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Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 35

Kick-off

Sun 28 Apr 2024

14:00

Venue

Vitality Stadium

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson rates Bournemouth at 43% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Bournemouth vs Brighton encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis

Brighton make the trip to Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth in Premier League, Regular Season - 35. The match kicks off on Sunday 28 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC.

Form

Bournemouth (all games): 5W 2D 3L across 10 Premier League fixtures this term — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W L D L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.

In front of their own supporters this season, Bournemouth have posted 4W 4D 2L at Vitality Stadium — 1.60 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.

Brighton have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Premier League outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: L D L D L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.

On the road, Brighton have gone 1W 4D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.

Form favours the hosts. Bournemouth's 1.70 PPG return is 0.80 points per game ahead of Brighton's 0.90 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.

H2H Analysis

The head-to-head ledger leans to Brighton, who have claimed 3 wins from 3 meetings compared to 0 for the hosts, with 0 draws.

The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Sep 2023, ended 1–3 with Brighton winning.

It is worth noting that Brighton have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 3 wins from 3 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.

Trading Data

Bournemouth goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (71 games, 35 at home): BTTS occurs in 49% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%; they fail to score in 34% of games.

Brighton goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (71 games, 35 at away): BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Bournemouth 49% versus Brighton 65%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Bournemouth 58% | Brighton 65%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Bournemouth 1.55 xG and Brighton 1.28 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Bournemouth attack 0.911 / defence 1.051 | Brighton attack 0.803 / defence 0.966. League average goals — home 1.759 / away 1.515. Data: 72 Bournemouth games / 71 Brighton games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Bournemouth 43% | Draw 26% | Brighton 31%. Fair-value odds: Bournemouth 2.33 | Draw 3.85 | Brighton 3.23. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 2.83. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.83 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Picks & Verdict

Brighton lead the H2H ledger, but Bournemouth carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.

On the Poisson output, Bournemouth are the pick at 43% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Bournemouth if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

Poisson projects 2.83 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 58% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Bournemouth 60% | Brighton 40%.

The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H Brighton have been the dominant side historically, winning 3 of 3 meetings.
H2H H2H history favours Brighton but Poisson model leans Bournemouth — current-season strength data diverges from historical pattern.
Form Bournemouth lead on PPG: 1.70 vs 0.90 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form Brighton Poisson xG (1.28) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.90) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Bournemouth — Bournemouth at 43% win probability.
Contradiction Brighton lead the H2H ledger, but Bournemouth carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Bournemouth vs Brighton | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 35 | Venue: Vitality Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 28 Apr 2024, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Bournemouth 43% | Draw 26% | Brighton 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 58% | xG Bournemouth 1.55 / Brighton 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Bournemouth attack 0.911 / def 1.051 | Brighton attack 0.803 / def 0.966 | league avg home 1.759 / away 1.515 • Poisson stance: Bournemouth (43%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.55

Bournemouth xG

Expected Goals

1.28

Brighton xG

43%
26%
31%
Bournemouth Draw Brighton

58%

BTTS

78%

Over 1.5

54%

Over 2.5

31%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Bournemouth vs Brighton kick off?

Bournemouth vs Brighton kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 28 April 2024 at Vitality Stadium.

What was the final score in Bournemouth vs Brighton?

Bournemouth 3 - 0 Brighton.

Where is Bournemouth vs Brighton being played?

The match is being played at Vitality Stadium.

What competition is Bournemouth vs Brighton part of?

Bournemouth vs Brighton is a Regular Season - 35 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Bournemouth vs Brighton?

Our statistical model gives Bournemouth a 43% chance of winning, Brighton a 31% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Bournemouth the favourite.

Will both teams score in Bournemouth vs Brighton?

Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Bournemouth and Brighton will score (BTTS).

Will Bournemouth vs Brighton have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.

What is the head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Brighton?

Record (3 meetings): Bournemouth 0W | Draws 0 | Brighton 3W.

What form are Bournemouth and Brighton in?

Bournemouth (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-D-L-W. Brighton (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-L-D-L.

🧮 Model Insight

Behind the Numbers

Bournemouth's attacking strength (0.91x league average) is weighed against Brighton's defensive record (0.97x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.55. Flip it around — Brighton's attack (0.80x) against Bournemouth's defence (1.05x) — and the away total comes out at 1.28.

These ratings are built from 72/71 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-0 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Bournemouth Win

43%

Bournemouth

2.33

26%

Draw

3.79

31%

Brighton

3.26

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

11.7%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 0

9.2%

Home win

2 – 1

9.1%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.55

Bournemouth xG

Total xG

2.83

1.28

Brighton xG

43%
26%
31%
BournemouthDrawBrighton

2.33

43%

Home win

3.79

26%

Draw

3.26

31%

Away win

Goals Markets

77%

Over 1.5

1.30

23%

Under 1.5

4.35

54%

Over 2.5

1.85

46%

Under 2.5

2.17

31%

Over 3.5

3.23

69%

Under 3.5

1.45

16%

Over 4.5

6.25

84%

Under 4.5

1.19

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

58%

BTTS Yes

1.74

42%

BTTS No

2.36

Clean Sheet

28%

Bournemouth

3.59

21%

Brighton

4.70

Win to Nil

12%

Bournemouth

8.38

7%

Brighton

15.31

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 5.9 7.6 4.8 2.1 0.7 0.2
1 9.2 11.7 7.5 3.2 1.0 0.3
2 7.1 9.1 5.8 2.5 0.8 0.2
3 3.7 4.7 3.0 1.3 0.4 0.1
4 1.4 1.8 1.2 0.5 0.2
5 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.2

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.548
λ Away (xG) 1.279
Total xG 2.827
League avg home goals 1.759
League avg away goals 1.515
Bournemouth attack strength 0.911
Bournemouth defence strength 1.051
Brighton attack strength 0.803
Brighton defence strength 0.966
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 72 / 71

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Bournemouth vs Brighton?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.

How many goals are Bournemouth and Brighton expected to score?

The model projects 1.55 expected goals for Bournemouth and 1.28 for Brighton, a combined total of 2.83.

How confident is the prediction model for Bournemouth vs Brighton?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

The Form Picture

Bournemouth's recent record stands at 22W 15D 34L from 71 games, a 1.14 PPG return, with W-L-D-L-W in the last five.

Brighton, meanwhile, have gone 29W 19D 23L across 71 games — 1.49 PPG, with L-D-L-D-L in their last five.

There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.14 PPG for Bournemouth against 1.49 for Brighton. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.

Home & Away Splits

At home specifically, Bournemouth have managed 11W 10D 14L from 35 games — 1.23 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Brighton's away record stands at 11W 9D 15L across 35 trips, a 1.20 PPG haul.

Scoring & Defensive Trends

Bournemouth are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.85 conceded per game recently; Brighton are on 1.75 scored and 1.51 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Brighton in 65%.

Last 71 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Current Season
W L D L W
Brighton

Brighton

Current Season
L D L D L
71 Played 71
22/15/34 W / D / L 29/19/23
1.14 Points Per Game 1.49
1.18 Avg Goals Scored 1.75
1.85 Avg Goals Conceded 1.51
3.03 Avg Goals / Game 3.25
15 Clean Sheets 17
35 BTTS 46
41 Over 2.5 Games 46
Bournemouth

Bournemouth

W
A Wolves
1–0
24 Apr
L
A Aston Villa
1–3
21 Apr
D
H Manchester United
2–2
13 Apr
L
A Luton
1–2
06 Apr
W
H Crystal Palace
1–0
02 Apr
W
H Everton
2–1
30 Mar
W
H Luton
4–3
13 Mar
D
H Sheffield Utd
2–2
09 Mar
W
A Burnley
2–0
03 Mar
L
H Manchester City
0–1
24 Feb
D
A Newcastle
2–2
17 Feb
L
A Fulham
1–3
10 Feb
D
H Nottingham Forest
1–1
04 Feb
D
A West Ham
1–1
01 Feb
L
H Liverpool
0–4
21 Jan
L
A Tottenham
1–3
31 Dec
W
H Fulham
3–0
26 Dec
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–2
23 Dec
W
A Manchester United
3–0
09 Dec
W
A Crystal Palace
2–0
06 Dec
D
H Aston Villa
2–2
03 Dec
W
A Sheffield Utd
3–1
25 Nov
W
H Newcastle
2–0
11 Nov
L
A Manchester City
1–6
04 Nov
W
H Burnley
2–1
28 Oct
L
H Wolves
1–2
21 Oct
L
A Everton
0–3
07 Oct
L
H Arsenal
0–4
30 Sep
L
A Brighton
1–3
24 Sep
D
H Chelsea
0–0
17 Sep
D
A Brentford
2–2
02 Sep
L
H Tottenham
0–2
26 Aug
L
A Liverpool
1–3
19 Aug
D
H West Ham
1–1
12 Aug
L
A Everton
0–1
28 May
L
H Manchester United
0–1
20 May
L
A Crystal Palace
0–2
13 May
L
H Chelsea
1–3
06 May
W
H Leeds
4–1
30 Apr
W
A Southampton
1–0
27 Apr
L
H West Ham
0–4
23 Apr
W
A Tottenham
3–2
15 Apr
W
A Leicester
1–0
08 Apr
L
H Brighton
0–2
04 Apr
W
H Fulham
2–1
01 Apr
L
A Aston Villa
0–3
18 Mar
W
H Liverpool
1–0
11 Mar
L
A Arsenal
2–3
04 Mar
L
H Manchester City
1–4
25 Feb
W
A Wolves
1–0
18 Feb
D
H Newcastle
1–1
11 Feb
L
A Brighton
0–1
04 Feb
D
H Nottingham Forest
1–1
21 Jan
L
A Brentford
0–2
14 Jan
L
A Manchester United
0–3
03 Jan
L
H Crystal Palace
0–2
31 Dec
L
A Chelsea
0–2
27 Dec
W
H Everton
3–0
12 Nov
L
A Leeds
3–4
05 Nov
L
H Tottenham
2–3
29 Oct
L
A West Ham
0–2
24 Oct
L
H Southampton
0–1
19 Oct
D
A Fulham
2–2
15 Oct
W
H Leicester
2–1
08 Oct
D
H Brentford
0–0
01 Oct
D
A Newcastle
1–1
17 Sep
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–2
03 Sep
D
H Wolves
0–0
31 Aug
L
A Liverpool
0–9
27 Aug
L
H Arsenal
0–3
20 Aug
L
A Manchester City
0–4
13 Aug
Brighton

Brighton

L
H Manchester City
0–4
25 Apr
D
A Burnley
1–1
13 Apr
L
H Arsenal
0–3
06 Apr
D
A Brentford
0–0
03 Apr
L
A Liverpool
1–2
31 Mar
W
H Nottingham Forest
1–0
10 Mar
L
A Fulham
0–3
02 Mar
D
H Everton
1–1
24 Feb
W
A Sheffield Utd
5–0
18 Feb
L
A Tottenham
1–2
10 Feb
W
H Crystal Palace
4–1
03 Feb
L
A Luton
0–4
30 Jan
D
H Wolves
0–0
22 Jan
D
A West Ham
0–0
02 Jan
W
H Tottenham
4–2
28 Dec
D
A Crystal Palace
1–1
21 Dec
L
A Arsenal
0–2
17 Dec
D
H Burnley
1–1
09 Dec
W
H Brentford
2–1
06 Dec
L
A Chelsea
2–3
03 Dec
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–2
25 Nov
D
H Sheffield Utd
1–1
12 Nov
D
A Everton
1–1
04 Nov
D
H Fulham
1–1
29 Oct
L
A Manchester City
1–2
21 Oct
D
H Liverpool
2–2
08 Oct
L
A Aston Villa
1–6
30 Sep
W
H Bournemouth
3–1
24 Sep
W
A Manchester United
3–1
16 Sep
W
H Newcastle
3–1
02 Sep
L
H West Ham
1–3
26 Aug
W
A Wolves
4–1
19 Aug
W
H Luton
4–1
12 Aug
L
A Aston Villa
1–2
28 May
D
H Manchester City
1–1
24 May
W
H Southampton
3–1
21 May
L
A Newcastle
1–4
18 May
W
A Arsenal
3–0
14 May
L
H Everton
1–5
08 May
W
H Manchester United
1–0
04 May
W
H Wolves
6–0
29 Apr
L
A Nottingham Forest
1–3
26 Apr
W
A Chelsea
2–1
15 Apr
L
A Tottenham
1–2
08 Apr
W
A Bournemouth
2–0
04 Apr
D
H Brentford
3–3
01 Apr
W
H Crystal Palace
1–0
15 Mar
D
A Leeds
2–2
11 Mar
W
H West Ham
4–0
04 Mar
L
H Fulham
0–1
18 Feb
D
A Crystal Palace
1–1
11 Feb
W
H Bournemouth
1–0
04 Feb
D
A Leicester
2–2
21 Jan
W
H Liverpool
3–0
14 Jan
W
A Everton
4–1
03 Jan
L
H Arsenal
2–4
31 Dec
W
A Southampton
3–1
26 Dec
L
H Aston Villa
1–2
13 Nov
W
A Wolves
3–2
05 Nov
W
H Chelsea
4–1
29 Oct
L
A Manchester City
1–3
22 Oct
D
H Nottingham Forest
0–0
18 Oct
L
A Brentford
0–2
14 Oct
L
H Tottenham
0–1
08 Oct
D
A Liverpool
3–3
01 Oct
W
H Leicester
5–2
04 Sep
L
A Fulham
1–2
30 Aug
W
H Leeds
1–0
27 Aug
W
A West Ham
2–0
21 Aug
D
H Newcastle
0–0
13 Aug
W
A Manchester United
2–1
07 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Bournemouth and Brighton in coming into this match?

Bournemouth have gone 22W 15D 34L in their last 71 games (1.14 PPG), while Brighton have gone 29W 19D 23L in their last 71 (1.49 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Bournemouth at home or Brighton away?

Bournemouth's home record (1.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Bournemouth at home: 1.23 PPG; Brighton away: 1.20 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

History of the Fixture

On record, these two have faced off 8 times since February 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 19 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.

Records & Recent Trends

For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Bournemouth won 3-0 on 28 Apr 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Bournemouth have gone 2W 0D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Brighton — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 8 Meetings

Bournemouth

2

Bournemouth

1

Draws

Brighton

5

Brighton

Recent Meetings

Brighton
1–1
19 Jan 26
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
2–1
13 Sep 25
Brighton
Brighton
2–1
25 Feb 25
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
1–2
23 Nov 24
Brighton
Bournemouth
3–0
28 Apr 24
Brighton
Brighton
3–1
24 Sep 23
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
0–2
04 Apr 23
Brighton
Brighton
1–0
04 Feb 23
Bournemouth

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Brighton?

From 8 meetings on record, Bournemouth have won 2, Brighton have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Bournemouth and Brighton last play each other?

They last met on 19 January 2026, when Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth.

Who has won more matches between Bournemouth and Brighton?

Brighton have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Goals & Clean Sheets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Bournemouth 49%, Brighton 71% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 54% for Bournemouth and 71% for Brighton. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 31% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Bournemouth have failed to score in 37% of games.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Bournemouth home games / Brighton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Bournemouth Bournemouth Current Season
Metric All
(71 games)
Venue
(35 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 35/71
(49.3%)
17/35
(48.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals 41/71
(57.7%)
19/35
(54.3%)
Over 3.5 Goals 28/71
(39.4%)
11/35
(31.4%)
Clean Sheet 15/71
(21.1%)
8/35
(22.9%)
Failed to Score 24/71
(33.8%)
13/35
(37.1%)
Brighton Brighton Current Season
Metric All
(71 games)
Venue
(35 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 46/71
(64.8%)
25/35
(71.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals 46/71
(64.8%)
25/35
(71.4%)
Over 3.5 Goals 32/71
(45.1%)
16/35
(45.7%)
Clean Sheet 17/71
(23.9%)
6/35
(17.1%)
Failed to Score 13/71
(18.3%)
6/35
(17.1%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Bournemouth play Brighton?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 49% of Bournemouth's games and 71% of Brighton's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Bournemouth vs Brighton usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Bournemouth's matches and 71% of Brighton's.

📰

Dominant Bournemouth run riot with a 3-0 hammering of Brighton.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Bournemouth beat Brighton 3-0 at Vitality Stadium, Regular Season - 35, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Bournemouth 1.55 xG and Brighton 1.28 xG, a combined 2.83. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. Bournemouth beat their projection by 1.5 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Brighton landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Bournemouth attack 0.91 / defence 1.05 against Brighton attack 0.80 / defence 0.97, drawn from 72/71 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Bournemouth 43% | Draw 26% | Brighton 31%, with Bournemouth to win its most likely call at 43%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Bournemouth 58%, Brighton 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Bournemouth's trading profile (71 games, 35 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not.

Brighton's trading profile (71 games, 35 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Bournemouth 1.14 PPG, Brighton 1.49 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Bournemouth win broke the near-deadlock. Bournemouth (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.17 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.54 average — tighter than their form line. Brighton (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.63 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.77 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 54% Over 2.5 probability, 3 goals scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 58% projected, one side was shut out.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 61% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.