In a highly anticipated Premier League showdown, Brentford takes on Fulham in a match filled with excitement and anticipation.
Brentford secured a 3-0 victory over Fulham earlier this season in a West London Derby at Craven Cottage.
Match Preview
Brentford will continue playing Premier League football next season. However, this season hasn’t been smooth sailing for Thomas Frank and his team.
The Bees are only 10 points clear of the bottom three with three matches remaining. Nevertheless, the reduced pressure could enable them to play more freely this weekend.
Fulham currently sits 13th in the league, eight points ahead of Brentford. However, they haven’t been in good form heading into matchday 36.
Marco Silva’s side has won just one of their last six matches, settling for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace last week.
Meanwhile, Brentford suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park, ending their five-match unbeaten run.
Out of Brentford’s 35 points this season, 21 have been earned at home. Their defense conceded 30 goals at the GTech Stadium while scoring 27 goals in 17 home matches.
Fulham has managed to gather only 14 out of their 43 points on the road this season. They have a -15 goal difference away from home, scoring 20 goals and conceding 35.
Fulham did secure a victory in their last away game, winning 2-0 against West Ham.
Head-to-Head:
Brentford emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline in the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage, with goals from Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo.
The last five matches between these teams have seen over 2.5 goals. Moreover, three out of the last four matches saw both teams scoring.
Team News & Updates:
Wissa leads Brentford in goals with 10 this season, scoring three goals in his last four appearances. Mbeumo has scored eight goals, including two against Fulham in the reverse fixture.
Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz leads their scoring charts with nine goals, with his latest goal coming in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
Midfielder Joao Palhinha leads the Premier League in yellow cards with 13. Meanwhile, Brentford has accumulated the fifth-most yellow cards as a team.
Prediction & Analysis:
With Brentford’s strong home record and Fulham’s struggles away from Craven Cottage, our prediction leans towards another victory for Brentford.
Considering the pressure of relegation is off their shoulders, we anticipate a confident performance from Thomas Frank’s side.
Our score prediction favors Brentford to secure a 2-0 win, building on their previous success against Fulham.
- Brentford 2-0 Fulham
