Brighton vs Brentford Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last four matches against the Bees. 

We have an exciting post-Boxing Day Premier League contest coming up. Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton side are set to contest Brentford at the Falmer Stadium on Friday. Both teams have failed to register a win in their last three matches as they search for a win here. 

After a bright start to the season, Brighton have struggled in recent matches failing to win any of their last five games. This recent run of poor form have seen them drop to tenth in the Premier League standings. In these five matches, they have drawn three and lost two. Fabian Hurzeler’s side are yet to keep a clean sheet in ten matches with defensive calamities at the back being their major problem. 

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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 23, 2024

Brentford on the other hand seem to be struggling to win away from home this season. They are yet to register a single away win in the Premier League which has been their biggest problem so far. Although the Bees have found the back of the net 32 times, they have also conceded the same amount of goals. Thomas Frank’s side currently find themselves 12th in the table having accumulated 23 points from the starting 17 matches.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 27 December 2024 at 7:30 PM UK

Saturday, 28 December 2024 at 1:00 AM IST

Location: Falmer Stadium

Form:

Brighton (in all competitions): D-L-D-L-D

Brentford (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Joao Pedro (Brighton)

Joao Pedro has been one of the eye-catching players in the team who can win matches alone with his individual quality. This season, he has scored four goals in the Premier League while also laying on three assists. However, he has failed to score in his last five matches.

He will have time to improve going forward. His ability to link up play, create chances, and ability to score goals out of nowhere makes him a threat in this match. 

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) November 23, 2024

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

Bryan Mbeumo has been nothing short of sensational this season for Brentford after guiding the team to some wonderful victories. His goal tally of ten goals this season is the most in the team having also registered two assists. In the last four matches, Mbeumo has registered two goals and two assists. However, he will be aiming to get back on the score sheet after failing to score in the last match. 

Match Facts

• Brighton were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham in the last league game
• They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten matches
• Brentford suffered a 2-0 loss against Nottingham Forest in the last league game

Brighton vs Brentford: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game– 1/2 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Brighton to win this game– 7/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Bryan Mbeumo to score the first goal– 8/1 with bet365

Injury & Team News

Brighton have a host of players on the injury table. The list includes Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, and James Milner.

For Brentford, they are also dealing with the same injury issues. The injury list includes Aaron Hickey, Ethan Pinnock, Gustavo Gomes, Thiago Rodrigues, Joshua Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, and Sepp van den Berg. This is a long list of players who could have made a difference for them in these games. 

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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 24, 2024

Head to Head

Total Matches – 63

Brighton – 35

Brentford – 29

Draws – 16

Predicted lineup

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupian; Baleba, Ayari; Gruda, Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter

Brentford predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Flekken (GK); Ajer, Collins, Mee, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Nørgaard, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade

Match Prediction for ⁠Brighton vs Brentford

This is going to be an interesting battle between two attacking sides who have impressed with their offensive play this season. However, with the home advantage they have and Brentford struggling in away matches, we expect Brighton to win this match. 

Prediction: ⁠Brighton 2-1 Brentford

Telecast for ⁠Brighton vs Brentford

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