The Matchday 37 Premier League clash between Brentford and Fulham will take place on May 18 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Fulham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brentford
The London club has lost all chances of qualifying for European competitions. The team is in eighth place, trailing the top 7 by seven points with two rounds remaining. It's worth noting that Thomas Frank's side fought hard to secure at least a spot in the UEFA Conference League. Brentford's current unbeaten streak in the Premier League stands at six matches (4 wins and 2 draws). Interestingly, the team has won four consecutive league matches, a feat not achieved in England's top division since 1939.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Brentford's last 10 Premier League games.
- Brentford has failed to win 8 of their last 10 home league matches (3 draws and 5 losses).
- The team has conceded in 18 of their last 19 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Mark Flekken – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter, Sepp van den Berg – Christian Norgaard, Yehor Yarmoliuk – Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo – Yoane Wissa.
Fulham
Marco Silva's side is in 11th place in the standings, four points behind Brentford. This season, the team can be considered the most inconsistent in the Premier League, as they have not drawn any of their last 16 league matches, alternating between wins (7) and losses (9). In their last two outings, Fulham suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Aston Villa, followed by an unexpected 1-3 home loss to Everton.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Fulham's last 10 league matches.
- Fulham has scored only two first-half goals in their last 10 away Premier League matches.
- In their last 10 away Premier League games, the club suffered only one second-half defeat (6 wins and 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Fulham (3-5-2)
Bernd Leno – Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Andreas Pereira, Sander Berge, Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson, Ryan Sessegnon – Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez.
Referee
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Matches – 15 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Brentford vs. Fulham
Marco Silva's side has repeatedly excelled against higher-ranked teams but has also faltered against clubs fighting for survival in the league. Fulham has already given up the fight, as evident in their recent performances – four defeats in the last five rounds, with their only victory coming against Southampton, who are at the bottom of the table.
Brentford's current form is evidently better. The club is unbeaten in six consecutive league matches. Moreover, Thomas Frank's side is playing at home, where they have collected seven points in their last three matches: a draw with Chelsea, and victories over Brighton and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Fulham has lost 4 of their last 5 Premier League away games. Therefore, my prediction is a Brentford win.
