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Brentford FC
4 - 2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brentford Community Stadium
Premier League Matchday 33
19-04-2025 14:00
Brentford Form
Brighton Hove Form
Brentford Lineup
Bench
Brighton Hove Lineup
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Date: 19/04/25
Kick-off time: 15:00
Venue: GTECH Community Stadium
Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion are both looking for a boost in their form as they meet at the GTECH Community Stadium this weekend. Both teams have had their struggles recently, making this encounter a potentially tight and hard-fought contest. Brentford, while strong at times this season, have found it difficult to secure victories, particularly on their home turf. Brighton, on the other hand, have had their own challenges, particularly with injuries, but still possess a squad capable of causing problems. Our prediction is for a 1-1 draw, continuing the recent trend of close encounters between these two sides.
Both teams are currently battling through injury crises, and this will certainly have an impact on the way the game unfolds.
Brentford are dealing with a handful of key absences heading into this match. Josh Dasilva, Igor Thiago, Aaron Hickey, and Fabio Carvalho are all set to miss out due to injury. This reduces the options available to manager Thomas Frank, especially in midfield and defence, which could see Brentford struggle to maintain their usual shape. However, despite these injuries, Brentford have a potent attacking duo in Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, who can provide the creativity and goals to challenge Brighton’s defence.
Brighton’s injury list is significantly longer, with as many as eight players unavailable for this clash. James Milner, Adam Webster, Georginio Rutter, Joel Veltman, Jason Steele, Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, and Tariq Lamptey are all sidelined. This leaves Brighton with a depleted squad, particularly in key defensive and midfield positions. However, despite their struggles, the Seagulls still have enough quality in their ranks, including key players like Solly March and Leandro Trossard, who could make a difference on the day.
Both teams come into this fixture with mixed form, but there are key betting opportunities that should not be overlooked.
Brentford have been solid in front of goal this season, with Mbeumo and Wissa combining for 31 goals, and they will likely be the focal point of Brentford’s attack. However, Brentford’s home form has been concerning, and they’ve struggled against stronger opponents. Brighton have been inconsistent away from home but will look to make a statement against a Brentford team that has faltered at the GTECH Community Stadium.
Anytime Goalscorer: Bryan Mbeumo is a standout option for Brentford, given his form this season. He has been their main goal threat and could find the net in this tight affair.
In our Brentford vs Brighton prediction, we foresee a closely contested match. While both teams have been struggling recently, their attacking threats ensure that we are unlikely to see a goalless draw. Brentford have had trouble keeping clean sheets, and Brighton’s defence has also been shaky due to injuries.
Brighton’s recent form away from home has been inconsistent, but they have the capability to get something from this match, especially considering their record against Brentford in recent meetings. Brentford, on the other hand, will be hoping to bounce back from their recent home woes, but their inability to win on home soil for several months presents a challenge.
We are predicting a draw. Both teams should be able to find the back of the net, but neither is in strong enough form to secure all three points.
Match Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.
The most likely Brentford v Brighton correct score prediction for this encounter seems to be a 1-1 draw. Both Brentford and Brighton have shown vulnerability in defence recently, and with both teams struggling to secure victories, a share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome.
While Brentford’s attacking duo of Mbeumo and Wissa will pose a threat, Brighton’s counter-attacking style could also cause issues for Brentford’s defence. Given the recent trends and the form of both teams, a 1-1 draw is a realistic scoreline to back for punters looking for correct score betting opportunities.
Correct Score Prediction: 1-1. Bet with bet365.
When it comes to the Brentford v Brighton over/under goals market, we expect this match to see under 2.5 goals. Both teams have been conceding more frequently of late, but they are also both prone to drawing matches. Brentford’s struggles in front of goal at home, combined with Brighton’s injury issues, point towards a lower-scoring encounter.
Additionally, the recent meetings between these two sides have resulted in tight scorelines, which supports the under 2.5 goals prediction. Although both teams can score, the defensive weaknesses on both sides are likely to balance each other out.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For a Brentford v Brighton bet builder, we recommend a combination of bets that include the possibility of both teams scoring, alongside an anytime goalscorer bet on Bryan Mbeumo. Mbeumo has been in excellent form this season, and given Brentford’s attacking play, he is likely to be involved in any goal-scoring opportunities.
We also suggest adding a bet for the match to end in a draw, as we expect the game to be closely contested with both teams unable to find enough consistency to win outright. A bet builder combining a Draw, Mbeumo to score anytime, and both teams to score is a strong option for this match.
Bet Builder Tip: Draw, both teams to score, and Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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