The Matchday 35 Premier League clash between Brentford and Manchester United will take place on May 4 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brentford
The Londoners are on a four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. They drew with Chelsea (0-0) and Arsenal (1-1), then defeated Brighton (4-2) and Nottingham Forest (2-0). All opponents were from the top half of the table, although Brentford remains in the bottom half. The club has only a mathematical chance of reaching the European competition spots, trailing by 8 points.
- The club has suffered only two defeats in the last 10 league games (5 wins and 3 draws).
- No more than three goals were scored in 7 of Brentford's last 8 Premier League matches.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 9 home Premier League matches (3 draws and 5 losses).
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.
Manchester United
Despite their success in the Europa League, things are not as optimistic for the Red Devils in the Premier League: they have gone five matches without a win, drawing twice and losing three times. During this period, the team has scored only two goals. Ruben Amorim's side is in 14th place and will not leave the bottom half of the table. Notably, the club has scored only 39 goals this season, with only four teams scoring less in the Premier League.
- The team has not won in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches (4 draws and 5 losses).
- No more than three goals were scored in 6 of Manchester United's last 7 league games.
- The club has not lost the second half in 7 of their last 8 away Premier League matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-3)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui – Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes – Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund.
Due to injuries, defenders Diogo Dalot, Aidan Heven, and Lisandro Martinez, as well as forward Joshua Zirkzee and goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, are unavailable.
Referee
Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 28 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 25%.
Brentford vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
It's unlikely that the Londoners will disrupt the top-7 standings. However, judging by their last match, where they managed to beat Nottingham Forest away, the team will strive to finish in the top half of the table. Brentford is only two points away from eighth place. Notably, the club's best finish was ninth, achieved in the 2022/23 season.
Manchester United is indifferent to their final league position. Since February, the club has played 11 Premier League matches, winning only against Ipswich and Leicester, both of whom were relegated to the Championship. The Red Devils are focused on their Europa League return leg against Athletic. Having defeated the Basques 3-0 away, it's crucial not to falter in the European fixture. I expect Ruben Amorim to rest his key players in the upcoming league match, prioritizing Europa League success over a relatively inconsequential league game.
My prediction – Brentford to win
