Brighton vs Brentfordpredicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch
Predicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch for Brighton vs Brentford: everything you need to know before the game.
Brighton & Hove Albion host Brentford at the American Express Stadium on Sunday 8 November, with kick-off at 8am in Mexico City (3pm GMT), in Premier League Matchweek 10.
The Seagulls are third with 19 points and a goal difference of +17. The Bees sit seventh on 14 points.
Match preview
Brighton are third with 19 points from nine games and a goal difference of +17. Fabian Hürzeler's side have won their last two matches.
They won 1-0 at Manchester City on 31 October and repeated the scoreline at Getafe in the Conference League on Thursday. Before that, they drew 2-2 with City in the League Cup and lost 2-0 at Liverpool in the league.
The Amex is their foundation. In four home league games they have won three and drawn one, scoring 13 and conceding just once. Away from home, they have won three and lost two.
The goals are well spread. Kostoulas, Ayari, Hinshelwood and Groß have three each. They also play after Thursday's trip to Spain, a workload Hürzeler may manage with a change or two.
Brentford are seventh on 14 points. They beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 on 31 October to end a run of four games without a win, which included a 3-2 League Cup loss at Sunderland, a 1-1 draw with Hull City, a 2-1 defeat by Liverpool and a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
They are a team of away draws. In four league trips they have drawn all four, scoring six and conceding six. They are still waiting for a first away league win. At home, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.
Kevin Schade leads their scoring with three goals. Yarmolyuk returns from suspension and gives the midfield more balance.
Recent history favours the hosts. Brighton won the last two meetings, 2-0 at Brentford in February 2026 and 2-1 at home in November 2025. Brentford won 4-2 in April 2025, and there were 0-0 draws in December 2024 and April 2024.
The table adds context. A home win would stretch Brighton's lead to eight points and push Brentford further from the top end. An away win would cut the gap to two.
Brighton · recent results
- WGetafe 0-1 Brighton
- WManchester City 0-1 Brighton
- DManchester City 2-2 Brighton
- LLiverpool 2-0 Brighton
- DFK Jablonec 0-0 Brighton
Brentford · recent results
- WBrentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest
- LSunderland 3-2 Brentford
- DHull City 1-1 Brentford
- LBrentford 1-2 Liverpool
- DAston Villa 2-2 Brentford
Key stats
Trends · last 5 matches
Team news
Brighton have one defensive doubt. Ferdi Kadıoğlu stayed behind when the squad flew to Getafe, and Hürzeler is hopeful he can return at left-back. If he misses out, Boscagli is the cover in the back four. Rutter is the option if the manager wants a forward who drops in to link play.
Brentford welcome back Yarmolyuk after a three-match suspension for the red card against Liverpool. He played for the Under-21s on Monday and scored. Josh Dasilva also played 30 minutes in that game as he builds match fitness.
Our data lists no other injured or suspended players for either side. A 4-2-3-1 is expected from both teams, with Kostoulas leading Brighton's attack and Thiago spearheading Brentford's, with Schade wide.
We expect Brighton to win 2-1. They have a well-spread attack and have conceded only once at home, but Brentford have scored in all four of their league away games and rarely lose on the road. Home advantage at the Amex should settle a tight contest.
Quick questions
What time is Brighton vs Brentford?
It kicks off on Sunday, November 8 at 8:00 AM (Mexico City time) at American Express Stadium.
Where can I watch Brighton vs Brentford?
Mexico: HBO Max and FOX One. USA: Peacock.
What are the predicted line-ups for Brighton vs Brentford?
Brighton: B. Verbruggen; Costinha, L. Dunk, L. Vušković, F. Kadıoğlu; P. Groß, José María Andrés Baixauli; D. Gómez, Y. Ayari, M. De Cuyper; C. Kostoulas. Brentford: C. Kelleher; M. Kayode, S. van den Berg, K. Ajer, K. Lewis-Potter; Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Janelt; D. Ouattara, M. Jensen, K. Schade; Thiago.
Who is in better form for Brighton vs Brentford?
In their last 5 games, Brighton have 2 wins and Brentford have 1 win.
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