Brentford, under pressure in the relegation battle with 17 points, have a mixed home record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. Their matches often feature high scores, but they've struggled recently at home, with 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 3 home games, conceding an average of 2 goals per match, indicating defensive instability. Brentford employs a 4-3-3 formation with high pressing, spearheaded by Ivan Toney, who has scored 9 league goals. Set-pieces account for 32% of their goals. However, injuries to key attacking players like Bryan Mbeumo have impacted their wing play and midfield creativity. Bournemouth, positioned mid-table with 22 points, has a poor away record, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses. They concede an average of 2 goals per away game. Bournemouth is winless in their last 5 matches, with 3 draws and 2 losses, highlighting issues in away game stamina. They heavily rely on Dominic Solanke for goals, who has contributed to 45% of their goals. Their wing play has a 38% crossing success rate, but the absence of Tyler Adams in midfield affects their playmaking. Brentford has a significant historical advantage, winning all of the last 7 encounters. This Premier League clash pits a team fighting to avoid relegation against a mid-table side. Brentford boasts home advantage and a strong head-to-head record. Their high pressing and set-piece strategies could be decisive. While Brentford has a solid record with over 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches against Bournemouth, injuries in their attacking line have hampered their goal-scoring ability, with only 3 goals scored in their last 5 games. Bournemouth, although having Solanke leading their attack, shows defensive vulnerabilities away from home, with 60% of goals conceded in the final 15 minutes. The absence of a key midfielder reduces creativity, and their away counter-attack success rate is only 25%. The game is likely to be a battle between Brentford's offensive pressure and Bournemouth's defensive resilience, with wing play and set-pieces being key. Both teams are affected by injuries. Brentford needs to capitalize on their home support to improve their finishing. Bournemouth must stabilize their defense and utilize crosses. The efficiency of in-game substitutions and the control of errors will also impact performance, with the form and fitness of key players being important factors. Recommendation: Brentford -0.25