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Will Brentford’s late sting or Bournemouth’s high press decide the final Premier League afternoon of 2025? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Brentford have maintained a four-match winning streak against Bournemouth across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory earlier this season. Their home form is exceptional, with just one loss in their last nine at the Gtech. However, Bournemouth's high-pressing style and 1.53 goals-per-game average suggest they will test a Brentford defense that hasn't kept a home clean sheet in eight matches. This combination of Brentford's winning habit in this fixture and both sides' attacking efficiency makes the win-plus-BTTS market the most logical path for a high-value selection.
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This scoreline reflects Brentford’s average of 2.1 goals per home game and Bournemouth’s consistent ability to score on the road, having found the net in 90% of their recent away trips. Brentford have won three of the last four meetings between these sides by a single goal or a 2-0 margin, and with Bournemouth's current defensive average of 1.71 goals conceded, a narrow home victory featuring goals for both sides is the most statistically supported outcome.
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Brentford’s slight lead in the table and late-scoring prowess gives them a marginal edge in this tactical battle.
Pricing suggests a score draw or a narrow home win as the most realistic results in West London.
Both sides have shown they can score and concede, pushing the market toward a higher total goal count.
- Late drama specialists: Brentford have scored 11 Premier League goals after the 75th minute this season, while Bournemouth struck nine stoppage-time goals last season alone.
- Pressing identity in a number: Bournemouth rank top in the Premier League for PPDA and have forced 125 high turnovers, shaping how Brentford must build from the back.
- Shot-volume contrast: Bournemouth average 13.61 shots per game (245 total) compared to Brentford’s 9.38 (197 total), hinting at sustained pressure versus selective punch.
Clutch Factor: Late Scoring Records
Both teams are notorious for finding goals in the dying embers of a match, with Brentford particularly ruthless this season.
Their 2-0 win over Wolves highlighted this trait, as they continue to strike when opponents tire.
Andoni Iraola’s side maintains their attacking volume until the very end of matches.
Territory: High Turnover Production
Bournemouth’s aggressive high press is a core pillar of their identity, aiming to win the ball close to the opponent’s goal.
Ranking top in the Premier League for PPDA, they look to turn pressure into immediate shooting chances.
They lead the division in this metric, capitalizing on broken play and structured pressing wins.
Brentford’s final fixture of 2025 comes with a familiar warning label: don’t even think about leaving early. Bournemouth turn up at Gtech Community Stadium for a Saturday afternoon Premier League meeting, and both sides have made a habit of saving their sharpest moments for the closing stages.
Bournemouth were the division’s undisputed late-show specialists last season, with Andoni Iraola’s side scoring nine stoppage-time goals alone. They’ve kept that taste for drama too, with Junior Kroupi’s “fantastic strike” a headline moment in a breathless 4-4 draw with Manchester United. But Brentford have been even more ruthless late on this season, hitting 11 goals after the 75th minute in the current campaign.
That knack was on show again last weekend at Molineux, when Keane Lewis-Potter struck in the latter stages of a 2-0 win over Wolves. The Bees arrive with 23 points from 17 league matches, and sit 12th; Bournemouth are 15th with 22 points from 17. There’s not much between them in raw points, but there’s plenty between them in how they like to play.
This has the ingredients of a proper Premier League scrap with a modern twist: two sides who are happy to defend their own half in organised shape, then spring forward at speed. Add Bournemouth’s appetite for high pressing and Brentford’s habit of landing a sting late, and you’ve got a contest that could feel like cat-and-mouse one minute and a street race the next.
Team News and Likely Set-Ups
Brentford are listed as likely lining up 4-2-3-1 under Keith Andrews: Caoimhín Kelleher in goal; Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg and Aaron Hickey across the back; Jordan Henderson and Yehor Yarmolyuk as the double pivot; Reiss Nelson, Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade as the line of three; with Igor Thiago leading the line.
The squad picture adds context to the selection and the bench. Andrews has said Nelson has returned to training after missing four matches with injury and is back “in and around it”, which fits neatly with him appearing in the likely XI. Josh Dasilva is described as a longer-term absentee with a knee ligament issue, while Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are both out for the rest of the season with ACL injuries. Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are unavailable due to Africa Cup of Nations involvement with Nigeria and Burkina Faso, respectively.
Those absences shape how Brentford can change games. With Carvalho and Milambo ruled out, and Onyeka and Ouattara away, the responsibility on Damsgaard’s creativity and Schade’s running becomes even more pronounced, while Henderson and Yarmolyuk will need to manage the game’s temperature in midfield as much as its rhythm.
Bournemouth are also listed as likely 4-2-3-1 under Iraola: Đorđe Petrović; Adam Smith, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott as the deeper pair; Álex Jiménez, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo behind the striker. The striker line is left blank in the likely XI, but a separate “Last Premier League starting XI v Burnley” does provide one: Petrović; Jiménez, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Tavernier, Cook; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.
That gives a strong hint at the attacking structure. Semenyo has been used as part of the attacking three and comes into the game in form, having scored against Manchester United and Burnley in his last two outings. Kluivert’s presence in the No.10/inside-forward area matters too, because it can turn Bournemouth’s pressing wins into immediate shooting chances rather than slower build-up. At the back, Senesi’s numbers in the squad list include three assists from defence, which points to a player who can contribute to progression and final-third delivery as well as the basics.
How the Match Could Be Played
There are two clear ways this match can find a personality. One is Bournemouth dragging it into a high-energy pressing battle, hunting the ball early and often, trying to make Brentford play under stress. The other is Brentford turning that same aggression into the perfect excuse to go past the press and run into space.
Bournemouth’s style under Iraola is described explicitly as aggressive and high: a 4-2-3-1 with a No.6 and a No.8 behind a No.10 and a “low No.9”, pressing “very high, very aggressively” with the aim of winning the ball high up the pitch. They are also described as a “volume team” that creates lots of chances, and as a side that thrives when the play becomes “broken up” and less structured.
The numbers reinforce it. Bournemouth rank top in the Premier League for Passes Per Defensive Action (PPDA), the pressing-intensity metric, and they have forced 125 high turnovers. That matters because it shapes Brentford’s first phase: Kelleher, Collins and van den Berg are going to see Bournemouth shirts flying at them early, with Kluivert and Semenyo positioned to pounce on loose touches and blocked passing lanes.
Brentford’s likely set-up gives them some tools to play through it. Henderson and Yarmolyuk as a double pivot can offer short options to relieve pressure and tempt Bournemouth forward, while Damsgaard’s role as a creator can be pivotal if he can receive on the half-turn. But the game may hinge on whether Brentford want to be brave with short passing or pragmatic with early direct balls into Thiago.
If Brentford do go early into Thiago, it’s not just about the striker’s finishing. It’s about territory and second balls. With Nelson and Schade around him, and Damsgaard drifting into pockets, Brentford can make Bournemouth’s centre-backs defend while facing their own goal, which is often the best antidote to an aggressive press: make the press run back.
Transition football sits right at the centre of this one, too. Both sides are described as among the Premier League’s best counter-attacking teams this season. Bournemouth lead the division for goals from counter attacks with seven, while Brentford are close behind with five. That stat matters because it tells you what both teams are hunting: not just possession, but the moment when the opponent’s shape is stretched and the pitch opens up.
So the tactical focus becomes “rest defence” – how each side protects itself when attacking. If Brentford’s full-backs step high, and Bournemouth win it and break, Semenyo becomes a major threat in wide spaces. If Bournemouth commit numbers to the press and Brentford escape it, Schade and Nelson can run into open grass, with Thiago as the reference point.
And then there’s the late-game factor. When two sides are already dangerous in transition, fatigue and game state can exaggerate the chaos in the final 20 minutes. This is exactly the kind of fixture that can look controlled for an hour, and then turn into a five-minute whirlwind the moment someone makes a tired decision.
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The Numbers That Support the Story
Start with the late-goal theme, because it isn’t just narrative fluff here. Brentford have scored 11 goals after the 75th minute in the current Premier League campaign, and that matters because it changes how opponents manage the final quarter: you can’t simply “see it out” against them without risk. Bournemouth, meanwhile, were credited with nine stoppage-time goals last season, which underlines their ability to keep swinging late, even when the match feels like it has settled.
In league terms, the table says “tight”. Brentford’s 23 points from 17 matches puts them 12th, while Bournemouth’s 22 points has them 15th. The goal numbers suggest why it might not be a polite, cautious affair: Brentford have scored 24 and conceded 25 in 17, while Bournemouth have scored 26 and conceded 29. Those lines point to games that can open up, because both have shown they can score and both have shown they can concede.
The team-style numbers are a neat match for the tactical story. Bournemouth average 427.94 passes per game with 81% accuracy and 53% possession in the broader “Passes” section, while Brentford average 371.38 passes with 79% accuracy and 45% possession. That suggests Bournemouth are more likely to hold the ball for longer spells, but it also hints at why Brentford’s counter-attacking threat is so relevant: they don’t need the majority of the ball to be dangerous.
Shot volume pushes that point further. Bournemouth’s total shots are listed at 245, averaging 13.61 per game, compared to Brentford’s 197 at 9.38 per game. That difference matters because a “volume team” doesn’t just sound like a label; it shows up in repeated attempts to work shooting situations. Brentford, by contrast, look more selective – fewer shots, but with a high share inside the box (76%), matching Bournemouth’s own preference for box shots (63% inside).
Then there are the individuals. Thiago has 11 Premier League goals this term, and he’s described as one of only two players alongside Erling Haaland to reach double figures in the league so far. Semenyo has eight Premier League goals, with four assists, and arrives after scoring in his last two matches. Kroupi’s strike rate is flagged as exceptional: five goals in his maiden Premier League campaign, and a minutes-per-goal rate of 90, bettered only by Haaland’s 77. In a game where transitions and late moments matter, having multiple forwards who can turn half-chances into goals is a big deal.
Key “Moments” to Watch
The first key moment might be the first time Bournemouth win the ball high and can immediately attack. With 125 forced high turnovers this season, it’s clearly part of their identity, and Brentford’s first pass choices will determine whether this becomes an anxious afternoon for the home crowd or a chance to exploit the space Bournemouth leave behind.
The second is the midfield duel that sits underneath everything: Jensen and Scott are highlighted as an intriguing battle, and it makes sense. When a game is likely to be played in phases – press, escape, transition, reset – midfielders decide whether those phases are controlled or chaotic. If Brentford can use the double pivot to play through pressure, they can get their attacking line running at a backpedalling defence. If Bournemouth’s midfield can squeeze the middle and win second balls, they keep the ball near Brentford’s box where their chance volume comes to life.
Then you have the finishing edge. Thiago’s 11 league goals and Semenyo’s eight tell you these sides have forwards in rhythm, and Kroupi’s record of scoring every 90 minutes adds another threat even without him being pencilled into a starting XI here. The match could easily be decided by one clean contact inside the box, because both sides do a lot of their shooting from those zones.
Finally, the late-game piece isn’t optional; it’s the headline. Brentford’s 11 goals after the 75th minute and Bournemouth’s taste for stoppage-time drama should keep the tension in the stadium high right until the final whistle. If it’s level with 15 to go, it won’t feel like the game is winding down. It’ll feel like it’s only just getting started.
What could go wrong with this read? The main risk is assuming the match stays in the lanes we expect. An early goal can completely change pressing behaviour and transition space, forcing one side to take risks earlier than planned. Equally, a tight, stop-start contest can blunt counter-attacks and turn the game into set-piece scraps and long spells without flow, where one moment of quality (or one mistake) flips everything.
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Brentford to win and both teams to score
Brentford enter this final fixture of 2025 with a significant psychological and statistical edge over their visitors. The primary driver for this selection is the remarkable head-to-head dominance established by the West London side since both clubs reached the top flight. In their last six Premier League meetings, Brentford are unbeaten, securing four wins and two draws. More recently, that dominance has sharpened into a four-match winning streak across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory in the EFL Cup earlier this August.
While a home win is strongly supported by historical precedent—Brentford have lost only once in their last nine games at the Gtech Community Stadium—Bournemouth’s attacking profile makes a clean sheet for the hosts unlikely. The Cherries are a high-volume shooting team, averaging 13.61 shots per game, and they have already netted 26 goals in 17 league matches this season. Their aggressive high press has forced 125 high turnovers, the most in the division, which frequently translates into immediate scoring opportunities.
Furthermore, Brentford’s defensive record at home suggests they are prone to conceding even when winning; they have gone eight consecutive home games without a clean sheet. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo arrives in prolific form, having scored in his last two outings, and the team as a whole has scored in 90% of their recent away fixtures. Brentford’s propensity for late-game heroics—hitting 11 goals after the 75th minute this season—complements Bournemouth’s own “late-show” reputation, pointing toward a high-scoring encounter where Brentford’s home strength ultimately tips the scales in a 2-1 or 3-1 victory.
What could go wrong
The high-intensity pressing game employed by Bournemouth could force uncharacteristic errors from Brentford’s deeper midfield pair of Henderson and Yarmolyuk. If Bournemouth manage to convert one of their league-leading 125 high turnovers into an early goal, they may sit back and stifle Brentford’s transition game, turning a potentially open match into a low-scoring, frustrating afternoon for the home side.
Correct score lean: 2-1
A 2-1 victory for the home side aligns perfectly with the tactical and statistical trends of both teams. Brentford average 2.1 goals per game at home this season and have scored at least twice in 60% of their recent matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. Conversely, Bournemouth’s defensive frailties are evident, as they have gone six consecutive away games without a clean sheet and concede an average of 1.71 goals per match. Given that both teams are among the league’s top counter-attacking threats and both have scored in 80% of Brentford’s recent home games, a 2-1 scoreline reflects a competitive but decisive Brentford win.
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