- Date and Time: December 27, 19:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England
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Brighton
Brighton have gone five games in a row without a win. The most alerting fact for the Seagulls is that they mostly faced low-tier opponents. Fabian Hürzeler’s side, after a promising start to the campaign, now appears to be running on fumes.
The reasons for this decline are multifaceted. Hürzeler has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with recent results, acknowledging the need to learn from their defensive lapses under pressure. He’s also highlighted the importance of instilling a winning mentality within the squad to break out of their slump.
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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 23, 2024
Joël Veltman has recovered and returned to the right side of defence, which sees Tariq Lamptey in the role of a substitute again. However, the injury to Mats Wieffer in the last round raises concerns.
His potential absence will likely see Carlos Baleba paired with Yasin Ayari in midfield. The duo will need to step up if Brighton are to regain their early-season sharpness.
Brentford
In the previous round, Brentford lost their first home match this season, failing to find the keys to Nottingham’s defence. Recently, the Bees have become much worse at defending. However, it’s understandable, given the injuries to key defensive players.
In their last five matches, Brentford conceded a staggering 14 goals, a worrying statistic for a mid-table team. The Bees lost four of these encounters, tumbling down the league standings and bowing out of the EFL Cup.
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 24, 2024
Brentford have huge problems in the squad. Keane Lewis-Potter has struggled to impose himself on the left flank, leaving the Bees without a consistent attacking outlet.
Sepp van den Berg and Mathias Jensen may return soon, but they are not ready for the trip to Brighton yet. Additionally, Igor Thiago, sidelined by injury for weeks, is unlikely to feature, further limiting Brentford’s options.
Bet hereBrighton vs Brentford Prediction
- Pick: Brighton to Win
- Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brighton 3-1 Brentford
Brighton are closer to ending an unsuccessful streak compared to their opponents. Brentford have shown a concerning lack of cohesion, especially on the road, and their recent display against Nottingham was one of their poorest performances this season.
The hosts have not won in five matches consecutively. Considering that Brentford looked horrible in away games (1 point in eight fixtures), this is the best time to grab a much-needed victory.
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 24, 2024
We expect the Seagulls to dominate in this clash. They will be the ones attacking sharply and eventually convert their chances. Our first pick for this game would be Brighton to win.
Brighton vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 Goals
- Odds: 2.27 (22Bet)
The Boxing Day period matches in the Premier League are always fun to watch and usually end with plenty of goals scored. This matchup between Brighton and Brentford promises more of the same.
If we take a look at the stats, both sides are great at scoring but they also concede regularly. They prefer to play sharply in the offence and rely more on the attack rather than the defence.
Brighton have been unable to keep a clean sheet for 10 matches in a row and are unlikely to leave this one clean either. Brentford, on the other hand, are the worst team in away matches. Therefore, we expect a fairy display from the clubs, and our second pick would be over 3.5 goals.
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