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14th Sep 2017 | Premier League

Bournemouth v Brighton Preview

Eddie Howe has avoided much negative attention but on expected goal difference, his team are by far the worst in the league so far.

Eddie Howe has achieved great things with Bournemouth and that can never be taken away however, he does seem to get an easier ride from the press because he is English. His position hasn’t been discussed like that of Frank De Boer or Slavan Bilic yet his side are still pointless mid-way through September.


The big concern isn’t even the lack of points it’s the performances. On my expected goal metrics, I have them rooted to the bottom of the table averaging -1.33 expected goal difference per game so far this season. That is 0.37 goals per game worse than the 19th placed side - good old Burnley.

Brighton got their season up and running on Sunday and they can carry that confidence into this south coast derby. At 6/4 (William Hill) they are the best bet in the draw no bet market.

1pt Brighton to win (draw no bet) 6/4 with William Hill
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Odds correct at time of publishing: 18:04 14th Sep, 2017 but subject to change