LiontipsBrighton vs Brentford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 26, 2021).
Command Analysis
Brighton are on a 12-match winless streak in all competitions. In the League Cup, they beat Swansea and Cardiff in the first rounds and reached the last 16, where they lost Leicester - the Foxes prevailed in a penalty shootout.
Graham Potter's men sit in 13th place in the Premier League table with 20 points from 16 matches. The Seagulls won only four games, and eight of their matches ended in draws.
Brighton have been unimpressive in their attack; they averaged under 1 goal per game. In the last five rounds, the Seagulls earned only three points as they drew with Leeds, West Ham, and Southampton.
Maupay, Locadia, Gross, and Steele are in isolation after testing positive for COVID. Webster, Dunk, Sarmiento, and Welbeck have been sidelined through injuries.
Brentfordhad a very powerful start to the season. They did exceptionally well in the League Cup making it all the way to the quarterfinals. The Bees defeated Forest Green (3-1), Oldham (7-0), Stoke City (2-1), but lost to Chelsea on Wednesday (0-2).
Thomas Frank's charges also scored 20 points and are in 12th place in the Premier League standings. After they drew with Leeds United (2-2) away, Brentford prevailed over Watford (2-1).
On Sunday, the Bees will be without Ajer, Dasilva, Janvier, Jorgensen, and Raya.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
A draw was recorded in 2 out of 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 2.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of Brentford's last 5 games.
Tip and bets
Brighton won the last head-to-head game, but at the moment the team is in crisis, while Brentford have been looking decent in their latest outings. Sure, the Bees have problems with the lineup, but the expect them to put up a good performance. In 2 of the last 4 matches between these teams, both sides scored, and we think the same will happen on Sunday.
Our prediction - both to score
Both teams will strive to strengthen their standings, but we believe that the visitors are in better form and mood. We are predicting a narrow win for Brentford.
Second bet - Asian handicap (0) to Brentford
