Southampton vs Brentford – Southampton will compete in this game after tying Manchester United in the Premier League at 0-0.
Southampton controlled 53% of the ball during that encounter and attempted 18 total attempts, four on goal of which none was successful. Manchester United had ten total attempts, four on goal of which none was successful.
Southampton’s recent offensive performance has been lacking. In their last six games, they have scored just four goals against opposition. Additionally, Southampton has had five goals scored against them in those contests.
Southampton’s last two league games against Brentford resulted in losses for Southampton.
Brentford and their traveling supporters will be looking for a better outcome in this one after losing to Everton in their most recent Premier League match.
In that contest, Brentford had 67% of the possession and none of its total 12 shots on goal was successful. Everton’s opponents had six shots on goal, with only one of those goals finding the back of the net. Everton struck early on thanks to Dwight McNeil.
Brentford, led by Thomas Frank, have tallied eight goals in their last six games for an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Brentford has lost all three of their league games played away from home coming into this match.
Southampton vs Brentford – Betting Analysis
Looking at their most recent head-to-head matches dating back to December 11, 2010, Southampton has won two and Brentford has won four, with no games being tied.
During this time, the two clubs managed to score 18 goals, with seven goals going to The Saints and 11 to The Bees. Three goals are scored on average per contest.
The result of the most recent league encounter between these clubs was Brentford 3-0 Southampton on Premier League encounter Day 22 on February 4, 2023.
On that particular day, Brentford had 49% of the possession and three of its 14 total attempts were on goal. Ben Mee (41′), Bryan Mbeumo (44′), and Mathias Jensen (80′) scored the goals.
None of Southampton’s six scoring efforts found the back of the net. Darren Bond served as the judge.
We have a hunch that Southampton will find it difficult to score against this Brentford squad, who we predict will score and maintain their lead.
What are the top odds for the game?
Regarding the latest bookmaker odds in the win-draw-win market, victory for Southampton is best priced at 2.97, going for a draw is 3.36, and staking on a victory for Brentford can get you 2.45. These are the top market prices being offered at the moment.
Southampton vs Brentford – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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