Brighton vs Brentford Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Premier League 2026-27
The Seagulls eye climbing higher in the points table with a win over the Bees in East Sussex.
Under the breezy coastal skies of Brighton, the American Express Stadium in East Sussex, United Kingdom, gears up to host Matchweek 10 of the Premier League. Home team Brighton and Brentford lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
The Seagulls have been one of the best teams in the season so far with 19 points in nine games. They are placed third in the points table. A win in the next game can take them to second, leapfrogging Manchester City.
They are unbeaten in their last three games. They have been a pretty difficult team to beat at home. Fabian Hurzeler’s side have won all of their last three home games and scored 12 goals.
They have been the most dominant offensive force in the tournament, scoring 24 goals – the most by any team in this competition so far.
Brentford are placed sixth in the table with 14 points. However, their recent form has been concerning as they won just a solitary fixture in their last five games. After defeats to Liverpool and Sunderland and draws against Hull City and Villa, the Bees finally won a game against Nottingham.
They have scored in all of their nine games so far this season. They have broken the deadlock first eight times this season, the most by any team so far. However, they have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their away games.
Kick-off:
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- Location: East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Stadium: American Express Stadium
- Kick-off time: 7:30 pm IST
- Date: Sunday, November 8
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: In use
Form:
Brighton (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-D
Brentford (in all competitions): W-L-D-L-D
Players to Watch
Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion)
The Belgian’s assist to Yasin Ayari was the sole differentiating factor in Brighton’s narrow 1-0 win over Manchester City as the Seagulls got their revenge after the Carabao Cup exit. De Cuyper has five goal contributions this season across nine games.
Cuyper will be up against Michael Kayode on the wings, who has been brilliant so far. De Cuyper’s early deliveries from deep left areas will be crucial to unlock Brentford’s organised and compact low block.
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
The German winger has already found the back of the net thrice this season in nine games. However, his last goal came almost two months ago when he scored a brace against AFC Bournemouth.
The former SC Freiburg winger, with his explosive speed, can punish Brighton’s high defensive lines as Brighton routinely push their defensive line toward the halfway line to press high. He will be up against Portuguese fullback Costinha on the wings. It will be a crucial player battle.
Match Facts
- Brentford won only once in the last seven meetings between these sides.
- Danny Welbeck has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- The last meetings between these sides saw Brighton winning 2-0
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw – 14/5 with bet365
- Igor Thiago to score – 6/4 with bet365
- Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Brentford- 7/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Kaoru Mitoma is injured alongside Stefanos Tzimas, Zadok Yohanna and Evan Ferguson
Brentford will miss the presence of Rico Henry, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 35
Brighton & Hove Albion won: 14
Brentford won: 12
Matches drawn: 09
Predicted Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bart Verbruggen (GK); Costinha, Luka Vušković, Lewis Dunk, Olivier Boscagli; Pascal Groß, Chema Andrés; Diego Gómez, Yasin Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper; Charalampos Kostoulas.
Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Caoimhín Kelleher (GK); Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter; Ibrahim Sangaré, Vitaly Janelt; Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago
Match Prediction
Given the recent form of both teams, we expect this game to be a closely contested fixture. As usual, we expect Igor Thiago to break the deadlock and the home team to score the equaliser to clinch a point.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Brentford
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports, Universo
Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+
When and where is the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford match?
The match will be played at American Express Stadium, East Sussex, UK, on Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford match in India?
The match can be streamed on JioHotstar in India.
Where and how to watch the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford match in the UK?
The match can be streamed on Sky Sports in the UK.
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