Soccer tips: Brighton vs Brentford – Bees eye revenge after historic first Premier League defeat
- Seb Sternik
- 26 December 2021
After kicking off the season in style, both Brighton and Brentford have struggled to keep up with their early season form. The two teams will close out Boxing Day with a clash at the Amex.
What has happened to Brighton? Just a few months ago, the Seagulls almost went top of the Premier League table following a start to the season which included four wins from their opening five games.
When, where and how to watch
When: Sunday, December 26, 20.00 GMT
Where: Amex Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports
Best bets for Brighton vs Brentford
Thomas Frank's side were about to make that four when they appeared to be heading for a draw against Brighton back in September. The Seagulls though had other ideas as Leandro Trossard bagged a 90th-minute winner to hand the Bees their first-ever defeat in the competition.
Considering the form both these teams are in, we're expecting another similarly low scoring contest.
Brighton have really struggled in the goals department, having only found the back of the net three times in their last six games.
Brentford have been more effective in front of goal but that hasn't always translated into points.
With both teams missing players as a result of COVID-19 infections and injuries, the managers will be forced to tinker with their teams. As a result, we might not get the same type of intensity that we have come to expect from these two sides.
Last 10 head-to-heads
Back a low-scoring clash
If you came to see a goal-fest, then you came to the wrong place. This is a fixture which tends to be closely contested, and a similar type of battle is expected on this occasion.
The last 10 games between these clubs have produced 22 goals - an average of 2.2 efforts per match. However, it must be noted that this is an average that is boosted by a freak 3-3 draw from a Championship clash in 2017.
If you take that game out of the calculations, the average falls to 1.7. In truth, whichever average you decide to use, they both fall under the 2.5 marker.
Interestingly, all of Brighton's last five outings have come under the 2.5 figure. With regards to Brentford, three of their last five games have done the same.
Goalscorer bets for Brighton vs Brentford
