Brentford travel to face Brighton & Hove Albion this Sunday in a Premier League fixture that presents a significant challenge to their recent form. The match at the American Express Stadium kicks off at 14:00 and will be shown on full Sky Sports broadcast and the Sky Sports Red Button.
Thomas Frank's side, currently seventh in the Premier League with 14 points from nine matches, are aiming to end a run of three games without a victory. Their last win was a 2-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest, but they have since drawn with Hull City and lost to Sunderland in the Carabao Cup. In the league, their last two results were a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace and a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. Brighton, sitting third in the table, are unbeaten in their last six home matches across all competitions and have won five of the last ten league meetings between the two clubs. The most recent encounter ended in a 2-0 win for the Seagulls at the Gtech Community Stadium last February.
Team news and injuries
Brentford have Antoni Milambo available again after a minor knock but will be without Kaye Furo, who has undergone foot surgery and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start in goal. Brighton are dealing with a longer injury list, with Zadok Yohanna, Stéfanos Tzímas, Evan Ferguson and Femi Azeez all ruled out. Kaoru Mitoma is considered a major doubt due to a back issue, while Bart Verbruggen is predicted to start for the hosts. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Tariq Lamptey is back in full training and could be in contention for a place on the bench.
Recent form and head-to-head
Brighton's strong home record, where they have scored at least twice in each of their last four Premier League games at the Amex, contrasts with Brentford's solid away form. The Bees have suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches on the road in the league. Brentford's overall recent form reads one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five league games. Kevin Schade remains the club's top scorer this season with three goals. Brentford will need to be at their best to break a winless streak against a Brighton side coming off two consecutive wins, including a 4-1 victory over Wolves last time out.
In a separate piece of positive news, Brentford's Michael Kayode has been nominated for the Premier League's Creative Moment of the Month award for October. The recognition comes for his skillful turn away from pressure in the match against Liverpool, which led to a key chance. The club's focus now shifts entirely to securing a positive result on the south coast this weekend, a match that could see them climb back into the top six with a victory.
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