Southampton FC vs Brentford FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Southampton FC vs Brentford FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Southampton are in dire straits, with only one Premier League win in 19 games. They've cycled through managers and remain rooted at the bottom of the table. New manager Juric has promised an attacking style, but they've struggled to maintain leads. Youngster Dibling remains a bright spot, but the team desperately needs to string together wins. With a congested mid-table and only 10 points separating them from safety, every game is crucial. A winless January could spell disaster for the Saints.

Brentford, despite the individual brilliance of Mbeumo, are also struggling for consistency. Their recent loss to Arsenal highlighted their defensive frailties. After a strong start, they've fallen into a slump, collecting just four points in December. Their inability to maintain clean sheets at home is a major concern. Manager Thomas Frank needs to find solutions quickly to avoid a further slide down the table. A win against struggling Southampton could provide a much-needed boost in confidence.

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 5 times. Southampton has won once, while Brentford won the rest. Southampton have scored 5 goals versus Brentford. The Bees have scored 12 against the Saints. 

Current Standings - The Saints are the foot of the table with single digit points (6). Brentford are in 12th with four times the points of Southampton. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Southampton FC Preview

The Saints have struggled against Brentford in recent times - losing their past 3 affairs by 3 goals. The club is currently in dire straits having sacked manager Russel Martin. The Saints’ will need to be wary of the Brentford front line. On a positive side, Southampton have won their first calendar game of the year for the past 3 out of 4 seasons in the Premier League. Only Sunderland have ever amassed 6 points after 20 games in a season. If Southampton fail to pick up points against Brentford, they will join Southampton in possessing one of the worst ever records on display. 

Although Brentford have a well-built side, they’ve failed to make that count recently. Southampton should capitalise on that and enter double digit numbers - where most of the Premier League is. For that, the Saints’ backline needs to be tightened up. Teams are easily scoring against Southampton, and if not for Ramsdale, they could be in an even worse situation. The club has lost 4 of their recent home games and shipped 14 goals. Sunderland didn’t manage to stay up that season and finished with 15 points. Southampton do not want a repeat of that.

Player to Watch out for 

One man has displayed his dominance through it all - 18 year old Tyler Dibling has been leading from the front. He is his team’s top-scorer despite only scoring 2 goals this season. Juric will be relying on a teenager to get his side through. It’s a lot for an 18 year old’s shoulders to carry. But that’s what differentiates good players from the great. 

Injury - Bazunu, Stewart, Smallbone, Larios and Stephens are all out injured.

Southampton probable XI - Ramsdale (GK), Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood (DEF), Bree, Fernandes, Aribo, Walker-Peters (MID), Dibling, Armstrong, Onuachu (FWD). 

Brentford FC Preview

The Bees have been sensational at home this season. But away from home, Thomas Frank’s side have lost 17 out of 23 away Premier League games - winning 3 and drawing 3 in the process. This season, they are winless in 9 away games - drawing 2 and losing 7. If this continues at St.Mary’s, Juric will be most thankful and may just give Southampton the lift they need. Picking up the fewest points on the road is tough for any club, which is why the Bees are languishing in a mid-table tussle. 

Brentford have the experience to deal with newly promoted sides and sides that undergo a relegation battle. What’s challenging for Brenford isn’t goals not coming. It is about hanging on to leads. They’ve now dropped 17 points from winning positions - that is more than most teams in the Premier League. If that tally is added to Brenford’s current 24 - it automatically sends the club right behind Liverpool in second. Unfortunately, that’s not how this league works. 

Player to Watch Out for

In 2024, the Bees scored 62 Premier League goals. Surprisingly none of the first 10 were scored or assisted by Wissa or Mbeumo. But 33 of the club’s last 52 goals last year involved either one of the two, comprising 63% of goal involvements. Thomas Frank must feel relieved that after Toney’s departure, he still has attacking acumen present in the squad. Both these players will have a say against a leaky Southampton defence. 

Injury - Mee, Henry, Hickey, DaSilva, Nunes, Pinnock, Thiago and Ajer are out injured.

Brenford probable XI - Flekken (GK), Roeslev, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter,  (DEF), Norgaard, Janelt, Yarmolyuk (MID) Damsgaard, Mbeumo, Wissa (FWD).

SOUTHAMPTON FC vs BRENTFORD FC
Winning Prediction

Brentford are going to maximise on this opportunity and blow Southampton away just like Spurs did. The all out attacking football suits teams only when they play Southampton. But the Saints will surely challenge with Juric rubber stamping his playing style. Mbeumo and Wissa will add to their tally of goal involvements in the new year. 

Brentford FC to Win (1-2)

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