Southampton vs Brentford prediction and betting tips on January 4, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 4, 2025, in the 20th round of the English Premier League, Southampton will play against Brentford. The hosts need a drastic improvement in the second half of the season to escape the bottom of the table, while the visitors are fighting for a spot in European competitions.
Our prediction for the Southampton vs Brentford match
Southampton spent last season in the Championship but managed to bounce back quickly, though not directly – they won the playoff final against Leeds. They accumulated only 39 points, fewer than in their previous Premier League campaigns, as their key striker, Ivan Toney, missed a significant portion of the season due to suspension. In the end, they finished 16th.
The newcomers have struggled to compete at the Premier League level. Surprisingly, Russell Martin was dismissed only in December, despite his team collecting just five points. The new manager, Valerien Ismaël, started with a goalless draw against Fulham in London, followed by losses to West Ham and Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s Brentford, despite missing Toney, remained a dangerous team, especially at home. However, a series of disappointing results in December pushed them out of the European spots and into the lower half of the table. They only managed a 0-0 draw with Brighton, while losing to teams like Arsenal in their most recent matches.
The league's bottom team struggles to score, averaging less than 0.7 goals per match, while conceding three times as many goals. Brentford, on the other hand, has a nearly equal ratio, scoring 1.84 goals per game and conceding 1.94.
Southampton vs Brentford: Key statistics and trends
- Southampton has lost 15 times in the league, with just one win.
- 47% of Southampton's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.68 goals per match.
- Brentford has lost five out of their last seven matches.
- 79% of Brentford's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.58 goals per match.
Possible starting lineups
Southampton (possible lineup): Ramsdale - Wood-Gordon, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis - Walker-Peters, Fernandes, Aribo, Downs, Sugawara - Dibling, Armstrong
Brentford (possible lineup): Flecken - Lewis-Potter, Mee, Collins, Ajer - Damsgård, Nørgaard, Jensen - Shada, Wissa, Mbeumo
Previous encounters: Southampton vs Brentford
In late summer, Brentford won 3-1, extending their winning streak to four consecutive victories over Southampton.
Free prediction for Southampton vs Brentford
The two teams are quite evenly matched, but the hosts are extremely weak at the moment. The visitors should secure a win, but let's cover ourselves with a Brentford +0 handicap (odds – 1.89).
Make sure to check the Premier League standings and your team's form before placing your bet on the upcoming match.