Brentford will welcome struggling Southampton in Brentford, West London, on matchday 22 of 34 in the Premier League. The venue: Gtech Community Stadium, kick-off: 16:00, date: 04/02/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Brentford to win — 1.92
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Draw in either half: YES — 1.49
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.89
The Bees are the favourites to win this game, thanks to their current form. Brentford have won two and drawn one in their last four games, unlike Southampton who recorded three defeats in their last four matches.
There’s a huge chance this game could draw in either half because Southampton played draw in at least one half in their last four matches across all competitions.
This game could end with under 2.5 goals because four of Brrentford’s last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals and two of Southampton’s last four games ended with under 2.5 goals.
The Bees have impressed their fans in the past weeks following huge wins over Liverpool, West Ham United and Bournemouth. Although they crashed out of FA Cup following a tight home defeat to West Ham, Brentford bounced back to winning ways quickly with a comfortable 2-0 win. Thomas Frank’s side has done well in the Premier League this season and have gone unbeaten in their last five games. They currently occupy the 8th position with 30 points after 20 matches.
The Saints have struggled with their consistency this season but they have managed some interesting wins in the past weeks. They crashed out Manchester United in the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win and advanced into the FA Cup fifth round after beating Blackpool 2-1 at home. However, Southampton have lost three of their last four matches across all competition, to notify they are in dreadful form. The Saints are at the bottom of the table with 15 points after 20 matches and have one win from their last five league games.
Brentford are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches while Southampton lost four and won one of their last five league games, hence Brentford could win this tie as well.
Because I feel this game wouldn’t produce loads of goals, hence I’ve backed the home side to win this tie 2-0.
I don’t think Brentford would lose at home to Southampton this weekend.
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Henry, Mee, Pinnock, Ajer, Roerslev
Midfielders: Jensen, Norgaard, DaSilva
Forwards: Mbeumo, Toney
Goalkeeper: Bazunu
Defenders: Walker-Peters, Salisu, Bednarek, Lyanco, Bree
Midfielders: Alcaraz, Diallo, Ward-Prowse
Forwards: Adams, Armstrong
This match will be played at Gtech Community Stadium (Brentford, Middlesex)
The starting whistle will sound on February 4th, 2023. 15:00 UTC.