Southampton will see this weekend’s clash with Brentford as a perfect opportunity to close the gap between themselves and safety in the Premier League.
The Saints have suffered four defeats in their last five, and they have recorded just one win at the half-way stage of the season, leaving them ten points adrift from safety.
However, Brentford have picked up the fewest points of any side on the road this season, and they come into this round of matches after losing three of their last four.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Southampton | +180 |
| Draw | +256 |
| Brentford | +152 |
Bees Have Won Last Four Against Saints
| Total | Southampton | Brentford | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Premier League Games | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Goals | 41 | 18 | 23 |
Southampton recorded a 4-1 win in the first Premier League clash between the sides in January 2022. However, the Saints have since lost the last four matches against the Bees.
Brentford won 2-0 on their last trip to St. Mary’s, but they have never won on successive visits.
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Southampton vs. Brentford Key Stats
- Southampton have won their first match of a calendar year in three of the last four years when they have played in the Premier League.
- The Saints have picked up just six points from the opening 19 rounds; only Sunderland have picked up fewer than six points after 20 rounds.
Southampton Team News
Mateus Fernandes is suspended for the Saints this weekend. Jack Stephens, Will Smallbone, and Ross Stewart are also out. However, Flynn Downes could be fit enough to return.
Possible Lineup
Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Nathan Wood, James Bree, Joe Aribo, Adam Lallana, Kyle Walker-Peters, Tyler Dibling, Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu
Brentford Team News
The Bees will be without Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, and Joshua Dasilva until the start of February. Ben Mee, Rico Henry, and Aaron Hickey are also unavailable this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Mark Flekken (GK); Mads Roerslev, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Kyle Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, Christian Norgaard, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade
Southampton vs. Brentford Prediction
Southampton will have a solid chance to pick up a much-needed victory this weekend.
Brentford have suffered defeats in 17 of their last 23 Premier League away matches, and have lost seven of their nine matches on the road this term.
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