Brentford vs Brighton – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

European-chasing Brentford welcome a struggling Brighton side to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to maintain their impressive recent form.

The Bees currently sit in seventh place with 40 points, a total that has historically guaranteed safety and now has them dreaming of a maiden European qualification. Keith Andrews’ side has hit a rich vein of form, picking up seven points from their last three matches against Aston Villa, Newcastle, and league leaders Arsenal.

In contrast, the Seagulls arrive in West London in the midst of a “miserable” run. Fabian Hürzeler’s men have won just one of their last 12 league games—the fewest in the division since December—and have slipped to 14th place. After consecutive 1–0 defeats, Brighton are desperate to avoid going three top-flight matches without a goal for the first time in over two years.

Brentford vs Brighton – Match preview and team news

Team News

Brentford

Head coach Keith Andrews confirmed that Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson, Caoimhín Kelleher, and Igor Thiago are all available after being rested during the midweek FA Cup win over Macclesfield. The Bees are also boosted by the return of Kevin Schade, who has served a three-match suspension. However, Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo all remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries.

Brighton

Fabian Hürzeler may finally call upon Solly March, who could return to the matchday squad for the first time in 10 months following a successful week of training. Yasin Ayari (shoulder), Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas (both knee) remain out of contention. Midfielder James Milner is expected to feature as he bids to set a new all-time Premier League appearance record.

Form

Brentford

The Bees have turned their home ground into a fortress for visiting mid-table sides. Notably, Brentford won this exact fixture 4–2 last season and are looking for consecutive home league wins over Brighton for the first time since 2007. They have earned 20 points in their last 10 games (W6 D2 L2), matching their total from the first 16 matches of the season. Their tactical prowess at set-pieces continues to shine, with 10 goals scored from throw-in situations over the last two campaigns.

Brighton

The Seagulls are currently enduring their worst run of form under Hürzeler. Notably, since December, no team has won fewer Premier League matches than Brighton (W1 D6 L6). Their offensive efficiency has dipped significantly; they are averaging just 13 shots and 4 shots on target per game, their lowest such averages since 2021–22. Despite this, the return of experienced leaders like Lewis Dunk and the potential milestone for James Milner provide a glimmer of hope.

Predicted Lineups

Brentford Predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago

Brighton Predicted XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Gross, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

How to Watch Brentford vs Brighton?

Due to the traditional 3 p.m. blackout, the match will not be broadcast live on television in the United Kingdom. Fans can follow live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.

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