Premier League teams are in a constant battle to determine who will secure spots in European competitions next season. In this context, Bournemouth hosts Brentford at 1:30 p.m. ET, intending to move within touching distance of the European qualification spots.
Here is my Bournemouth vs. Brentford prediction and Premier League odds for today’s match.
Bournemouth vs. Brentford Prediction, Pick, Europa League Odds
Saturday, Mar 15
1:30 p.m. ET
Brentford OddsSpreadTotalMoneyline+0.75
-106
2.5
-225o / 175u
+375
Bournemouth OddsSpreadTotalMoneyline-0.75
-106
2.5
-225o / 175u
-143
- Bournemouth vs. Brentford moneyline odds: Bournemouth -143; Draw +260; Brentford +375.
- Bournemouth vs. Brentford over/under: 2.5 Goals (Over -225, Under +175)
- Bournemouth vs. Brentford pick: Bournemouth Moneyline
I am backing Bournemouth Moneyline in the Bournemouth vs. Brentford match.
Bournemouth’s impressive run at the end of 2024 came to a halt in late January with a 0-2 loss to Liverpool. Since then, the Cherries have experienced a mix of important wins and painful defeats.
Manager Andoni Iraola has found a powerful attacking duo in Justin Kluivert and Evanilson, who have delivered several standout performances.
On the injury front, Bournemouth is still awaiting the return of defender Marcos Senesi. The Argentine suffered an injury in November 2024 against Wolverhampton and has yet to make his comeback for The Cherries.
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On the other side of the pitch will be Brentford, who has had a rollercoaster season. While it’s not the campaign fans had hoped for, the Bees have performed well against their relegation rivals, although they’ve struggled against clubs with greater squad depth, like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Despite the inconsistency, Thomas Frank’s side currently sits in 12th place, comfortably 21 points clear of the relegation zone — a position that has kept fans relatively satisfied.
This match against Bournemouth is crucial for the Bees, as it marks the first of a six-game stretch featuring key fixtures against teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. Picking up three points here would be an ideal start to that challenging run for Frank’s squad.
Bournemouth vs. Brentford Pick
This match is crucial for Bournemouth, as a victory would position them to contend for a spot in European competitions next season.
The Cherries currently hold a six-point lead over the Bees in EPL standings, and a tight match is expected at Vitality Stadium. However, the home support combined with the motivation of being within reach of European qualification should give Bournemouth the extra push they need to secure a home victory.