Brighton vs Brentford tips and predictions: Goal-happy Seagulls to continue Euro push against Bees

Brighton versus Brentford. I know what you’re thinking. Has there ever been a less interesting Premier League fixture. Perhaps not, but don’t judge a book by it’s cover.

Before you start yawning and clicking off to The Sun’s gossip page to see Nigel Farage washing his knackers in the jungle, how about having a cold shower and giving this game a chance.

Afterall, Brighton are still eighth in the standings, five points adrift of fifth-paced Tottenham. The Seagulls are also above West Ham, Chelsea and their upcoming opponents, Brentford.

Roberto De Zerbi’s men started the season like a house on fire, though the added burden/privilege of European football has clearly taken its toll.

The Seagulls may boast one of the best attacking forces in the Premier League having bagged 30 goals, though they also have the worst defensive record inside the top 13.

Brighton have lost one of their last eight games across all competitions and have only lost two of nine at home.

Brentford, who have won four of their last six, will certainly fancy their chances at the Amex. The problem, however, is their away form which currently consists of one win in five.

With that in mind, we’re backing the hosts to continue their solid form with a narrow win. Brighton to win by a single goal margin is the way to go in this one.

Team news

Both teams boast lengthy injury lists ahead of Premier League’s manic Christmas period.

Brighton, for instance, are without Danny Welbeck, Adam Webster, Solomon March, Tariq Lamptey, Ansu Fati, Pervis Estupinan and Julio Enciso. There’s also the suspended duo of Lewis Dunk and Mahmoud Dahoud.

Brentford, meanwhile, will be missing Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey and Kevin Schade. Christian Norgaard is suspended while the likes of Kristoffer Ajer, Mikkel Damsgaard, Joshua Dasilva and Mathias Jensen are all doubts.

Key stats

- Brighton have failed to beat Brentford last season

- Brentford have won just two of their last nine away league games against Brighton

- Brighton have won four of their last seven midweek Premier League games

- Brighton are unbeaten in their last five Premier League home games

Suggested bets

Brighton to win

One goal winning margin

Correct score – Brighton 2-1 Brentford

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