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Premier League: Brentford vs Brighton
Kickoff Time: 2024-04-04 02:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Toby Melville
Last weekend, Brentford had a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at
their home stadium. Throughout the game, Brentford displayed a strong
performance, recording a total of 31 shots. However, despite their impressive
display, they were only able to secure a draw. Following the result, Brentford
have now gone seven consecutive league games without a win. It’s important to
note that during this win-less streak, Brentford faced tough opponents such as
Liverpool, Manchester City, West Ham United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Burnley, and
Manchester United. With the exception of Burnley, who are considered relatively
weaker, the other teams are all traditional powerhouses in the Premier League.
Given the strength of their opponents, it is understandable that Brentford have
struggled to secure victories. Brentford primarily employ a 3-5-2 formation,
utilizing three central defenders and two wing-backs to execute their offensive
and defensive strategies. Their main offensive approach revolves around rapid
wing advancements.
Last weekend, Brighton suffered a 1-2 defeat against Liverpool away
from home, bringing an end to their two-game winning streak in all
competitions. Throughout this season, Brighton’s overall performance has been
inconsistent. They have faced numerous injuries, and their involvement in European
competitions has added to the challenges they face. One notable setback is the
absence of their main forward, Kaoru Mitoma, who has been ruled out for the
remainder of the season. Brighton predominantly employ a 4-2-3-1 formation,
combining passing control with high-intensity pressing tactics. In their
offensive approach, Brighton aim to dismantle the opponent’s defense through
frequent passing, receiving, and effective movement. Defensively, they apply
high-pressure tactics to force opponents into making mistakes during their
passing and ball control. However, Brighton have struggled in their recent away
matches. In the last seven away games, they have managed only one victory while
suffering six losses, indicating a significant dip in their overall performance
away from home.
While Brighton have a slightly stronger overall strength and status
compared to Brentford, they have struggled in their away games. On the other
hand, Brentford have shown resilience in their recent home matches. In their
last five home games, Brentford achieved one win, two draws, and two losses.
It’s important to consider the quality of their opponents during this period,
which included Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and
Manchester United. Although the victory over Nottingham Forest may not be
considered remarkable, the draws against Chelsea and Manchester United are
certainly noteworthy achievements. Given Brighton’s weakness in away games, it
is reasonable to believe that Brentford, playing at home, has a good chance of
earning points against them.
Brentford’s Last 5 Games: DLLDL
24-03-31 Brentford 1-1 Manchester United
24-03-16 Burnley 2-1 Brentford
24-03-10 Arsenal 2-1 Brentford
24-03-02 Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
24-02-27 West Ham United 4-2 Brentford
Brighton’s Last 5 Games: LWWLL
24-03-31 Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
24-03-15 Brighton 1-0 Roma
24-03-10 Brighton 1-0 Nottingham Forest
24-03-08 Roma 4-0 Brighton
24-03-02 Fulham 3-0 Brighton
Head To Head Record:
23-12-07 Brighton 2-1 Brentford
23-07-27 Brentford 0-2 Brighton
23-04-01 Brighton 3-3 Brentford
22-10-15 Brentford 2-0 Brighton
22-07-26 Brighton 0-1 Brentford
Prediction: Brentford to win or
Draw