Amex Thriller Looms as Brighton Host Struggling Bournemouth

English Premier League  -  Brighton Hove Albion VS AFC Bournemouth
Match Time:20-01-2026 04:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Premier League Gameweek 22 closes with an intriguing south-coast clash as Brighton host Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium. Brighton arrive with confidence after knocking Manchester United out of the FA Cup despite their opponents being without a manager. Bournemouth, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after a painful penalty shootout defeat against Newcastle United.

Team Analysis:
Brighton head into the south-coast clash in strong form after securing impressive results away at Manchester City and Manchester United, extending their unbeaten run and keeping European qualification within reach. Fabian Hurzeler’s side has been particularly reliable at the Amex Stadium, where most of their league points have been collected this season, while continuing to deliver entertaining, high-scoring matches. Bournemouth arrive under pressure after FA Cup elimination and ongoing away struggles, seeking to end a long winless run on the road despite their recent games producing plenty of goals.

Player Situation:
Brighton receive a timely boost with Carlos Baleba returning from AFCON, alongside the availability of Yankuba Minteh, although several key players remain sidelined through injury and the squad has also dealt with illness during the week. Fabian Hurzeler still faces selection challenges despite Baleba’s return, with competition for places remaining intense in midfield. Bournemouth travel with notable absences following their FA Cup defeat, but there is cautious optimism that Ryan Christie could recover in time, while Alex Jimenez may be used in attack if further options are unavailable.

Result Prediction:
Brighton have shown strong resilience this season by avoiding defeat in seven Premier League matches despite conceding first. Bournemouth, in contrast, have struggled to turn early goals into victories, failing to win any of the six games in which they scored first. This trend suggests that even an early breakthrough may not protect the visitors from another high-scoring contest.

Predicted Result: Brighton 3-2 Bournemouth.