Everybody was waxing lyrical about Brentford after their 3-0 rout of Tottenham on the Premier League's opening weekend, but in hindsight, that praise may have been a touch premature.
Spurs have continued to struggle since, suggesting the result flattered the Bees, whose own return of 1-1 draws with Leeds and Sunderland isn't the form of a team ready to finish in the top four, as some predicted.
They will be hoping to get back to winning ways against Bournemouth, who are still searching for a first Premier League victory of the season.
However, the Cherries have been better than their results suggest and Saturday's clash at the Vitality Stadium could provide the springboard for a strong season.
Bournemouth v Brentford Tips Summary
Best Bet - Bournemouth to win @ 29/20
Alternative Bet - Marcus Tavernier to score or assist @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Over 1.5 Bournemouth goals, Marcus Tavernier 1+ shots on target, Adam Smith to be booked @ 17/2
Bournemouth v Brentford Prediction
Best Bet - Bournemouth to win @ 29/20
Although they threw away their lead late on, Bournemouth impressed in an opening 2-1 defeat against a Manchester City side who have won every game since.
That story has continued in the Cherries' recent league outings.
Bournemouth have been held to draws by Everton and Newcastle in their other two Premier League outings, but they were the better side in both fixtures, and it is only a matter of time before they click into gear under new manager Marco Rose.
A 4-0 EFL Cup hammering of a usually resilient side in Lincoln will have boosted confidence ahead of Saturday's visit from Brentford and Bournemouth are a nice price to secure their first victory of the campaign.
Alternative Bet - Marcus Tavernier to score or assist @ 7/4
Bournemouth have been sharing the goals around in the absence of Eli Junior Kroupi but one man has still risen to the top of their output charts, Marcus Tavernier.
The Cherries winger has scored two goals in three league outings and has become his side's new outlet, racking up a team-high nine shots in the Premier League.
Brentford right-back Michael Kayode loves to get forward, so there should be space for Tavernier to exploit, making him a solid selection to continue to build on last season's combined goals-and-assists tally of 11.
Bournemouth v Brentford Bet Builder Tip
Over 1.5 Bournemouth goals
Marcus Tavernier 1+ shots on target
Adam Smith to be booked
Pays 17/2
Brentford's chances of a positive result have been hampered by captain Nathan Collins' injury and his absence should allow a talented Bournemouth attack to net at least a couple of goals.
Tavernier's influence has already been explained and his ability to fire off shots is a real asset for the Cherries.
Their in-form winger registered five shots (one on target) in the last head-to-head and got a huge four efforts on target in last Saturday's St James' Park stalemate.
At the other end, Adam Smith looks set for a tough time.
The veteran full-back will be up against one of the league's fastest players, Kevin Schade, and it would be no surprise to see him handed a third booking of the season.
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Key Match Stats
Bournemouth have scored at least two goals in four of their last six home games
The Cherries' only defeat in 21 matches came in a narrow 2-1 defeat at Manchester City
Brentford have gone six Premier League away games without a win
Both teams to score has been a winning bet in 10 of Bournemouth's last 12 Premier League home games
Brentford's Vitaly Janelt has a league-high three yellow cards this season
No Premier League team had committed more fouls than the Bees' 49 after three rounds
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