We're hoping for goals in Brighton vs. Bournemouth tonight after a drab Super Sunday. Thierno Barry's second half winner for Everton against Aston Villa is the only goal we've seen across the last three Premier League matches!
The Seagulls have bounced back from a disappointing end to 2025, beating Burnley before two games in Manchester saw them draw with City in the league and knock United out of the FA Cup.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, suffered heartbreak in the cup as the post-Antoine Semenyo era began, losing on penalties to Newcastle after a thrilling 3-3 draw at St. James' Park.
Their former star man did end their 11-game winless run with his final kick for the Cherries and Andoni Iraola will be hoping to build on that win over Spurs and climb up the table.
Which of these sides will make it back to back league wins at the Amex? AllSportsPeople brings you our latest tips and predictions for the Monday Night Football.
Brighton vs. Bournemouth preview: Who will win?
Both of these sides are difficult to predict and goals feel the only certainty at the Amex, which would be a welcome relief in a goal-shy gameweek to date.
No side's games have had more goals than Bournemouth's (74) and Brighton are capable of scoring against any side, let alone one that's shipped 40 in the league already.
A high-scoring and entertaining draw is our tip for MNF!
Our Score Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Bournemouth (11/1 with Bet365)
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Head-to-Head: Brighton vs. Bournemouth
- The two sides have met on 35 previous occasions with Brighton holding the slender advantage with 14 wins to Bournemouth's 13.
- Bournemouth won the first game between the clubs this season 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
- Brighton have won each of the last four games at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton vs. Bournemouth : Form Guide
Brighton – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton (FA Cup)
- Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley (Premier League)
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)
Bournemouth – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (lost 7-6 on penalties) (FA Cup)
- Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
Brighton vs. Bournemouth Betting Tips
With 2-2 our score prediction, both teams to score (8/15 with Coral) and over 3.5 goals (13/10 with Ladbrokes) are two of our tips here.
As for who might get the goals, Junior Kroupi is our primary pick. The French teen has scored seven goals from seven league starts, and netted against both Arsenal and Tottenham in recent weeks.
He is 2/1 with AK Bets to hit the back of the net again here.
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Brighton vs. Bournemouth Team News
Brighton Team News
- Fabian Hurzeler welcomes Carlos Baleba back into his squad after Cameroon's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.
- However, the midfielder may have to do with a place on the bench after the impressive results in Manchester.
- Yasin Ayari is set to return in midfield while Danny Welbeck will be looking to build on his winner against his old club in the cup.
Bournemouth Team News
- Andoni Iraola is likely to restore his first-choice defenders here with Alex Jimenez, Marcos Senesi and Adrien Truffert all coming back in.
- Marcus Tavernier is also likely to start over Amine Adli after his goal off the bench at Newcastle while David Brooks should be fit despite suffering a knock.
Brighton vs. Bournemouth Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at the Amex Stadium with Yasin Ayari back in midfield for Brighton and Andoni Iraola making several changes from the cup defeat at Newcastle.
Brighton predicted lineup to play Bournemouth
Verbruggen (GK) – Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper – Ayari, Gross – Rutter, Gruda, Mitoma – Welbeck
- Out: Minteh, March, Webster, Tzimas, Wieffer
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspension: N/A
Bournemouth predicted lineup to play Brighton
Petrovic (GK) – Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert – Scott, Cook – Brooks, Kroupi, Tavernier – Evanilson
- Out: Kluivert, Gannon-Doak, Adams, Unal
- Doubtful: Christie, Brooks
- Suspension: N/A
Brighton vs. Bournemouth Odds
- Brighton to win: 10/11 with AK Bets
- Bournemouth to win: 29/10 with 10Bet
- Draw: 3/1 with Coral
MNF Bet Builder Tips: Brighton vs. Bournemouth
Our bet builder for Brighton vs. Bournemouth on the Monday Night Football backs a draw with both teams to score, over 3.5 goals and Junior Kroupi to get one of them. That all came to overall best odds of over 11/1 with Paddy Power at the time of writing.
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How to Watch Brighton vs. Bournemouth: Live Stream, TV Channel
- Date: Monday, January 19
- Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton
- Time: 20:00 GMT
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports