Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) host AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) at Amex Stadium on Tuesday 5 January, kick-off 19:30.

Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5). AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 AFC Bournemouth.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Brighton and 1.1 for Bournemouth, making Brighton 53% to win, the draw 24% and Bournemouth 23%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 57%.