Chris Sutton makes bold Brighton prediction ahead of their weekend clash against Brentford

The former Blackburn and Norwich striker made the prediction as part of his weekly top flight predictions for the BBC Sport website .

Sutton picks scores for every top-flight game this season against a variety of guests – going up against Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds for this week’s set of fixtures.

When asked about Brighton’s trip to Brentford, Sutton predicted that Roberto De Zerbi’s side would edge out a 2-1 victory at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Sutton said: “After a bright start to the season, Brentford are on a bit of a poor run. They were absolutely walloped by Newcastle last week.

“It is hard to know exactly what to expect from Brighton so soon after Roberto di Zerbi has taken charge, but they always pose a threat - and I think they will edge this one.”

Broudie, who wrote the iconic Three Lions with Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, is going for the opposite result, predicting that De Zerbi’s search for a first victory as Albion manager will have to wait for at least another week.

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Broudie said: “Di Zerbi has come in and done quite well in his first couple of games but I've seen it before where you tend to get this little dip after that, while the players stop doing what they did for the old boss and learn what the new manager wants them to do.

"Just for that reason I am going for Brentford 2-1.”