Brentford vs Brighton prediction 21.02.2026 | English Premier League

Brentford come into this match off the back of a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, where they showed resilience, particularly in pressing high and finishing chances in clinical nature. Their league form has been mixed though, with Brentford winning twice, losing two times and drawing once in the last five league outings. Despite recent struggles to sustain momentum, the Bees are still in the race to qualify for one of the European places for next season. 

The Bees have shown attacking depth, led by Thiago’s 17-goal haul, which places him among the Premier League’s elite scorers. That said, availability has been a talking point; forward Yoane Wissa has been training but remains unavailable, and other squad fitness concerns persist.

Brighton’s recent results have been less encouraging: they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, reducing their confidence even more and emphasizing their struggle for victories in recent weeks. Brighton’s recent league form has been downgrading at a rapid rate - with no wins in the last six league games, they are one of the worst teams in the division at the moment.

Injury updates suggest some squad depth issues: midfielder Stefanos Tzimas is out for the season with a knee injury, and other players like Adam Webster are long-term absentees, which could impact tactical flexibility. Brighton have nevertheless scored consistently through players like Danny Welbeck, but their recent defensive lapses and failure to secure wins could be decisive here.