Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium (London)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 16:00
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League on August 31, 2024, Brentford will host Southampton at the Gtech Community Stadium. Thomas Frank's side is determined to secure a victory at home against a recently promoted Southampton team.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Brentford has lost only two of their last eight matches.
- Southampton has won just twice in their last seven games.
- The most common scoreline between these clubs is 2-0 in favor of Brentford (three times).
- Brentford has scored at least once in their last 7 matches.
- Brentford wins the first half in 22% of their games, while Southampton wins in 47% of theirs.
Team Analysis: Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford, after a solid start in the Premier League, faced challenges last season, finishing in 16th place. The "Bees" have managed to keep key players like Ivan Toney, despite rumors of a transfer, and added depth with signings such as Fabio Carvalho and van den Berg. They began the season with a victory over Crystal Palace and a narrow win in the League Cup against Colchester, though they fell short against Liverpool.
Southampton, after spending last season in the Championship, returned to the Premier League through the playoffs. Despite strengthening their squad with players like Lallana, Sugawara, and Brereton, they started the season with back-to-back 0-1 losses to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. However, they did show resilience in the League Cup, overcoming Cardiff in a 5-3 victory.
Possible Starting Lineups
Brentford (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Flekken
- Defenders: Ajer, Pinnock, Collins, Roerslev
- Midfielders: Jensen, Janelt, Nørgaard
- Forwards: Schade, Wissa, Mbeumo
Southampton (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: McCarthy
- Defenders: Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis
- Midfielders: Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Smallbone, Sugawara
- Forwards: Brereton, Armstrong
Head-to-Head Matches: Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford has won all three of their most recent encounters against Southampton, with a dominant record at home.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Brentford vs Southampton
Given Brentford's strong home performance and Southampton's struggles at the start of the season, a home victory seems the most likely outcome. Our prediction is a win for Brentford (odds – 1.76).
Prediction: Brentford to win.
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