Game Preview Manchester united face brentford at the Old trafford as they seek to turn round a bad start to the mascot. United last won a game in the last five games, and they are now atposition thirteen in the Premier League. However, the befitting part for Brentford has been showed some attack prowess, especially from the recent match they played against wolves that gave 5-3. This is good preparation for a tense but perhaps far from low-scoring match.
Key Stats & Insights
Manchester United have only scored 5 goals this season while Brentford has 13 reinforcing an obvious difference in attacking prowess. Currently Brentford has scored more goals than United, but on the flip side they have also conceded double the number of goals United has. Brentford like to get an early goal and that means they will be putting pressure on the United defense from the start, particularly with their current injury concerns.
Team Form and Performance
- Manchester United: Manchester United are in a poor run of form; they have only won two of their last nine fixtures. This team levels 1.0 goals per game, far from expectation, and the defensive structure is also not as good as previous seasons.
- Brentford: The Bees is the team that uses mostly the attacks, and has the middle attacking rate per match equals to 1.7. Nevertheless, their defensive strength has been appalling s they have been averaging 1.8 goals per game, which should spur United on.
Head-to-Head Records In their last six encounters, United has come out on the right side of the line with four victories to their name. But in their last fixture they played out a 1-1 draw and as both the teams have their problems in different fields the match will be a close one.
Player fitness and retainability
- Manchester United: The Premier League is a difficult trophy to win and Ten Hag has some major obstacle in front of him now including several injured players including Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof. Rasmus Højlund is also a doubt and the main attacking outlet for this Denmark side, which means more is going to be expected from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.
- Brentford: Even still, Brentford still has Bryan Mbeumo as their leading man with the player scoring five goals in his last five games. However, their main engine in the middle of the park, Christian Nørgaard, who has muscular issues, might not make it to the game.
Predicted Lineups
- Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana, Lindelof, Evans, Martínez, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Kane, Garnacho, Højlund (fit).
- Brentford (4-2-3-1): Substitutes : Flekken, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Janelt, Mbeumo, Nørgaard (-if available), Damsgaard, Schade.
Market Analysis (Odds)
United are marginally clear favourites at 1/7 to win, though have been in poor recent form. Brent are at 4.5 hence are considered to be an outsider, but they have some chances, especially given the attacking talent in their squad. A draw can be bought at 4.0 and BTTS is one of the most offered markets as both teams defend well nowadays.
Key Message & Opinion Manchester United has been facing a lot of injury problems and they have been on a poor run, that will however not be the case, they stand a chance of winning 2-1. The heat continues to be on Erik ten Hag, and this match might well decide his fate. There is every chance for Brentford to start strongly and, given United’s unrest at the back, it could lead to a tricky encounter. Nevertheless, United must consider them a marginal favorite on the basis of quality in central midfield and attack while the match must also be considered a rather close to the wire.
Predictions
- Correct Score: Manchester United managed a 2-1 win but the score was indicative of a team that needs a result badly but one that continues to toil.
- Betting Tip: I prefer Brentford at +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at +102 because of its scoring prowess and United’s porous backline.
- Value Bet: Another prediction is Both Teams to Score (BTTS) since Brentford has been scoring a lot of goals and United has been leaking goals.