Brighton vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news

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·19 gennaio 2026

Brighton vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news

Brighton & Hove Albion host Bournemouth at the American Express Stadium this evening while they aim to capitalise on their formidable home form.

Fabian Hürzeler’s side has moved back into contention for European qualification following a four-match unbeaten streak. The Seagulls have turned their home ground into one of the league’s toughest venues, having suffered only one Premier League defeat at the Amex all season. With confidence high following an FA Cup triumph at Old Trafford, the hosts are expected to continue their front-foot style in what is historically a high-scoring fixture.

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Fabian Hürzeler manages a squad bolstered by key returns but still missing several long-term absentees. Carlos Baleba is available after returning from international duty with Cameroon, while Yankuba Minteh is set to return to the matchday squad following a thigh problem. Notably, Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma is poised to make his 100th Premier League appearance. Mitoma enjoys this fixture immensely, having scored five goals in his last six games against the Cherries.

Consequently, Bart Verbruggen is expected to keep his place in goal, protected by a defensive partnership of Jan Paul van Hecke and captain Lewis Dunk. In midfield, Pascal Groß and Yasin Ayari are likely to anchor the side, with Georginio Rutter leading the line in place of Danny Welbeck as Hürzeler manages his squad following a bout of mid-week sickness.