Published on: May 21, 2021 1:00 pm IST|Updated on: May 21, 2021 5:44 pm IST
BRE vs BOU Dream11: Although Brentford were in top notch form before facing off against a struggling Bournemouth in the first leg of the Championship semi final, the Cherries did manage to stun Brentford by beating them 1-0 courtesy the winner by Arnaut Danjuma before the hour mark. Nevertheless, Brentford, will have the home advantage this time around and will be going out all guns blazing, as Bournemouth look to make things difficult for their opponents. The pressure of the semi finals will be in both camps, and we can expect the game to be an intense affair. With that being said, here is the BRE vs BOU Dream 11 Prediction for the game ahead.
Date: May 22, Saturday Kick-Off: 5:00 PM (IST) Venue: Brentford Community Stadium Watch BRE vs BOU Live English Championship: No Coverage in India
Recent Form Brentford: WWWWL
Bournemouth: WLLLW
Head to Head From the last six meetings between the two sides, both Brentford and Bournemouthhave won three games each.
Brentford News Injury Report and Unavailability: Shandon Baptiste and Josh Dasilva are ruled out due to injury.
Expected Change and Strategy: David Raya Martin should be startin in at goal, while, Pinnock, Norgaard and Jansson could line up as the back three in defence. Henry and Rasmussen are expected to feature as the wing backs. Jensen and Janelt are likely to fill in at midfield. Mbeumo, Forss and Toney are in contention to lead the attack up top.
Brentford Starting XI (likely) Martin Pinnock Norgaard Jansson Henry Jensen Janelt Rasmussen Mbeumo Forss Toney
Bournemouth News Injury Report and Unavailability: Lewis Cook misses out as a result of an injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Begovic should be starting in at goal, while, Smith, Mepham, Cameron Carter Vickers and Lloyd Kelly could line up as the back four in defence. Pearson and Lerma should be partnering along in central midfield. David Brooks and Groenveld are likely to start on the flanks, while, Billing and Solanke start up top.
Bournemouth Starting XI (likely) Begovic Smith Mepham Carter Vickers Kelly Pearson Lerma Brooks Billing Groeneveld Solanke
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options Ivan Toney will be the danger man from Brentford’s end. Toney has registered 31 goals and 10 assists from 46 appearances in the Championship this season. He can be included to the BRE vs BOU Dream11 Team as well.
Arnaut Danjuma Groen has impressed in the final third for Bournemouth. Groen has scored 16 goals, seven assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 78% from 34 appearances in the Championship this season. He can also be added to the BRE vs BOU Dream11 Fantasy Football side.
Differential Picks Bryan Mbeumo has impressed in the midfield region for Brentford. Mbeumo has scored eight goals, 10 assists and also has a pass accuracy of 75.3% in 45 appearances this season.
Dominic Solanke can pack a punch in the attacking front for Bournemouth. The 23-year-old has scored 15 goals, eight assists and has a pass accuracy of 72% from 41 appearances in the league this season.
Josh Dasilva has bagged five goals, four assists and also has a pass accuracy of 88% from 30 appearances in the Championship this season.
Goalkeeper- D Raya Defenders- E Pinnock, C Mepham, C Norgaard, C Carter Vickers Midfielders- P Billing, M Jensen, V Janelt Forward- D Solanke, I Toney, A Danjuma
Likely Winner:
Bournemouth do have the edge here with a goal’s advantage, however, Brentford playing at home can shift the tie later tonight. The BRE vs BOUR Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Brentford to bounce back with the win considering the quality that they have in their squad.