All road leads to the Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford take on Brighton in an exciting Premier League clash Today. In what could see Roberto De Zerbi’s side lose five away matches consecutively across all competitions for the first time since 2006. Anticipate a tightly contested match with high end-to-end as Both teams look to Build on recent dips.
Brentford vs Brighton
Brentford’s last fixture saw them drew 1-1 against Man United in the Premier League clash. Kristoffer Ajer scored the equalizer, with the match seeing the team having five shots on target and 47% of possession. On the other hand, Brighton in their last match lost 2-1 against Liverpool with just three shots on target. The two teams currently sit 15th and 9th respectively in the premier league standings.
The previous five meetings of this side have seen Brentford win one and Brighton three with one game ending in a draw. Brighton won against Brentford by 2-1 in their last meeting at the American Express Community Stadium. However, Brighton have lost nine of their last 17 away league matches with Brentford. Also, Brentford have failed to win any of their last 7 matches this season, losing 14 of their last 20 matches. Brentford have conceded two or more goals in seven of their last 10 home matches. Whereas, Brighton has scored two or more goals in 12 of their past 29 matches this season.
Brentford Team News
Brentford will look to secure all maximum points against Brighton, although it’ll be a tough fixture for the Bees. They’ll be boosted by the return of Bryan Mbeumo who could feature for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury during the clubs last meeting at December. Also, Sergio Reguilon will be available after a ban. while Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock and Rico Henry still remain sidelined due to injuries.
Brighton Team News
Brighton will try to make up for their recent dip in performance and results when they go away against Brighton this Wednesday. Despite several injury worries, Roberto De-Zerbi will be boosted with the return of Pedro and Enciso to the squad after injury with at least one likely to start.
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Brentford possible lineup
Mark Flekken, Mathias Joergensen, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Mads Roerslev, Yarmolyuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Sergio Reguilon, Ivan Toney, Mbeumo.
Coach: Thomas Frank
Brighton possible lineup
Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Igor, Pascal Gross, Baleba, Facundo Buonanotte, Lallana, Simon Adingra, Evan Ferguson.
Coach: Roberto De Zerbi
Conclusion
Considering the current form of Brentford and Brighton, both teams will be looking to make amends to their unconvincing performances. The Brentford community stadium will be alive with home fans supporting their darling team as the 12th man to put pressure on a Brighton side seeking redemption.
Date: 03/04/2024
Time: 19:30 UK
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
Edmund Jaja is a sports enthusiast, Content Writer, Editor, and Storyteller from Nigeria. He’s a die-hard Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United fan since the Fergie era, with the zeal and passion to inspire through writing.
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