Bournemouth XI vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

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·19 de enero de 2026

Bournemouth XI vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

Bournemouth travel to the American Express Stadium this evening while they seek to halt a concerning defensive trend on the road.

Andoni Iraola’s side has moved through a difficult winter period, characterised by high-scoring matches and defensive lapses. While the Cherries have proven they can score against the league’s best—finding the net multiple times at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge—their tally of 29 goals conceded in 10 away games remains the division’s worst record. A result tonight is vital to put distance between themselves and the relegation battle.

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The visitors are navigating a significant attacking crisis following the departure of Antoine Semenyo and fresh injury blows. Enes Ünal has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a groin injury, while David Brooks is unlikely to start after suffering a nasty ankle twist in the FA Cup. On a positive note, Ryan Christie has returned to training and could feature for the first time in 2026.

Notably, the visitors are expected to rely on Junior Kroupi, who has emerged as a genuine breakout star with seven league goals this season. Consequently, Alex Jimenez could be deployed in a more advanced role on the right wing to provide cover. Djordje Petrović will start in goal, protected by a backline featuring Marcos Senesi and James Hill, as the Cherries aim to keep their first away clean sheet of the season.