Brentford vs Brighton Prediction & Tips
Brentford and Brighton play at the Brentford Community Stadium in a Premier League Round 11 clash. The recent head-to-head record is in favor of the visiting team, who have 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 games. The last head-to-head between these two teams, on 26-07-2022, ended with Brentford winning by (0-1). In this match the home factor could play an important role, as Brighton shows significant differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
After 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats, the home team is on the 12th position, having gained 10 points. In their last match, they lost with Newcastle United away by (5-1), after in the previous match they drew away in a match against AFC Bournemouth by (0-0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it registers 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats as a visitor, with 22 goals scored and 26 conceded, against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats at home, with 23 goals scored and 17 conceded. For the championship, Brentford has won 7 points out of a possible 12, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 4 games they played at their stadium. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 7 of the last 9 games, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has been scoring with regularity, as it has managed to score in 7 of the last 9 games in this competition. This is a team that rarely scores first: it has only opened the score in 2 of its last 9 matches in the Premier League, and of those 2 it has reached the half-time interval in advantage in all, and won at the end of the 90′ in all. In 9 games in this competition, it has conceded the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score around. There are 2 outstanding periods in their last 6 home games in all competitions: they have scored 4 of their 11 goals between the minutes (16′-30′); they have conceded 3 of their 6 goals between the minutes (16′-30′).
Brentford enter this round after a 5-1 setback on their trip to Newcastle, thus adding a third straight match without a win in the Premier League: the team’s only goal was scored by Ivan Toney. Thomas Frank’s team usually plays in a 3-5-2 tactical design, where the two most advanced men are Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo. It should be noted that Brentford shows quality in keeping possession of the ball and in finishing. The home coach can count on all his players.
The visiting team is currently in 6th place, with 14 points earned, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they drew away to Liverpool by (3-3). In the last match, it lost at home to Tottenham Hotspur by (0-1). This is a team that has been curiously stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games they record 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses as visitors; against 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses at their home stadium. In the last 4 away league games Brighton registers 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, taking 7 points out of a possible 12. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 6 of their last 8 games for this competition. In their away games there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 24 of their last 26 games have ended with More than 1.5 goals. In their last 7 away games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 4 of their 7 goals between the minutes (46′-60′).
Brighton enters this match demotivated after a setback, by 0-1, in the reception of Tottenham, registering this way the second game in a row without winning in this Premier League. Contrary to the “enemy” of this round, the visiting team should play in a 3-4-3 tactical system, in order to keep its defensive line well balanced and attack through counterattacks. It should be noted that in this scheme, the three players who will occupy the most offensive zone are Leandro Trossard, Pascal Bross and Danny Welbeck. Coach Roberto De Zerbi will not count on Jakub Moder due to physical problems.
Brentford – Brighton FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
