Both teams come into the match having drawn their two previous games.
The Bees have never lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League
Recent history
The two teams played each other three times last season, twice in the league and once in the EFL Cup. The Bees won the first two meetings and they played to a scoreless draw in the final match-up, away at Bournemouth.
Team news
Captain Nathan Collins will miss the game due to the calf injury he picked up in the game against Sunderland. No other new players out for the Bees.
Opta Power Ranking
As of 11th September, Opta has ranked Bournemouth slightly ahead of the Bees.
| Team | Global rank | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | #16 | 91.6 |
| Brentford | #18 | 91.5 |
Milestone in sight
50 Prem appearances for Thiago?
If, as expected, Igor Thiago makes an appearance for the Bees, it will be his 50th in the Premier League. In his first 49 games, he has scored 22 goals, second best of all Bees players, only behind Ivan Toney. A hat trick would be great for Thiago and the Bees, and would also leave him at the top of the list. Let's see what happens.
Thiago goal comparison in 50 PL games (source: Correlation FC)
This story was published on 11 September 2026. It was written by Dennis Flood. The image at the top of this story was generated using AI.
