Brighton & Hove Albion FC will host AFC Bournemouth in a tightly contested Premier League matchup. Both teams are looking to secure valuable points as they navigate the middle of the table.

Brighton has shown a mixed bag of form with 7 wins and 6 losses, maintaining a rank of 12, while Bournemouth, sitting at 15th, has 6 wins and 7 losses. Both teams are in need of a consistency boost as they aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

This season, Brighton has managed to secure more wins compared to Bournemouth, but both teams have struggled defensively, reflected in their near-equal number of losses. The match could be pivotal for both in terms of confidence and standings.

• 1Brighton's home form will be crucial
• 2Bournemouth's counter-attacking effectiveness
• 3Importance of set pieces in the match