Southampton vs Brentford Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | Premier League, January 4, 2025
Southampton vs Brentford Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium
Southampton will host Brentford in their first match of 2025 at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, January 4. Both sides are desperately looking for three points albeit for different reasons.
Southampton have had a terrible 2024-25 season on their return to the English top light. They sit at the bottom of the table at the halfway mark and are likely to get relegated. They have just six points in 19 games with just one win, three draws and 15 defeats.
Brentford, meanwhile, had a decent start to the season but have slipped to 12th place following a poor run of form. They have seven wins, three draws and nine defeats in 19 league games and will look to get back on track with a win against Southampton on Saturday.
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Southampton Team News
Southampton will be without Juan Larios, Gavin Bazunu, and Ross Stewart due to their respective injuries. William Smallbone and Jack Stephens are doubtful. Meanwhile, Mateus Fernandes is suspended.
Brentford Team News
Brentford, meanwhile, have loads of injuries. Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Gomes, Joshua Dasilva and Thiago Rodrigues are all out.
Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Nathan Wood, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, James Bree, Adam Lallana
Attackers: Tyler Dibling, Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu
Brentford predicted lineup (4-3-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken
Defenders: Mads Roerslev, Nathan Collins, Sepp van der Berg, Keane-Lewis Potter
Midfielders: Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Vitaly Janelt
Attackers: Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa
Southampton vs Brentford H2H Record
In their previous nine meetings across competitions, Brentford have won six times, Southampton have won two times and one match ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
| Brentford 3-1 Southampton | Premier League | August 31, 2024 |
| Southampton 0-2 Brentford | Premier League | March 16, 2023 |
| Brentford 3-0 Southampton | Premier League | February 4, 2023 |
| Brentford 3-0 Southampton | Premier League | May 7, 2022 |
| Southampton 4-1 Brentford | Premier League | January 12, 2022 |
Key Players to watch in Southampton vs Brentford
Tyler Dibling
While Southampton have massively struggled, Tyler Dibling has been one of the most promising stars in the Premier League this season. The youngster has shown great ability with his dribbling, ball-carrying and creativity.
Dibling has scored two goals and provided two assists in 21 games across competitions this season. He has been linked with numerous top clubs in England like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
The 18-year-old scored in their last match as they lost 2-1 against Crystal Palace. He will be keen to continue his impressive form and earn a big move in the summer.
Bryan Mbeumo
The Cameroon international is Brentford’s top scorer with 11 goals and three assists in 22 games across competitions. Bryan Mbeumo has been in sensational form this season and has been Brentford’s best player amidst their injury crisis.
He has been linked with numerous top clubs for a potential summer transfer like Liverpool and Arsenal. Mbeumo scored against the Gunners last time out but they lost 3-1. He will hope to add to his tally against Southampton and earn his side the much-needed three points.
Southampton vs Brentford Prediction
The Saints are winless in their last seven games across competitions, losing eight and drawing two games. Their last win came in the form of a 1-0 win over Everton on November 2.
Southampton have lost their last two games as they lost 1-0 against West Ham United at home and 2-1 against Crystal Palace away from home. With just six points in 19 games, they are likely to get relegated at this point.
Brentford, meanwhile, have just one win in their last seven games across competitions with five defeats and one draw. They are winless in their last five games across competitions. They lost 2-0 against Nottingham Forest, drew 0-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion and then lost 3-1 against Arsenal in their last three games.
Both sides have some key players missing due to injuries or suspensions. While Brentford lost against Arsenal last time out, they did show great promise. While Southampton have the home advantage, the quality of Mbeumo and Wissa will likely be too much for them to contain.
Predicted Score: 1-3
Where to watch Southampton vs Brentford Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Southampton vs Brentford?
A. It’s on Saturday (January 4) at 3:00 pm GMT at St. Mary’s Stadium
Q. Where to watch Southampton vs Brentford for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Southampton vs Brentford?
A. The predicted score is Southampton 1-3 Brentford
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Southampton vs Brentford?
A. In their previous nine meetings across competitions, Brentford have won six times, Southampton have won two times and one match ended in a draw.
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