Bournemouth vs Brentford prediction and betting tips – Can Cherries keep unbeaten home run?

Wait 5 sec.

Bournemouth and Brentford go head to head in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the Vitality Stadium.Bournemouth vs Brentford details overviewDate: Saturday 12th September 2026Kick-off: 3pmVenue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, UKHow to watch: Not available on UK TVBournemouth vs Brentford quick tipsDraw and both teams to score at 7/2 with MidniteMarcus Tavernier to score at 16/5 with SBKVitaly Janelt to be carded at 11/4 with SBKBournemouth vs Brentford predictionBournemouth head into this weekend’s intriguing clash with Brentford as very slight favourites for victory, heading into the match in confident mood after securing their first win of the campaign on Tuesday night with a 4-0 win over Championship side Lincoln in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The victory, Marco Rose’s first for the club since taking over as manager in the summer, felt a long time coming after having been in front in the latter stages of all three of their previous matches this season in the Premier League.The German began his tenancy with Bournemouth in a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City despite heading into the 84th minute with a 1-0 lead, then conceding 91st and 88th minute equalisers in matches against Everton and Newcastle respectively.The late concession of goals leaves the Cherries with only two points from their three matches, positioning them in 15th place in the Premier League table, but will be looking forward to returning to their home patch on Saturday where they currently hold an 11 match unbeaten run in all competitions.Interestingly though, seven of their last eight Premier League matches at the Vitality Stadium have ended in a draw.Brentford make the trip to the Dorset coast on Saturday without a defeat to their name so far, picking up five points from their opening three Premier League matches as well has having progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup with an emphatic 6-1 win at Championship side Birmingham.After a thrilling start to their campaign with that win in the cup following a 3-0 win over Tottenham on the opening day of the Premier League, Keith Andrews’ side have since only managed to record back to back 1-1 draws, against Leeds away and Sunderland at home.The Bees head into the weekend in fifth place in the Premier League table ahead of a tough trip to the south coast.With Bournemouth having drawn seven of their last eight home league games, including their most recent clash with Brentford, who themselves have drawn their last two games, surely the stars are aligning once again for another score draw this weekend.Bournemouth vs Brentford tipsBournemouth and Bees battle for share of spoilsAstonishingly, Bournemouth have drawn seven of their last eight Premier League matches at the Vitality Stadium, including a stalemate against Brentford the last time the two sides met back in March.Both teams have drawn two of their opening three league games of the new season, making it look increasingly likely that the streak of stalemates will continue.Draw and both teams to score at 7/2 with MidniteTavernier on targetNo player expected to start Saturday’s match at the Vitality Stadium has scored more goals this season than Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier.The 27-year-old has scored in the Cherries’ matches against Manchester City on the opening day of the season, as well as their draw at Newcastle last weekend, standing him in good stead to add to his tally on Saturday.Marcus Tavernier to score at 16/5 with SBKAnother Janelt yellowBrentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt has received more yellow cards than any other player in the Premier League this season.The former Germany U21 international is the only player in the top flight to have been booked in every single league game so far and could be set to extend that run this weekend with a tough trip to the Dorset coast. Vitaly Janelt to be carded at 11/4 with SBKBournemouth vs Brentford predicted lineupsBournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic (GK); Smith, Silva, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; EvanilsonBrentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Schuster, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangare; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; ThiagoBournemouth vs Brentford latest oddsFind the latest Bournemouth vs Brentford betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakersand are subject to change.Bournemouth – 7/5 with BetwayDraw – 13/5 with MidniteBrentford – 17/10 with SBKMore Premier League predictionsWe have plenty more club friendly predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.Important historical facts about Bournemouth vs BrentfordBrentford are unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Bournemouth, including five wins in their last six matches.The Bees have also won on three of their last four visits to the Vitality Stadium, keeping clean sheets on each of their last two visits to the Dorset coat, where their last defeat was in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi final in 2021, which they ended up progressing from and ultimately gaining promotion.Last meeting: Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford (Mar 2026, Premier League)Last 6 matches: Bournemouth wins – 0; Brentford wins – 5; Draws – 1.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Free Bet OffersSee all the best free bets and betting offers available in the UK over at our dedicated pageSee all free bets18+ gambleaware.org. T&Cs apply