By Abdulrahman Samer – Pressbee
The Carabao Cup 2025-26 enters its second round tonight with a high-stakes clash as AFC Bournemouth host Brentford at the Vitality Stadium. Both sides are eager to secure a spot in the next round of England’s League Cup, in what promises to be a competitive and entertaining encounter.
Match Date and Kickoff Times
The match takes place today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with kickoff at:
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7:45 PM – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
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8:45 PM – Libya, Sudan
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9:45 PM – Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Palestine
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10:45 PM – UAE, Oman
 How to Watch
Fans across the Middle East and North Africa can watch the match live on beIN Sports Xtra 1, the exclusive broadcaster of the Carabao Cup in the region.
 Commentary
beIN Sports confirmed that Mohamed Al-Saadi will provide live commentary for this fixture.
Venue
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Stadium: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
 Head-to-Head Record
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Last 5 Meetings:
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Brentford wins: 4
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Draws: 1
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Bournemouth wins: 0
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 Recent Form
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Bournemouth: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses in their last 5 matches
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Brentford: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in their last 5 matches
 Match Outlook
With Brentford holding the upper hand in recent head-to-heads, the visitors enter with confidence. However, Bournemouth will be counting on home support at the Vitality Stadium to overturn the odds and book their place in the next round. Fans can expect an intense 90 minutes filled with tactical battles and potential drama.
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