Brighton vs Brentford: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 4, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:12 AM

The Seagulls will be hoping to turn their fortunes around in the next league fixture.

Brighton & Hove Albion take on Brentford in an exciting upcoming Premier League fixture on 7 December 2023. The midweek contest at the American Express Community’s Stadium between teams with European ambitions is set to be full of high-octane action. With only one win in the last five matches, pressure is mounting on Roberto De Zerbi’s men to get back to winning ways.

Brentford on the other hand have won three of their last five matches in the Premier League. Their ambitions of finishing in the top half of the league table will certainly receive a boost if they can come with points from the Amex Stadium. However, beating the Seagulls in their den is easier said than done.

Here is what to expect from the midweek fixture in the Premier League in a busy end to the year:

Kick-off

Thursday, 7 December 2023 1:00 AM IST (19:30 UTC 6 December) at American Express Community’s Stadium.

Form

Brighton & Hove Albion (all competitions) – L-W-W-D-W

Brentford (all competitions) – W-L-L-W-W

Player to Watch

Evan Ferguson (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Evan Ferguson is one of the most precise finishers in the Premier League. The striker is the club’s top scorer in the league with six goals. His hold-up play and finishing from outside the box make him a dangerous player. Brentford defenders will do well to stay close to Ferguson and not allow him any space to operate.

Bryan Mbuemo (Brentford)

Bryan Mbuemo is Brentford’s leading goalscorer in the Premier League with six goals too. The winger plays an important role for the club in the final third and is one of their most reliable figures in attack. He provided an assist for Ben Mee’s goal against Luton Town in a 3-1 win during their last Premier League fixture as well.

Match Facts

Brighton have beaten Brentford once in their last four meetings.
Pascal Gross, Pervis Estupinan and Kaoru Mitoma have three assists each for Brighton in the PL.
Brentford have the most goals (22) in the lower half of the Premier League table.

Injury and Team News

Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Ansu Fati, Tariq Lamptey, and Solly March are out with injuries for Brighton. As for Brentford, Ivan Toney remains suspended, and Nathan Collins, Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey are out with injuries.

Head to Head

Total Matches Played – 78

Brighton wins – 34

Brentford wins – 29

Draws – 15

Probable Lineups

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)

Steele (GK), Veltman, Paul van Hecke, Julio, Hinshelwood, Gilmour, Milner, Buananotte, Lallana, Adingra, Ferguson

Brentford (4-3-3)

Flekken (GK), Ghoddos, Pinnock, Mee, Janelt, Onyeka, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Wissa, Mbuemo, Maupay

Match Prediction for Brighton vs Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion were unlucky to be on the losing side against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. They played brilliant football despite having several starters out with injuries. Playing at home will give the Seagulls a boost. Brentford will be hoping to come away with at least a point and build on the win in their previous game.

Prediction – Brighton 2 – 1 Brentford

Telecast

India – Disney Hotstar, Star Sports Network

US – Peacock, Paramount+

UK – Amazon Prime Video

Nigeria – DStv Compact

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