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Promotion-chasers Bournemouth and Brentford are separated by just two points as we enter the closing stages of the Sky Bet Championship season.

However, the pair surely come into this game in different mindsets.

Bournemouth are the form team of the league, while Brentford have been rather underwhelming lately, drawing five of their last six matches.


Kick-off time: 12:30 BST, Saturday

TV channel: Sky Sports Football


Bournemouth look to continue winning run

The Cherries enter the contest as favourites having won their last seven games after a mediocre start to life under Jonathan Woodgate.

They look assured of a place in the play-offs as a result, leaning on an explosive attacking unit during their incredible run, scoring 21 times in the seven fixtures.

Although the quality Bournemouth possess up top is a step above this level, they have outperformed their underlying numbers significantly during that period, creating 10.95 expected goals for (xGF).

In their last six games, five of Brentford's eight goals came in one match. Thanks to their excellent backline, they've managed to grind out a number of fairly uneventful draws, but things need to improve if Brentford wish to play in the Premier League next season.

It's clear which of these teams is in better form as we head into the play-offs, but 'momentum' can shift quickly in such a competitive league.

I think both sides will cancel each other out, leading to a close-knit game. Allowing for some attacking magic from the likes of Arnaut Danjuma, Dominic Solanke and Ivan Toney, under 2.5 goals looks the bet.


Bournemouth v Brentford best bets and score prediction

  • 2pts Under 2.5 Goals at 17/20 (UNIBET)

Score prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Brentford ()

Odds correct at 1350 BST (22/04/21)


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