Crystal Palace vs Brentford Preview
- Competition: Premier League.
- Date: Sunday, January 26.
- Time: 2:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford will take place at Selhurst Park in the middle kick-off slot in the Premier League on January 26 in-game week 22 in the competition.
The Eagles will enter this game in 12th place with 27 points from 22 matches so far. They have been in great form of late as they are unbeaten in their last six matches across competitions, which includes four wins and a draw in their last five. In this run, Crystal Palace have scored eight and conceded just two, keeping three clean sheets in the process. Their last match was a 2-0 win away at West Ham and they will look to prolong their unbeaten run.
The Bees, on the other hand, are just a point above in 11th place with 28 points from 22 games. However, their recent form has been forgettable as they have recorded just one win in their last five across competitions. Three defeats and one draw have made up the other results as they continue to struggle. They have scored eight and conceded eight, keeping one clean sheet in the process. They fell to a late 2-0 defeat against Liverpool in their last one and will look to avoid that.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out from both camps.
Crystal Palace Team News
Manager Oliver Glasner fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they ran out 2-0 winners, with Mateta netting a brace. The defenders and midfielders also had great games, and there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.
However, they will be without three players for their next match. Adam Wharton (groin), Jefferson Lerma (illness) and Matheus Franca (broken rib) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Brentford Team News
Manager Thomas Frank fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they lost to league-leaders Liverpool. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken and their attackers played well, and there were no new injuries or suspensions. However, they will be without six players for the next one.
Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Ethan Pinnock (knock), Gustavo Gomes (back), Thiago Rodrigues (virus), Joshua Dasilva (unknown) and Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer (ankle) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson.
Defenders: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi (C).
Midfielders: Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell.
Forwards: Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Brentford Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken.
Defenders: Mads Roerslev, Nathan Collins, Seppe van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter.
Midfielders: Christian Norgaard (C), Vitaly Janelt, Mikkel Damsgaard.
Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Yoane Wissa.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have met very often in the last half-decade or so, but there has been little to separate these two teams when they meet. Brentford have won one of the last five, Crystal Palace have won one, and there have been three draws as well.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 18/08/24 | Brentford 2-1 Palace | Premier League |
| 30/12/23 | Palace 3-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 26/08/23 | Brentford 1-1 Palace | Premier League |
| 18/02/23 | Brentford 1-1 Palace | Premier League |
| 31/08/22 | Palace 1-1 Brentford | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Mateta has been his team’s leading goal contributor in the Premier League this season with eight goals and one assist. His goals have come from a respectable 7.79 xG, and his assist has come from 1.21 xA, meaning he can perform with more efficiency in both metrics. He has scored four goals in his last five matches and also attempted five shots on target from 10 attempts.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Mbeumo has been his team’s chief goal contributor this season, producing 13 goals and three assists for Brentford so far. His goals have come from just 6.80 xG, meaning his scoring run is not very sustainable, while his assists have come from 5.12 xA, meaning he will have to be way more efficient.
He has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last five games, and also completed four take-ons from 10 attempts.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford Prediction
Going by recent form, Palace will have the edge for the next one as they have looked solid. Brentford have shown a tendency to concede goals and will find it tough to come away with more than a point from Selhurst Park. This could be a score draw.
Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-2 Brentford.
Where to Watch Crystal Palace vs Brentford Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports. |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports. |
| Spain | DAZN |
| India | Star Sports, Hotstar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Crystal Palace vs Brentford?
A. Crystal Palace will host Brentford on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Crystal Palace vs Brentford for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Crystal Palace vs Brentford?
A. Crystal Palace 2-2 Brentford.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Crystal Palace vs Brentford?
A. Crystal Palace have won one, Brentford have won one, and there have been three draws in the last five meetings.