Bournemouth vs Brentford
Bournemouth and Brentford share Premier League spoils
A lively 2-2 draw sees K. Schade's brace cancelled out by Bournemouth's quickfire response.
Brentford looked set for victory after K. Schade opened the scoring and later doubled their lead, but Bournemouth fought back with goals from J. Kluivert and M. Tavernier to secure a draw. The match was a seesaw battle with goals in both halves, denying Brentford the away win that Fipster had confidently predicted. This result defied expectations and kept both sides level in a spirited encounter.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Bournemouth facing Brentford in what promises to be an engaging contest. Both teams have refreshed their squads over the summer, aiming to make a strong start to the campaign.
Key facts
- 1.Bournemouth have signed Á. Rodríguez, M. Di Gregorio (loan), and António Silva this summer.
- 2.Bournemouth have lost A. Semenyo, M. Senesi, and Álex Jiménez (loan).
- 3.Brentford have signed J. Anthony, M. Sangaré, and E. Diouf.
- 4.Brentford have lost J. Henderson to free agency.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favour of Brentford.
- 6.The predicted fulltime score is 1-2 to Brentford.
- 7.Four cards are expected during the match, indicating a competitive encounter.
The context
Bournemouth have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of Á. Rodríguez, M. Di Gregorio on loan, and António Silva, while parting ways with A. Semenyo, M. Senesi, and Álex Jiménez. Brentford, meanwhile, have strengthened their squad by signing J. Anthony, M. Sangaré, and E. Diouf, but have lost J. Henderson to free agency. These changes set the stage for a tactical battle as both sides look to establish early momentum.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Bournemouth
Away — Brentford
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards an away win for Brentford, with a 2-1 scoreline the most probable outcome. The halftime score is expected to be 0-1, indicating Brentford taking an early lead and managing to hold on despite Bournemouth's efforts. The match is also anticipated to be competitive in terms of discipline, with around four cards expected. Both teams will be eager to start the season positively, but Brentford's summer acquisitions might just give them the edge.
Prediction
Expect Brentford to take the lead by halftime and maintain their advantage to clinch a 2-1 victory. Bournemouth will respond with a goal of their own, but ultimately Brentford's sharper edge in attack and defence should see them through.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for what could be an intriguing campaign for both sides. Brentford's ability to secure an early away win could provide a platform for further success, while Bournemouth will look to regroup and respond in their next fixtures.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Schade
Assist: Yarmolyuk
Kluivert
Thiago
Yellow Card
Tavernier
Yellow Card
Tavernier
Assist: Evanilson
Schade
Yarmolyuk
Lewis-Potter
Anthony
Hill
Yellow Card
Kluivert
Hickey
Adams
Rayan
Tavernier
Cook
Yellow Card
Smith
Yellow Card
Brooks
Yellow Card
Evanilson
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 |  Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Bournemouth
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Đ. PetrovićG
- 3A. TruffertD
- 5J. HillD
- 8A. ScottM
- 9EvanilsonF
- 12T. AdamsM
- 14António SilvaD
- 15A. SmithD
- 16M. TavernierM
- 19J. KluivertM
- 37RayanM
Substitutes
- 4L. CookM
- 6J. SolerD
- 7D. BrooksM
- 10R. ChristieM
- 11B. DoakF
- 18B. DiakitéD
- 20M. Di GregorioG
- 27A. TóthM
- 30Á. RodríguezF
Brentford
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1C. KelleherG
- 2A. HickeyD
- 6Y. YarmolyukM
- 7K. SchadeM
- 9ThiagoF
- 18M. SangaréM
- 19J. AnthonyM
- 20K. AjerD
- 23K. Lewis-PotterD
- 27V. JaneltM
- 44Jannik SchusterD
Substitutes
- 3R. HenryD
- 11D. OuattaraF
- 12H. ValdimarssonG
- 13C. WilsonF
- 14Fábio CarvalhoM
- 24M. DamsgaardM
- 25E. DioufD
- 33M. KayodeD
- 39Gustavo GomesF
Bournemouth
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Tavernier | M | 83 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0/1 |
| J. Kluivert | M | 66 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 0/1 |
| A. Truffert | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Evanilson | F | 91 | 7.1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| B. Doak | F | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| T. Adams | M | 82 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| A. Scott | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| António Silva | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| J. Hill | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Smith | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan | M | 82 | 6.1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Đ. Petrović | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Christie | M | 24 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Cook | M | 8 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Brooks | M | 7 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Tóth | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Á. Rodríguez | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Di Gregorio | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Diakité | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Soler | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Brentford
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Schade | M | 90 | 8.0 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| C. Kelleher | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Hickey | D | 71 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| D. Ouattara | F | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Sangaré | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/4 |
| V. Janelt | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Thiago | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| K. Ajer | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Anthony | M | 60 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/5 |
| Y. Yarmolyuk | M | 60 | 6.1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| M. Kayode | D | 19 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Diouf | D | 30 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jannik Schuster | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Damsgaard | M | 30 | 5.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| K. Lewis-Potter | D | 60 | 5.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| C. Wilson | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Valdimarsson | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gustavo Gomes | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fábio Carvalho | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Henry | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Bournemouth vs Brentford?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Brentford to win against Bournemouth.
- What score did Fipster predict for Bournemouth vs Brentford?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Bournemouth 1–2 Brentford.
- What were the win probabilities for Bournemouth vs Brentford?
- Fipster's model gave Bournemouth a 7% chance of winning, Brentford a 85% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.