Brentford vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips (21 February)

Brentford welcome Brighton to the Gtech Community Stadium with both sides arriving on the back of contrasting runs of form. Thomas Frank’s team have taken confidence from their recent away victories, including the dramatic win at Newcastle where they edged it 2-3, and a controlled FA Cup success at Sheffield Wednesday by 0-2. Over the past couple of months, Brentford have tightened up defensively on their travels while still relying on Thiago and Kevin Schade for cutting edge. Sitting in the top half and strong at home, they see this as a chance to push closer to the European spots and underline their progress this season. FotMob+1

Brighton arrive in West London in a more fragile mood after a difficult Premier League spell, with narrow defeats to Aston Villa and Crystal Palace and draws against Everton and Bournemouth keeping them stuck in mid‑table. Their recent cup win away at Manchester United, where they ground out a gritty 2-1 success, showed they can still rise to big occasions, but Roberto De Zerbi’s side have struggled to turn possession into goals in the league. Defensive injuries have not helped, with key figures like Adam Webster sidelined, and the Seagulls’ younger midfielders asked to shoulder more responsibility in the last two months. FotMob+1

Team news adds another layer of intrigue to this fixture. Brentford are still managing without Carvalho, who is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, while Josh Dasilva is only expected back towards the end of February. Brighton’s list is even longer: Webster’s knee problem keeps him out until around April, Baleba is nursing a knock, Wieffer has a toe issue, and Tzimas is recovering from a serious knee injury, with Ayari also a doubt after a shoulder problem. These absences have forced both managers to lean on squad depth and academy graduates, and over the last couple of months that has produced mixed results but also some unexpected standout performances. FotMob+1

All of this sets up a finely balanced contest, with Brentford’s recent resilience and home strength slightly outweighing Brighton’s technical quality but patchy confidence. The hosts’ ability to strike on transitions, as seen in those away wins, could be decisive against a Brighton side that sometimes leave space when building from the back. With both teams still carrying attacking threat despite injuries, a tight game with chances at both ends feels likely. Our view is that Brentford’s momentum and the Gtech crowd give them the edge, so we are leaning towards a narrow home victory with a correct score prediction of 2-1.

• Summary: Brentford is going head to head with Brighton & Hove Albion starting on 21 Feb 2026 at 15:00 UTC at Brentford Community Stadium stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Brentford Feedinco Rating: 6.80
• Brighton Feedinco Rating: 6.78