Brentford vs Fulham Preview
The Premier League encounter of Brentford vs Fulham promises to be an evenly fought clash between the two London-bound sides. At this stage of the season, every club wants to take maximum points out of their remaining fixtures to finish as high as possible in the league’s table. The weekend fixture provides both teams the opportunity to do so.
Brentford currently sits at the 16th spot in the 2023-2024 Premier League table with 35 points to their name in 35 matches played by them so far. The Bees are mathematically safe from any relegation worries. On the other hand, Fulham currently holds the 13th spot in the league table with 43 points to their tally. A good end to the season can further propel them to a higher place in the table.
Brentford vs Fulham team news
Brentford
Defenders Ben Mee, and Rico Henry are still recovering from their respective injuries for the hosts. Also, in the midfield and forward department, Aaron Hickey, and Neal Maupay are set to be sidelined for Brentford from their match against Fulham due to injury woes.
Fulham
No major injury worries have been reported so far for the visitors ahead of the Brentford vs Fulham fixture this weekend. The Marco Silva side has options available in pretty much all the areas of the pitch leading up to their visit to the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Fulham predicted lineups
Brentford
Despite a few injuries here and there, the Bees have hit a decent run of form in the season’s closing stages. Thomas Frank would be looking to field his strongest possible eleven against Fulham on the day.
Predicted XI: M Flekken (GK), S Reguilon, E Pinnock, N Collins, K Ajer, V Janelt, C Norgaard, M Jensen, Y Wissa, B Mbeumo, and I Toney
Fulham
Fulham has no shortage of bench strength at this point of the season. With players like Raul Jiminez, and Adama Traore still waiting to get a full-fledged run in the team, Marco Silva would be eyeing all three points against the Bees.
Predicted XI: B Leno (GK), T Castagne, I Diop, C Ughelumba, A Robinson, J Palhinha, H Reed, A Iwobi, A Periera, B Reid, and R Muniz
Brentford vs Fulham head-to-head
Last 5 Matches:
- Fulham 0-3 Brentford | Premier League | August 19, 2023
- Fulham 3-2 Brentford | Club Friendly | July 24, 2023
- Brentford 3-2 Fulham | Premier League | March 07, 2023
- Fulham 3-2 Brentford | Premier League | August 20, 2022
- Brentford 3-0 Fulham | League Cup | October 01, 2020
Brentford vs Fulham prediction
The two London-based sides are quite closely matched on paper in terms of their strength and weaknesses. One expects the match to be a tightly fought contest that might result in the points being shared between both teams.
Predicted score: Brentford 2-2 Fulham
Brentford vs Fulham betting tips and odds
Betting Tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.68
- Goals under 2.5 – 2.38
- Both teams to score – Yes
Odds
- Brentford to win: 2.17
- Draw: 3.94
- Fulham to win: 3.41
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
Brentford vs Fulham timing and telecast
- Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England
- Timing: 02:00 PM GMT, Saturday, May 04, 2024
- India: Disney+ Hotstar (Subscription)
- UK: Not on TV; on BBC Sports and Sky Sports (can be followed online)
- US: Peacock Premium (Live stream)