That is why the head coach hopes his [Albion](https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/) side might have something the Cherries struggle to handle.
There was a 3-0 defeat for the Seagulls on their previous visit to the Vitality Stadium.
But nothing was as straightforward as it looks from those facts.
And that is one reason why this South Coast battle looks so hard to call.
Albion were battered at times in their storm-ridden trip to Dorset last season, especially after Carlos Baleba was sent off.
The tight and compact nature of what used to be Dean Court, plus the tempo and the fact we are all so close to the pitch, give an old-fashioned, second division feel to these games.
But that is deceptive. The football itself is high quality and both coaches are modern thinkers.
Hurzeler said: “I think they showed the highest intensity in the league regarding high-speed distance, regarding sprint distance.
“They play very man-orientated, they're very good in 50-50 moments, they're very good at personal duels.
“They play very simple but a very effective style of play.
“They have great individual players like Semenyo, Evanilson.
“I think Brooks had a really good start into the season, so overall it will be a big challenge, but we go there to win this game.
“We proved it last season, we know that we have a style of play that might not fit for them, so let's see what we can do tomorrow.”
A win would give Bournemouth their best start to a Prem season while four points from a possible nine currently represents one of Albion’s worst.
But Iraola said: “I think they drew in the last minute against Fulham, they were winning that game.
“I think even against Everton they lost, but they had the better chances in that game and they played amazingly against City.
“It's always difficult to beat City. They did it at the end, but they were very good.”
Last season, Albion won at the Vitality with 45% of possession and six shots compared to 19 by their hosts.
Two terms ago, Bournemouth had 30% of the ball and won 3-0, going for goal 15 times compared to 13 by the Seagulls.
Iraola said: “I think it's a team that we know they beat us in both games (last season).
“I probably finished more happy with the second game we played there.
“I think we were as good and, from my side, even better than Brighton in that game.
“But it's true that they won the game.
“Probably the first game here at home, we were not at our level.”