Brighton vs Brentford Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Brighton vs Brentford Match Summary

Brighton host Brentford at the American Express Stadium on Sunday, and this Premier League matchup carries real weight. The Seagulls sit third. Sixth-placed Brentford arrive with ambitions of their own.

Brighton arrive off a stunning win at Manchester City. At home, Fabian Hürzeler's side have been close to untouchable, conceding just once on their own field this season.

Brentford beat Nottingham Forest last weekend, but head coach Keith Andrews is still waiting on a first road win — the Bees have drawn all four of their away matches.

The venue favors the hosts. Brentford have failed to win any of their five Premier League visits to Brighton, and snapping that drought would be the statement result of their season.

Brighton vs Brentford Form

Brighton have won 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches. Last weekend brought a stunning win at Manchester City, and they have also shut out champions Arsenal this season. The backline is humming too, with five clean sheets across that same Premier League stretch. Most regulars sat out the Conference League trip to Getafe, so they arrive fresh.

Brentford's Premier League record reads undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches, and they got back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest last weekend. The road is the issue. The Bees have drawn all four of their away matches, including the recent trip to Hull, and are still hunting a first away win this season.

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Brighton vs Brentford Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brighton: Stefanos Tzimas (Injured/out), Evan Ferguson (Injured/out), Kaoru Mitoma (Injured/out), Zadok Yohanna (Injured/out), Pascal Struijk (Doubtful), Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Doubtful), Femi Azeez (Doubtful)

Brentford: Rico Henry (Injured/out), Josh Dasilva (Injured/out), Kaye Furo (Injured/out), Fábio Carvalho (Out), Antoni Milambo (Doubtful)

Brighton

Brighton rested most of their key players for the Conference League trip to Getafe, and they are all expected to return here. Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Pascal Struijk, and Femi Azeez are pushing to be available, but none of the other absentees — Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson among them — are expected to feature. Expect the Brighton vs Brentford lineups to have Lewis Dunk and Pascal Groß back in the spine of the home side.

Brentford

Yegor Yarmoliuk returns from suspension but may have to settle for a place on the bench. Keith Andrews is expected to stick with the same starting XI that faced Nottingham Forest. Antoni Milambo, Rico Henry, and Fábio Carvalho are all hoping to return later this month.

Brighton vs Brentford Predicted Lineup

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Bart Verbruggen, Costinha, Lewis Dunk, Luka Vušković, Olivier Boscagli, Chema Andrés, Pascal Groß, Diego Gómez, Yasin Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré, Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago

Brighton vs Brentford Key Stats & Match Facts

• Brighton have collected 10 points from their four home games this season.
• Brighton have scored at least two goals in each of their last three matches against Brentford in all competitions.
• Brighton have won three of the last six meetings between the clubs, Brentford have won one, and two have ended level.
• Brighton lead the Premier League with seven set-piece goals this season.
• Brentford are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches.

Brighton vs Brentford Talking Points

The Brighton vs Brentford prediction starts with how the hosts win the ball back. Fabian Hürzeler's side press high to disrupt build-up play, and they lead the Premier League with 97 high turnovers forced this season. That's a problem for a Brentford team that struggles to keep possession and is vulnerable to through balls — and Pascal Groß, the league leader in key passes, is exactly the player to make them pay.

Brentford's escape route is Kevin Schade. If the Bees get through the press, he is their main threat in transition, with Igor Thiago leading the line. Set pieces are the other swing factor. Nobody in the league has scored more from dead balls than Brighton, but defending them is one of the Seagulls' soft spots, and Brentford are strong on attacking set pieces.

Add in a Brentford attack that creates plenty of chances against a Brighton defense that can allow them, and the visitors should find the net. Our call: Brighton 2-1. The home form is too strong to fade, but don't expect another shutout.

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Brighton vs Brentford Predictions FAQs

What is the Brighton vs Brentford prediction?

Brighton look the likelier winner on home form, having collected 10 points from their four home games while scoring 13 goals and conceding just once. Brentford are still searching for their first away win of the season after drawing all four of their road matches.

What are the probable lineups for Brighton vs Brentford?

Brighton's probable formation is 4-2-3-1, with Bart Verbruggen in goal and Charalampos Kostoulas leading the attack. Brentford's probable formation is also 4-2-3-1, with Caoimhín Kelleher in goal and Igor Thiago as the central forward.

What time is Brighton vs Brentford kickoff?

The match is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with kickoff at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT).

Where is Brighton vs Brentford being played?

The match is being played at the American Express Stadium.

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