Brighton vs Brentford prediction: Brighton host Brentford at the American Express Stadium on Sunday 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 WAT, in a Premier League fixture that pits the league’s third-placed side against a Brentford team that has drawn all four of its away league games. Brighton are unbeaten at home in the league and arrive on the back of a statement 1-0 win at Manchester City, while Brentford have scored in eight of their nine league games.
This Brighton vs Brentford prediction leans towards the hosts, whose home form and goalscoring at the Amex should be too much for a Brentford side yet to win away. Both teams have been scoring freely, so this preview looks at the recent form, key stats, head-to-head record, pre-game odds, team news and predicted lineups before our betting tips.
Brighton vs Brentford Match Preview / Betting Preview
Brighton have been one of the stories of the season: third in the table, unbeaten at home in the league, and fresh from beating Manchester City 1-0 on 31 October. Brentford, by contrast, have drawn all four of their away league games and will be hard to beat, but they have yet to win on the road. That contrast is what makes this Brighton vs Brentford prediction so interesting to bet on, with goals expected at the Amex.
Team Recent Form
Brighton – W W W L W (Premier League, oldest to newest): beat Arsenal 3-0 on 19 September; beat Sunderland 2-0 on 10 October; beat Crystal Palace 5-0 on 18 October; lost 2-0 at Liverpool on 25 October; beat Manchester City 1-0 on 31 October.
Brentford – W D L D W (oldest to newest): beat Chelsea 3-0 on 18 September; drew 2-2 at Aston Villa on 10 October; lost 1-2 to Liverpool on 17 October; drew 1-1 at Hull on 25 October; beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 on 31 October.
Key Stats
- Brighton are 3rd with 19 points from 9 games and unbeaten at home in the league (W3 D1, 13 scored, 1 conceded).
- Brentford are 6th with 14 points and have drawn all four away league games this season.
- Brighton are unbeaten in 5 Premier League home meetings vs Brentford at the Amex (W3 D2).
3-1 is our correct-score prediction: Brighton’s strong home form and statement win at Manchester City should see them past a Brentford side yet to win away, with both teams finding the net.
Brighton vs Brentford H2H
- 21 February 2026: Brentford 0-2 Brighton
- 22 November 2025: Brighton 2-1 Brentford
- 19 April 2025: Brentford 4-2 Brighton
- 27 December 2024: Brighton 0-0 Brentford
Pre Game Odds
- Brighton: 1.92
- Draw: 3.91
- Brentford: 3.75
Best prices: Brighton 1.99, Draw 4.01, Brentford 3.86.
Team News Brighton
Out: Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring), Evan Ferguson (ankle), Stefanos Tzimas (knee) and Zadok Yohanna.
Doubts: Pascal Struijk (hamstring) and Femi Azeez (hamstring) — Sunday likely too soon.
Doubt: Ferdi Kadioglu (hip, missed last 3 games; manager Fabian Hürzeler says “big hope” he is ready for Sunday).
Team News Brentford
Out: Rico Henry (hip), Kaye Furo (foot), Josh Dasilva (muscle) and Fabio Carvalho (knock).
Antoni Milambo (long-term knee) is back in training but not expected to be risked.
Returning: Yehor Yarmoliuk is back after serving a three-match ban and is in contention to start.
Predicted Lineups
Brighton possible XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli; Gross, Andres; Gomez, Ayari, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
Brentford possible XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Anthony, Jensen, Schade; Thiago.
Predicted lineups only for this Brighton vs Brentford prediction, via Sports Mole. Note: Costinha may start at right-back for Brighton if Kadioglu is not fit.
Brighton vs Brentford Betting Tips
Here are our Brighton vs Brentford prediction betting tips:
Tip 1 – Result: Brighton win.
Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals.
Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score — Yes.
Brighton vs Brentford prediction
Our Brighton vs Brentford prediction is a Brighton win, with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Brighton’s home form and goals at the Amex should see them through against a Brentford side that scores on the road but has yet to win away. For another Premier League preview this weekend, read our Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction.
