Southampton vs Brentford: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Despite Brentford's away record this season, this is the type of fixture that Thomas Frank would likely earmark as a potential victory, and that will likely be the case over the weekend.

Southampton are chasing their first win under Ivan Juric. with the Saints now winless in their previous ten following their recent 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace. The Saints have now lost five of their last six league games and have now lost their previous four consecutive games at home - conceding five on two occasions. Southampton have now conceded first in eight of their last ten league games.

The Bees are winless in their previous five but boast an impressive head-to-head record against the hosts, having won the last four league meetings, with Southampton failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven against Brentford. Expect goals in this one, as both teams have scored in six of the last eight involving Brentford.

Brentford is likely to narrowly win this match, as Southampton has yet to demonstrate any improvement under their new management. We predict a final score of 2-1 in favor of Brentford.

Southampton 1-2 Brentford.

Ivan Juric is still searching for his first win as Southampton manager, as his side hosts a Brentford side that is performing well this season but has yet to win away from home.

Date: 04/1/2025
Location: St.Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.
Kick-Off: 3 pm

Southampton this season, has fallen victim to teams in previous years and have clearly not adapted to the level of competitiveness required for the Premier League this season. The Saints are projected to record one of the lowest Premier League tallies in history, a record held by Derby County from 2007/08 when the Rams amassed a measly 11 points. According to some data experts, Southampton’s point average of 0.32 points per game would eclipse the long-standing record held by Derby County, with the hosts currently on six points after 19 games played this season.

The hosts are ten points adrift of safety and are at the bottom of the league upon the arrival of Ivan Juric. Since his arrival, the Croatian has failed to provide the immediate spark needed as the Saints look to continue to struggle. The January transfer window will give a huge opportunity for the club to seek reinforcements to help them potentially make a battle with teams above them, but firstly, they need results. A win against Brentford, will keep the Saints bottom of the league but will reduce the gap to five points, should Leicester City lose to Aston Villa.

For Brentford this season, another mid-table finish appears likely for the London team, as Thomas Frank has developed a solid and impressive Premier League squad at the GTECH Community Stadium. The Bees have showcased remarkable attacking talent, especially with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa stepping up to fill the gap left by Ivan Toney's departure last summer.

Currently ranked 12th in the Premier League, the Bees sit two positions ahead of Manchester United. Brentford has secured seven victories in 19 matches this season, all of which were at home, while suffering nine losses on the road. A victory for Thomas Frank’s team would elevate them to 11th place in the league, offering a buffer against the unexpected risk of relegation.

The last league meeting between the two teams, resulted in a 3-1 win for Brentford, thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo (x2) and Yoane Wissa.

The game will not be available to watch in the UK.

Southampton has a strong five-man injury list, with Gavin Bazunu and Jack Stephens expected to be unavailable for Ivan Juric.

Brentford have had a terrible time with injuries, with the hosts missing the likes of Ethan Pinnock, Mark Flekken and Rico Henry from the starting eleven.

Recent encounters between these teams indicate that Brentford is undoubtedly the favourite for this match. They have an excellent head-to-head record against Southampton, having triumphed in the last four league contests, while Southampton has not managed to secure a clean sheet in their last seven clashes with Brentford. Additionally, Brentford has taken the lead in six of the previous seven meetings and won the first half in six of those last seven matchups.

As they prepare for this match, Southampton is facing considerable challenges, having not won in their last ten games, which includes a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Their sole victory this season was a home game against Everton, where they were largely dominated by the opposing team. After that win over Everton, Southampton has endured five losses in their last six league matches, four of which were home defeats, during which they conceded five goals on two occasions.

The host's previous home game ended in defeat against West Ham United (0-1), and that defeat was the second consecutive home game in which the Saints had failed to score, the first being the 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which saw Russell Martin lose his job with immediate effect.

Brentford came into this game seeking a win themselves, with the Bees on a run of five games without a win in the Premier League. During this run, Brentford were finally beaten at home thanks to a 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Brentford have shown at home, they are tremendous with seven wins from nine, however away from home, they are yet to win with two draws and seven defeats from nine.

In Brentford’s most recent match, they suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal, despite initially taking the lead thanks to a first-half goal from Bryan Mbeumo. However, their prior away game offered a glimmer of hope during a challenging streak on the road, as Thomas Frank’s team managed to secure a point against Brighton & Hove Albion, although Yoane Wissa had a goal disallowed due to offside.

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