The Premier League’s festive action resumes on Friday night with an exciting clash between Brighton and Brentford. Separated by just two points in the midtable, both teams have different aspirations. Brighton will be aiming for a European spot, while Brentford will likely focus on securing a solid mid-table position and ensuring their continued survival in the Premier League.
Brighton News
Brighton’s recent Premier League results have seen them drop down the table, leaving them outside the top six. While a win against Brentford won’t propel them back into that coveted position, it will bring them within striking distance. Additionally, it would be a much-needed Christmas gift for both the fans and manager Fabian Hürzeler. Securing three points would also help the Seagulls snap a five-match winless streak, which has played a major role in their dip in form. Of those five games, two ended in defeats, while three were draws. However, one consistent trend remains: Brighton has both scored and conceded in each of their last 10 competitive fixtures, with eight of those matches featuring over 2.5 goals.
Brentford Team News
Brentford will travel to the Amex Stadium in search of a turnaround, though they are struggling for form themselves. The team has lost four of their last five matches and is yet to secure an away win this season, managing just one point from their Premier League travels. Despite these challenges, Brentford’s away games tend to be high-scoring and eventful, with five of their last six away matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Manager Thomas Frank faces a difficult task, as his side’s poor away record only adds to the pressure of a congested Christmas schedule, compounded by a lengthy list of injured players.
Head-to-Head-Games
Games between Brighton and Brentford tend to be quite close as the former has 2 wins from the last 5 meetings and the latter 1. Two of the most recent 3 fixtures between these sides produced over 2.5 goals with both teams scoring. Coincidentally, those 2 matches were the last ones with Brighton as hosts.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | LDLDD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brentford FC | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 24 | LWLLD |
Brighton – Brentford Betting Prediction
Given both teams’ tendencies to be involved in high-scoring encounters, my prediction here is for over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Brighton has scored and conceded in each of their last 10 matches, with 8 of those games seeing over 2.5 goals. Meanwhile, Brentford’s away form has also been marked by goal-filled matches, as five of their last six Premier League away trips have produced at least three goals and saw both teams score. Furthermore, recent head-to-head meetings at the Amex Stadium suggest that such an outcome is highly likely.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: BC.Game
Odds: 1.74
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