Brentford vs Southampton Predictions

Brentford vs Southampton Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews ahead of this Premier League meeting. Brentford and Southampton, both coming off EFL Cup wins, will aim to correct their Premier League form at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Read on for our predictions.

Premier League | Aug 31, 2024 at 3pm UK at Lner Community Stadium

Brentford vs Southampton Predictions

Can Brentford Keep Their Home Dominance Intact Against Struggling Southampton?

• Brentford have kept clean sheets in their last three Premier League wins against Southampton.
• Southampton have failed to score in their first two Premier League matches this season.
• Brentford have won their last seven home matches against newly-promoted sides, scoring at least twice in each.

Best Bet

The Gtech Community Stadium will host an intriguing Premier League encounter on Saturday, as Brentford and Southampton clash, both seeking to gain momentum after mixed starts to their respective campaigns. Brentford, fresh from an EFL Cup victory over Colchester United, will be keen to make their home advantage count, while Southampton aim to recover from two narrow league defeats.

Brentford are well-placed to secure a victory without conceding, given Southampton’s current attacking frailties. The Saints have struggled to find the back of the net in their opening Premier League fixtures, failing to score against both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. This inability to convert possession into goals, coupled with Brentford’s solid home form, makes this outcome particularly compelling.

Brentford’s defence has been a key factor in their home successes, with seven consecutive home wins against newly-promoted teams, all without conceding. This defensive solidity is further underlined by Southampton’s ongoing struggles in front of goal. The Saints, despite dominating possession, have been toothless in attack, registering just four shots on target across two league games. Brentford, on the other hand, have shown they can capitalise on opponents’ weaknesses, as evidenced by their clinical performance against Crystal Palace.

The absence of Ivan Toney might have raised questions about Brentford’s firepower, but Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo have stepped up admirably, ensuring that Brentford remain a potent threat in the final third. Furthermore, Brentford’s ability to stifle opponents, particularly at home, suggests that Southampton will find it challenging to break through. The combination of Southampton’s inefficiency in attack and Brentford’s disciplined defence makes a Brentford win to nil a strong bet.

“Southampton’s struggles in converting their possession into goals, combined with Brentford’s excellent home defensive record, make a Brentford win to nil a logical prediction,” says BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick. “Brentford have been solid at home, especially against newly-promoted sides, and this trend looks set to continue.”

Correct Score Prediction

Given the factors at play, a 2-0 victory for Brentford appears to be a likely outcome. Southampton’s lack of a cutting edge, highlighted by their failure to score in their first two league games, coupled with Brentford’s organised defence, suggests that the visitors will struggle to breach the home side’s backline. Brentford have also shown a propensity to score twice in home games against newly-promoted teams, and this trend could well continue against Southampton.

Brentford’s ability to manage games efficiently, particularly against sides that are less clinical, lends credence to this prediction. Wissa and Mbeumo have shown they can exploit defensive lapses, and with Southampton vulnerable, especially when chasing the game, a 2-0 scoreline aligns with the expected pattern of play.

Additional Prediction

Another compelling prediction for this match is Yoane Wissa finding the back of the net. Wissa has been in good form, having scored the decisive goal against Crystal Palace, and with Ivan Toney’s absence continuing, Wissa has become a key figure in Brentford’s attack. Wissa’s movement and ability to exploit spaces in the opposition defence make him a prime candidate to score, particularly against a Southampton side that has shown vulnerability.

Brentford’s attacking play is likely to be focused around Wissa, and with Southampton’s defensive line being tested, the chances of Wissa adding to his tally seem strong. His recent form and Brentford’s home advantage only strengthen this prediction.

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