edge feels fair.
Storylines to Watch
Redemption on home turf: Can Bournemouth build on recent wins and assert their dominance in the rivalry?
Brighton’s resilience: Will they replicate their City-stunning performance or buckle under pressure?
Player duel: Semenyo’s threat vs. Brighton’s midfield creativity (Gruda, Mitoma etc.) could swing the day.
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