Southampton vs Brentford Preview: Tips, Odds and Predictions

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: No Clear Favourite in This Contest

1. Home 33/20 (2.65) 37.7%

2. Draw 49/20 (3.45) 29%

3. Away 31/20 (2.55) 39.2%

4. *Odds courtesy of BC.Game, subject to change

Head-to-Head record

1. 31/08/24 Brentford 3 Southampton 1

2. 15/03/23 Southampton 0 Brentford 2 

3. 04/02/23 Brentford 3 Southampton 0

4. 07/05/22 Brentford 3 Southampton 0

5. 11/01/22 Southampton 4 Brentford 1

Southampton Current Form – LLDLL

Ivan Juric inherited an ailing team and continued were they left off last time with a 2-1 loss at Palace. Positives can be picked up from that loss though, with the Saints scoring first in the first half through Tyler Dibbling. This was their first goal in the Premier League since their 5-1 loss to Chelsea on December 15th and they have only picked up one point in their last five games.

Jan Bednarek of Southampton looks dejected//Getty Images

Brentford Current Form – DLLWL

Predicted Line-ups

1. Southampton: 3-4-2-1

   Ramsdale, Wood, Bednarek, Harwood, Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Bree, Fernandes, Dibling, Armstrong

2. Brentford: 4-3-3

   Flekken, Rasmussen, Collins, Mee, Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Norgaard, Damsgaard, Mbuemo, Wissa, Schade

Suggested Bets

1. Total Goals – Over 2.5: Following their 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool, Southampton sort of halted the number of goals conceded in the subsequent matches. However, with 37 goals conceded overall it will be difficult to keep out a free scoring Brentford team that has defensive frailties of their own. Our prediction is more than two goals in this match, very likely to happen. (67/100 with Bettilt)

2. Draw No bet – Brentford: We tip the visitors to win, but with a new coach, some sort of rejuvenation might be on the horizon for the home team. Should the latter be able to force a force draw, your bet will be safe. (83/100 with Bettilt)

3. Brentford Total – Over 1.5: In the last four out of five encounters between these two sides, the Bees scored more than two goals against their opponents. Scores of 3-1, 2-0, 3-0 and 3-0 once more, were recorded and we believe this to be an overall indication of their dominance in this fixture. A very possible bet, especially analyzed in the historical context. (21/20 with Bettilt)

Value Bets

1. Result and Total – Brentford and Over 2.5: Four of the last five head-to-head encounters between these two teams have all been Brentford wins with more than two goals. A repeat result is possible considering Southampton’s struggles, with their visitors also looking to bounce back after a frustrating 0-0 draw last time out against Brighton. (5/2 with PinUp)

2. Team 2 Winning Margin 1 Goal – Yes: Having not beaten their opponents in the last four games, we do not see a shock result in this game and the visitors will win it by at least one goal if their hosts make it difficult for them. (17/5 with PinUp)

3. Half Time/Full Time: Draw/Away – Yes: In their last three outings, the home team drew the first halves and because of their struggles, we foresee them being very defensive in the first half with the possibility of forcing a draw at the interval. But true to the nature of struggling teams at the bottom, they will bottle their hold on the game and lose in the second half. (26/5 with PinUp)