Match Overview: Fulham vs Brentford
Fulham will square off against rival Brentford at Craven Cottage this Monday in an exciting Premier League matchup.
To see our full prediction for Fulham vs. Brentford, keep scrolling for the best betting odds.
Fulham’s Current Form
Fulham comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Everton, where they failed to secure a win. In that match, Fulham held 60% possession and attempted 14 shots, with only 3 hitting the target. Alex Iwobi scored for Fulham in the 61st minute, but Everton equalized with a late goal from Beto in the 94th minute.
Defensively, Fulham has struggled lately, having conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, totaling 9 goals against. Whether this trend will persist in the upcoming match remains uncertain. Fulham has also not won against Brentford in their last 3 encounters.
Brentford’s Recent Performance
Brentford played to a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday in their last fixture in the EFL Cup. They dominated possession with 70% and had 12 shots on target, with 5 of them finding the net. Kevin Schade scored for Brentford in the 11th minute, while Sheffield Wednesday equalized through Djeidi Gassama in the 57th minute. Brentford advanced after winning the penalty shootout.
Defensively, Brentford has shown inconsistency, conceding goals in each of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 13 goals. They have not won an away match in their last 4 league games.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Analyzing their previous encounters since August 4, 2020, Fulham has won 2 matches, Brentford has won 3, and there has been 1 draw. A total of 19 goals have been scored in these meetings, with Fulham netting 7 and Brentford scoring 12, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
The most recent match between these two teams took place on May 4, 2024, ending in a 0-0 draw. In that game, Brentford had 55% possession and recorded 7 shots, while Fulham made 15 attempts, with 3 on target.
Team News: Fulham
For this matchup, Fulham will be without Saša Lukić and Timothy Castagne due to injury. Manager Marco Silva is expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, likely featuring Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Andreas Pereira, Sander Berge, Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, and Raul Jimenez.
Team News: Brentford
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has a few injury concerns, with Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva, and Aaron Hickey all missing out on this match. It is anticipated that Brentford will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which could include Mark Flekken, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, MR Rasmussen, Vitaly Janelt, Christian Nørgaard, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo, Keane Lewis-Potter, and Yoane Wissa.
Match Prediction
We believe Brentford has the capability to challenge Fulham, but it appears they may struggle to secure a win. Our prediction is a narrow 2-1 victory for Fulham, indicating a tightly contested match with limited scoring opportunities.
Current Odds
In the win-draw-win market, Fulham is available at odds of 2.02, a draw is priced at 3.78, and Brentford’s victory can be backed at 3.4. These are the most competitive odds currently available for this match.
Fulham vs Brentford Predictions Tips November 04, 2024
