FM Preview: Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion 08 Mar 2011

Last updated : 07 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Griffin Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in August 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 28 Sep Brighton & HA 1 - 0 Brentford League One
2009/2010 Tue 16 Mar Brighton & HA 3 - 0 Brentford League One
2009/2010 Sat 15 Aug Brentford 0-0 Brighton & HA League One
2006/2007 Sat 10 Feb Brentford 1 - 0 Brighton & HA League One
2006/2007 Sat 12 Aug Brighton & HA 2 - 2 Brentford League One
2003/2004 Tue 02 Mar Brighton & HA 1 - 0 Brentford League Division Two
2003/2004 Tue 21 Oct Brentford 4 - 0 Brighton & HA League Division Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 43 points from their 33 games played so far,

Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 32 games giving them a return of 65 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brentford 6 3 2 1 7 7 11
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 4 0 2 13 8 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Griffin Park for the Bees and the Madmen are unable to see past Brighton & Hove Albion claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brentford Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brighton & Hove Albion 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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