Stable Brentford are favored to beat a Brighton side that is in poor form and under new management.
This is a match between a stable, well-managed Brentford team and a Brighton side in turmoil. Brentford have decent form and a clear tactical identity under Thomas Frank. Brighton are in dreadful form, have not scored in their last three games, and have just appointed a new, very young, and inexperienced manager. While a new manager can sometimes provide a 'bounce', the underlying issues at Brighton, coupled with Brentford's solid home record, point towards a home win.