Brentford FC vs. Southampton FC 5/7/22 - Premier League Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/06/2022 at 12:58 PM ET

Brentford FC vs. Southampton FC 5/7/22 - Premier League Picks & Predictions

Brentford hosts Southampton on Saturday in an English Premier League fixture. Brentford is 14th in the top-flight English league table at 11-7-17 on 40 points with a goal difference of -11. Brentford was defeated by Manchester United 3-0 in its most recent EPL fixture last Sunday and has been held scoreless in each of its last two matches in league play.

Bradford has three wins, one draw and one loss in its most recent five matches in the English Premier League and over that span has scored eight goals and conceded seven. Brentford has not scored in the last two matches. Ivan Toney is the leading goal scorer for Brentford with 12 and Bryan Mbeumo is the leader in assists with seven.

Southampton is 15th in the top-flight English league table at 9-13-13 on 40 points with a goal difference of -17. Southampton has an outside risk of being caught by Everton and falling into the drop zone as they are only eight points clear. Southampton was beaten by Crystal Palace 2-1 last time out and the Saints are winless in each of their last three matches in EPL play.

Southampton has one win, one draw and three losses in its most recent five matches in the English Premier League and over that span has scored four goals and conceded 12. Southampton has been held scoreless in two of its last five matches. James Ward-Prowse is the leading goal scorer for Southampton with nine, while Mason Redman and Ward-Prowse are the leaders in assists with five apiece.

Southampton was the winner in the reverse match in January 4-0 but the two have each won two of the last five head to head with one draw.  Southampton is in desperate need of victory in order to secure its place in the EPL next season, while Brentford has played very well in its first ever campaign in the top flight. Brentford will take all three points at home with its strong attack against Southampton. Final Score Prediction, Brentford wins 2-0.

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