As Premier League action picks up following the international break, the focus shifts to Griffin Park where Brentford is set to take on Manchester United. Both teams have important reasons to secure points, setting the stage for an exciting match.
Brentford, currently in 15th place, is fighting to avoid relegation, while Manchester United, sitting in 6th place, is aiming for a top-four finish. Injuries have affected both teams, and recent form has been mixed, adding to the anticipation of what promises to be a dramatic and intense encounter with unpredictable twists.
Team News
Brentford is facing a challenging situation with key defensive players like Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey sidelined due to injuries, and uncertainty surrounding Ethan Pinnock's return. Sergio Reguilon's suspension only adds to their defensive woes, leaving them vulnerable at the back.
In contrast, Manchester United also has injury concerns but has a deeper squad to rely on. Even without some key players like Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and others, the Red Devils are looking to utilize their resources effectively as they aim for a crucial victory on the road.
Team Form
Brentford form: Loss, loss, Draw, Loss, Loss
Man Utd Form: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Win
Prediction and Insights
💰In the last five meetings between Brentford and Manchester United, Manchester United has emerged victorious in four matches, while Brentford has only won one. There have been no draws in any of their encounters.
💰On average, previous matches between Brentford and Manchester United have seen a total of 3 goals scored.
💰This season in the Premier League, Brentford have averaged 1.14 Points Per Game at home matches, while Manchester United have achieved an impressive 1.57 Points Per Game in their away games.
💰In their recent matches, Manchester United has performed well by securing 9 points in their last 5 games, whether playing at home or away. This averages out to 1.8 points per game. Notably, in 4 of these games, both teams have scored, making for an exciting watch. Manchester United has also found the back of the net 8 times in their last 5 fixtures.
💰In their last 5 games, Brentford has only earned 1 point, averaging 0.2 points per game. Interestingly, both teams scoring has occurred in 4 of these matches. Brentford has managed to find the net 6 times in their last 5 fixtures.
