Southampton go in search of a badly needed victory on Sunday. Our Southampton vs Brentford prediction and Premier League betting tips consider whether the Saints can claim their first win under Ivan Juric.
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Southampton vs Brentford prediction: Mbeumo to strike in draw
Key stats
- Our Southampton vs Brentford betting tips take into account that the Saints have only collected four points from nine at home.
- The Bees average just 0.67 goals per game away, compared to 3.00 at home.
- Southampton are the league’s lowest scorers with 12 goals in 19 games.
Correct score prediction: Southampton 1-1 Brentford
While Brentford are clearly the stronger team overall, their miserable away record this season makes it hard to make a strong case for them winning this game.
Southampton have at least been competitive in their last three matches, conceding only three goals across that period. They look capable of getting something from this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies struggling to call it
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the very slight favourites according to the Southampton vs Brentford odds with an implied probability of 40.8% that they win this match.
They head into the game following a 3-1 home defeat against Arsenal, despite taking the lead through Bryan Mbeumo.
As for Southampton, they were beaten 2-1 at Crystal Palace last time out, with Tyler Dibling on target for the Saints.
For more from the upcoming matches, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Bees the dominant force
Our Southampton vs Brentford prediction suggests the West Londoners may fall just short of a fifth straight win against this opposition overall.
Brentford have won 2-0 on three of their last four trips to this ground.
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Southampton preview: Fernandes serves suspension
The hosts are missing Mateus Fernandes to suspension. Jack Stephens and Ross Stewart are out injured, while Flynn Downes is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Wood, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Bree, Archer, Dibling & Onuachu
England Premier League 10/05/25
D Man City 0 Southampton 0 England Premier League 03/05/25
L Leicester 2 Southampton 0 England Premier League 26/04/25
L Fulham 2 Southampton 1 England Premier League 19/04/25
D West Ham 1 Southampton 1 England Premier League 12/04/25
L Aston Villa 3 Southampton 0
Brentford preview: Injury problems for Frank
The visitors are missing Ben Mee, Kristoffer Ajer, Ethan Pinnock and Thiago to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Flekken (GK), Lewis-Potter, Collins, van den Berg, Roerslev, Janelt, Norgaard, Schade, Damsgaard, Mbeumo & Wissa
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W Ipswich 0 Brentford 1 England Premier League 04/05/25
W Man Utd 3 Brentford 4 England Premier League 01/05/25
W Nottm Forest 0 Brentford 2 England Premier League 19/04/25
W Brighton 2 Brentford 4 England Premier League 12/04/25
D Arsenal 1 Brentford 1
Player to watch – Bryan Mbeumo
Brentford have been able to rely on Mbeumo to offer a consistent goal threat this term. The 25-year-old has scored 11 times in 19 Premier League appearances.
Mbeumo’s early threat
64% of Mbeumo’s league goals this term have come before the interval. He has scored the opening goal inside the opening 15 minutes on four separate occasions.