Bitesize Prediction: Brighton vs Bournemouth – 04/02/23

Competition: Premier League

Market: Kaoru Mitoma to score anytime

Odds: 7/5 @ 888sport

Looking to extend on their remarkable Premier League flurry, Brighton will welcome Bournemouth to the Amex on Saturday lunchtime.

Starting with the hosts, extending on their FA Cup adventure last weekend after snatching a last-gasp 2-1 victory at home against Liverpool, Brighton are in the midst of what has been a famous campaign at the Amex. Only continuing to shine since appointing new boss Roberto De Zerbi, the Seagulls now have their sights firmly set on securing a maiden European finish. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the one-time Sassuolo boss will be smelling the chance for his side to lay down another marker here. In the midst of a five-match unbeaten run across all formats, Brighton have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring displays. On a run that is highlighted by their iconic 3-0 romp against Liverpool in their Premier League showdown on January 14th, De Zerbi’s high-flying squad are rightfully tipped as a standout pick this weekend.

As for the visitors, throwing away the lead on January 21st as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth find themselves at the heart of a glaring struggle. Freefalling their way down the Premier League table and now at the heart of a relegation scrap, the Cherries are without a win from any of their last seven domestic contests. Likewise, crashing out of the FA Cup last month following a shock 4-2 drumming at the hands of Championship outfit Burnley, Gary O’Neil’s men have continued to show some rather public defensive issues. Snatching just a single point from any of their previous six Premier League outings, Bournemouth should face a real challenge on Saturday afternoon. Hit with a 2-0 loss in their last trip to the Amex back in 2019, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Bet: Kaoru Mitoma to score anytime 7/5 to score anytime against Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League showdown @ 888sport